Few weeks ago, what exactly did Congress vote on about Israel?

Question

Something to do with helping Israel. Was it authorization for Bush to do like he did in Iraq? I never got the details.

Answer 1

Basically they voted supporting Israel and authorized sanctions. They did NOT authorize military action by the US which is a good thing and I only looked this up because I was wondering about that too. I mean geez hadnt they learned the first time not to give this madman, Bush, that kind of authority.

You can read it too at the source link below and here is part of it concerning the authorized action.

(10) urges the President of the United States to bring the full force of political, diplomatic, and economic sanctions available to the Government of the United States against the Governments of Syria and Iran;

Answer 2

Congress votes on all kinds of things all the time.

Here's a link to the Congressional Record. Look up Israel.

Answer 3

I think it was to increase funding to them. I'm not sure either.