Opposition to a massive military sale to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern allies from the United States picked up more steam Tuesday, when a Republican House member joined leading Democrats to block the deal in proposed legislation.

Reps. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.), Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) and Mike Ferguson (R-N.J.) gathered with members of the Democratic leadership as well as House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) at a Tuesday press conference to condemn the deal.

“Fundamentally, they have not been an ally of the United States,” said Weiner, referring to Saudi Arabia.

Weiner and others are hoping to attract more support for their position by reaching across the aisle.

“There is significant Republican concern,” said Ferguson, the lone GOP member of the group. The New Jersey Republican said that he has had several conversations with members from his own party, who are concerned but holding back for now.

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