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The House's Democratic leadership split over the issue in what was largely seen as a test vote ahead of the US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
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Even a single Republican "no" vote would block Mr. Blanche's nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
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Democrats' Israel divide in the spotlight after failed push to cut aid USA TodayOver 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party CNNHouse defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it The GuardianHouse Democratic leaders face rare divide over vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel AxiosKatherine Clark, No. 2 House Democrat, backs cutting Israel aid
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Republicans should have the decency, patriotism and self-respect to vote against Mr. Blanche.
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The House approved a bill that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states. California and other states could opt out if the measure becomes law.
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