Bennie Thompson
Representative
$55K in lobby money
Bennie Thompson has received $55K from the pro-Israel lobby. On 5 key votes, Thompson voted with the lobby 60% of the time.
Took money from foreign interest groups.
H.Res.771
YeaStanding with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (Oct 2023). Passed 412-10.
Voted to affirm support for Israel and condemn Hamas
H.R.8034
NayIsrael Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — $26B in aid to Israel (Apr 2024). Passed 366-58.
Voted against $26 billion emergency aid package to Israel
H.R.8282
NayIllegitimate Court Counteraction Act — sanctions on ICC for seeking Netanyahu arrest warrant (Jun 2024). Passed 247-155.
Voted against sanctioning the ICC over Israeli arrest warrants
H.R.5009
YeaNational Defense Authorization Act FY2025 — $895B defense spending (Dec 2024). Passed 281-140.
Voted for $895 billion defense authorization including Israel aid provisions
H.Con.Res.38
YeaIran War Powers Resolution — to end unauthorized military operations in Iran (Mar 2026). Failed 212-219.
Voted to require congressional authorization for Iran military operations
Moderate alignment with pro-Israel lobby interests
Composite score based on lobby funding received, voting alignment on Israel-related legislation, and PAC relationship density.
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| # | Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro-Israel Lobby Total | Pro-Israel | $55K |
| 2 | Direct PAC Donations | Pro-Israel | $0 |
| 3 | CITYPAC | Pro-Israel | $0 |
| 4 | DVPAC | Pro-Israel | $0 |
| 5 | JAC | Pro-Israel | $0 |
| 6 | JSTREET | Pro-Israel | $0 |
| 7 | USI | Pro-Israel | $0 |
