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What survived the vote was not the legislation, but the fracture it illuminated. The debate sharpened a generational and ideological divide that has been widening for years. A rising movement—particularly among younger voters and progressive lawmakers—is demanding conditions on military aid, greater transparency, and a reassessment of what has often been described as “blank-check” support. They see American leverage as a tool that should be used to press for civilian protection and long-term political solutions.
