Another example was the victory of Democrate Paul Simon over Republican Charles Percy, an Illinois senator who chaired the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Today there is near unanimous support on Capital Hill for funding Israel's national security needs.
Recent resolutions and letters such as those supporting Israel in the current conflict with the Palestinians pass with overwhelming majorities and endorsements, though the House usually musters up roughly 30 nays. PACs are organized for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates based on ideological, business, or labor interests. They were a popular political fundraising vehicle for the pro-Israel community in the 1980s. In many ways, PAC money is a symbolic show of appreciation to candidates, both Republicans and Democrats, who have been friends of Israel on the Hill. It's really just a point of access and endorsement from the community.