Senators joined a resolution invoking the War Powers Act, and Donald Trump criticized Bill Cassidy for missing the key vote.

The entities involved

• Rand Paul →

  United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011

  • Lawmakers, including Rand Paul and Mike Johnson, proposed a bipartisan panel to address entitlement issues and budget deficits.Mon 13:00
  • The Trump administration expanded immigration policy while Rand Paul's committee sought investigation findings related to the actions.Sat 04:32
• 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
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

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• Donald Trump and Bill Cassidy launched military action against Iran and voted in favor of a war powers resolution.Jun 17
• The Senate and House are considering a war powers resolution to constrain presidential power following Trump's actions.Jun 10
• Trump resumed bombing Iran and defied resolutions while the Senate and House continued legislative action on hostilities against Iran.Jul 17
• Trump demands the Senate take action on his priorities, but Senate leadership is refusing to move on his proposals.Jun 10
• Senator Bill Cassidy participated in hearings held by the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.Sun 12:37