Representative Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the oversight committee, also backed the measure and strongly criticized Israeli leadership.
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"Netanyahu, like Donald Trump, is a corrupt authoritarian who should face criminal courts–not receive billions more for weapons," Garcia said.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar urged his colleagues to support the aid reduction in a letter sent before the vote.
"The American people are crying out for an end to US tax dollars subsidizing Israel’s military," Casar said.
Former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, historically a staunch supporter of Israel, also broke ranks to vote in favor.
She called the amendment an "unfortunate choice" but emphasized that voting yes was necessary to signal dissatisfaction with the current conflict.
"The United States must be a force for security and stability.
The American people are rightly demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war, and the Netanyahu government cannot maintain its current course.
Therefore, while this amendment is ill-conceived, I vote yes for the message that it sends," Pelosi said.
Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of the liberal pro-Israel group J Street, described the vote as a "political stunt" but noted that the substantial Democratic support represents a "turning point."
He said the vote signals a permanent change in how the Democratic party approaches foreign policy toward Israel.
"Today’s vote reflects the emerging consensus in the party – the debate will no longer be about whether US policy should change, but rather how it must change," Ben-Ami said.
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The legislative rebellion coincides with shifts in primary elections, where progressive candidates challenging traditional aid to Israel have unseated several incumbents in states like New York and Colorado.
