In a notable move, 14 House lawmakers, including far-left New York Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, voted against a resolution condemning Iran's recent drone and missile attack on Israel. The resolution passed overwhelmingly in a 404-14 vote on Thursday, with all but one of the "nays" coming from Democrats.

The Democrats who opposed the resolution alongside Ocasio-Cortez and Bowman were Cori Bush of Missouri, Greg Casar of Texas, Jonathan Jackson of Illinois, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Hank Johnson of Georgia, Barbara Lee of California, Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Delia Ramirez of Illinois, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The lone Republican to vote against the resolution was Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

The passed resolution not only condemns Iran's attack but also reaffirms and supports Israel's right to self-defense. It stands firmly with Israel in its efforts to defend itself against the attack and seeks to restore deterrence against Iran and its proxies. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, including through security assistance and defense sales.

Iran launched 320 drones and missiles against Israel on Saturday in retaliation for a strike on an Iranian facility in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of two top Tehran generals. While the resolution gained overwhelming support, it is worth noting that all 13 Democrats who opposed it have previously criticized Israel over its war against Hamas, which was triggered by a terrorist attack on October 7 that claimed the lives of around 1,200 people, including 33 Americans.

Ocasio-Cortez, in particular, accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinians last month, while Bowman referred to Israel as an "apartheid" state in November and disputed reports of rape and child murder during the October 7 attack. On the other hand, Massie, known for his non-interventionist philosophy, has a history of voting against such resolutions, including one from November that affirmed Israel's right to exist. Notably, Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American member of Congress, voted "present" on the resolution.

The House is set to vote on four foreign aid packages over the weekend, one of which is a $26.38 billion assistance bill for Israel. The diverse views within Congress on matters regarding Israel and the ongoing conflict in the region continue to shape the discussions surrounding foreign aid and support for the nation. The Post has reached out to Massie's office for comment on his latest vote.

The resolution's passage serves as a testament to the strong bipartisan support for Israel's security and reiterates the United States' commitment to its ally amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.