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'Wow!' — Trump Celebrates Senate Iran Vote Flip After Ripping 'Not Going to Be Bullied' Bill Cassidy

Cassidy pushed back against Trump over Iran policy, then voted against the war powers measure after a briefing.

'Wow!' — Trump Celebrates Senate Iran Vote Flip After Ripping 'Not Going to Be Bullied' Bill Cassidy
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Jun 25, 2026
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After a tense exchange with Bill Cassidy over Iran policy, Donald Trump urged Republican senators to support his position. Cassidy voted against the war powers measure and Rand Paul voted present; Trump celebrated what he described as a changed Senate vote.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator whose vote and confrontation with Trump feature in the account

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who pressed Republican senators and celebrated the Senate vote

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

Senator thanked by Trump after the vote

Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator thanked by Trump after the vote

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senate majority whip credited with helping secure support for the administration’s strategy

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader credited with helping secure support for the administration’s strategy

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President thanked by Cassidy for an Iran briefing

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the measure

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East who briefed Cassidy

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Bill Cassidy Votes Against Advancing Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate blocked a later Iran war-powers resolution from advancing, and Cassidy voted against it after previously supporting a similar measure. Reports say he changed position after a White House briefing. Left-leaning outlets portray the reversal as capitulation to Trump’s pressure. Center outlets focus on the vote and Cassidy’s reversal after a briefing, often placing it amid his clash with Trump. Right-leaning outlets more often cast the rejection as a win for Trump, though some emphasize the pressure and vote change.

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