U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led effort to sanction the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.

Senate Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court on Tuesday after Republicans rejected changes addressing their concerns. Why it matters: The vote is a show of unity from Senate Democrats and is their first concrete action since President Trump's inauguration to thwart the GOP agenda.

The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza.

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American businesses. Republicans failed to get the 60 votes needed to move the bill forward,