The House of Representatives passed the Iran sanctions bill by a 408-8 vote. Who are the eight? Well, there is an interesting overlap with J Street’s favorite lawmakers. Tammy Baldwin, Earl Blumenauer, and John Conyers all voted no, and all were endorsed by J Street. Rep. Brian Baird, who also voted no, was one of the 54 signatories on the break-the-blockade letter inspired by J Street and part of its entourage to Gaza. Rep. Pete Stark was also a no vote and a signatory on the Gaza letter. (The others were dependable Israel-bashers — Reps. Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich, and Jeff Flake.)

It’s been apparent for some time now, but the sanctions vote makes it quite obvious: the best guide to determine whether a lawmaker is reflexively anti-Israel is whether he or she runs with the J Street crowd. J Street’s 2010 endorsement list is here. Take a look. Those who’ve gotten the J Street stamp of approval have a lot to explain.