Serious alarm was voiced after Squad managed to delay funds' approval; but a hurriedly arranged 420-9 vote to okay the aid 2 days later merely proved bipartisan backing is ironclad

Progressive lawmaker says Jerusalem does not deserve more money on top of what it already receives, pans House leadership for creating 'tinderbox of vitriol, disingenuous framing'

Progressive congresswoman who pushed to have $1 billion removed from separate spending bill changes her vote at last minute from 'no' to 'present'

AIPAC says the 420-9 vote 'repudiates efforts by those in Congress who are pursuing a dangerous agenda to undermine the US-Israel relationship'

8 progressive Democrats, 1 Republican vote against $1 billion for Israeli missile defense system, 2 Dems vote 'present'; legislation will come before Senate next; PM lauds approval

After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says 'commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel is ironclad'

$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives' ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later