Jeff Merkley criticized Trump's war on Iran and noted the absences of Bill Cassidy and Mitch McConnell from the vote.

The entities involved

• Jeff Merkley →

  American politician (born 1956)

  • A bill aimed at boosting economic opportunity involves representatives Andrea Salinas and Jeff Merkley.Sat 21:21
  • New legislation restricting corporate healthcare decisions was supported by Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.Thu 17:34
• Bill Cassidy →

  American physician and politician (born 1957)

  • Bombing activity has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war with Iran.Mon 15:07
  • Bill Cassidy criticized a proposed deal regarding Iran's future.Mon 06:46
• Mitch McConnell →

  American politician and lawyer (born 1942)

  • Mitch McConnell chairs the Appropriations subcommittee and serves as a leader in the Senate, representing his home state of Kentucky.Mon 01:01
  • The Senate considered a measure on June 23, 2026, regarding the limitation of President Trump's war powers concerning Iran.Thu 20:52

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• Mitch McConnell discussed Iran as part of national security concerns.Jul 7
• Donald Trump and Bill Cassidy launched military action against Iran and voted in favor of a war powers resolution.Jun 17
• Jimmy Kimmel mentioned Mitch McConnell's uncertain status while mocking Donald Trump's lack of accomplishments, amidst the Trump administration's involvement in the war with Iran.Sep 9
• The Senate has been involved in actions regarding Iran, including voting on war powers resolutions and briefings involving Bill Cassidy and the President.Jun 25