Is Angus S., Jr. King pro-Israel or pro-Palestine?

Based on scored roll-call votes, sponsorships, and cosponsorships, Angus S., Jr. King's record leans pro-Israel: 14 pro-Israel points vs 12 pro-Palestine points (net +2). King has also received $45,960 in pro-Israel PAC, donor, and bundled money. Weighted scoring: sponsoring a scored bill = 3 points, cosponsoring = 2, a roll-call vote = 1 — see the methodology.

Angus King's Full Israel/Palestine Voting Record

Senator King, Angus S., Jr., Independent of Maine. Explore Angus King's full Israel/Palestine voting record: congressional votes, public statements, bill sponsorships, and a clear picture of where they sta…

Israel/Palestine weighted score: pro-Palestine -1 (11 pro-Israel points, 12 pro-Palestine points).

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Cosponsored bills (9)

SRES 224: A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza. (pro-Palestine)
SRES 417: A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism. (pro-Israel)
SRES 526: A resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue on January 15, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas, expressing gratitude that no innocent lives were lost, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack. (neutral)
S 2667: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 (pro-Palestine)
S 720: Israel Anti-Boycott Act (pro-Israel)
S 198: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (pro-Israel)
S 4091: Countering Antisemitism Act (pro-Israel)
SCONRES 47: A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses. (neutral)
SRES 288: A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. (neutral)

Roll-call votes (33)

SJRES 138: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Yea
SJRES 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Yea
HR 2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, voted Yea
HR 7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, voted Yea
S 1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, voted Yea
HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, voted Yea
S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, voted Yea
S 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, voted Yea
S 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, voted Yea
HR 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, voted Yea
SRES 417: A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism., voted Yea
SJRES 33: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
SJRES 34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Yea
SJRES 41: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel., voted Yea
SJRES 111: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Yea
SJRES 113: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Yea
SJRES 115: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel., voted Yea
HR 5009: Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, voted Yea
HR 2882: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, voted Yea
S 2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, voted Yea
HR 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes., voted Yea
HR 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, voted Yea
HR 6126: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, voted Yea
HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, voted Yea
HR 1735: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, voted Yea
S 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, voted Yea
S 2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, voted Yea
HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, voted Yea
HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019, voted Yea
S 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, voted Yea
HR 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, voted Yea
HJRES 31: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, voted Yea
S 1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019, voted Yea