Sen. Markey Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval

Washington (April 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today voted in favor of the joint resolutions of disapproval introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Senator Markey delivered remarks condemning arms sales to Israel as Trump’s Iran war rages on. The resolutions were voted down 40-59 and 36-63. Below is an excerpt from his remarks as prepared.
“A vote to approve arms sales to Israel at this time would be seen as a message of approval for Trump and Netanyahu’s disastrous war against Iran. I will not send that message.
“Why would we send American military weapons that could prolong, escalate, or worsen this horrible situation in the Middle East? I say no more. The Senate should express its opposition to Trump and Netanyahu’s needless war in Iran and seek to stop it in any way it can.
“There is no military solution to this crisis. We must solve this at the negotiating table. We must stop these arms sales and end this war now.”
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