Democratic control in House could shift US policy on Israel arms sales and aid
What happened
Following November’s midterm elections, Democrats are expected to gain control of the House of Representatives. If they also capture the Senate, the impact on US-Israel relations could be unprecedented. Democratic control of both chambers of Congress would provide considerable leverage over US policy toward Israel.
From thejewishstar.com
Why it matters
Democratic control could allow lawmakers to delay arms deals at the committee level and influence annual US assistance to Israel, which requires congressional appropriations. Furthermore, they could introduce legislation to restrict weapons shipments or codify sanctions against settlers.
The political climate in the House is shaped by midterm elections and ongoing debates over continued arms sales to Israel.
From thejewishstar.com
Who's involved
- house of representativesThe legislative body whose control could shift US policy toward Israel.
- Donald TrumpThe current President of the United States, who could exercise a veto over congressional restrictions.
- senateThe upper legislative chamber, which must approve legislation and appropriations influenced by the House.
- Jamie RaskinA U.S. Representative whose party is expected to gain control of the House.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- senateSpeculative
The Senate could influence the supply of funding for US assistance to Israel by approving or blocking appropriations.
Keep exploring
The entities involved
-
house of representatives
general term for legislative bodies