House Passes Bill to Provide $1 Billion for Israel’s Iron Dome

Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system is activated to intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, above the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, on May 12, 2021. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images

The House of Representatives on Sept. 23 overwhelmingly passed a bill to provide $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome defensive system after some Democrats tried to abandon the funding.

The bill drew widespread support from both parties and passed 420–9. Eight Democrats voted against the legislation and two voted “present.” One Republican voted no.