The Senate on Wednesday rejected two resolutions from Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to block U.S. arms sales to Israel. In a sign of growing unease within the Democratic Party over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, a record number – more than half the caucus – backed the measures, mirroring other recent Democratic moves to challenge U.S. policy and press for greater accountability. But the 20 Democrats who voted against Sanders' resolutions underscored the still‑wide gap between elected officials and their voters.

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