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"This vote puts Iran on notice !": Trump hails Senate reversal on war powers measure

Donald Trump praised the Senate’s decision and said the vote put Iran “on notice.”

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Jun 25, 2026
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The Senate rejected an effort to advance an Iran war-powers resolution after Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy changed their positions. President Donald Trump praised the outcome, saying it put Iran “on notice.”

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R · President of the United States

President who praised the Senate vote

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who voted against advancing the Iran war-powers measure

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the Iran war-powers measure

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator thanked by Trump

Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator thanked by Trump

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who again voted in favor of the resolution

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader thanked by Trump

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who again voted in favor of the resolution

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who again opposed the resolution

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president thanked by Cassidy for a briefing on Iran

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who argued Congress should have a role in decisions about renewed military action

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Witkoff, Special envoy thanked by Cassidy for a briefing on Iran

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Trump Meets With Republican Senators Over Iran War-Powers Vote

Trump met with Senate Republicans and clashed with Bill Cassidy over Iran war powers. Cassidy and Rand Paul later changed their positions, and the Senate rejected a subsequent measure. Left-leaning outlets frame the vote changes as capitulation to Trump’s pressure and focus on his treatment of Cassidy. Center outlets emphasize a tense GOP dispute over Iran and congressional information, also noting Trump’s demands on housing and voting bills. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s push for action; some present the vote reversal as a win for him, while another faults Senate Republicans for delaying his voting bill.

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