Republican Ballroom Funding Bill “Doesn’t do a Damn Thing” to Help Families – Merkley
Senator Merkley torches the Republican focus on weaponizing reconciliation to fund Trump’s ballroom as families are struggling to pay for groceries, rent, and gas during a press conference on May 12, 2026.
Put Families Ahead of Predatory Payday Lenders – Merkley Calls for Commonsense Guardrails
Senator Jeff Merkley brought a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to the Senate floor to undo the Trump Administration’s industry giveaway to predatory payday lenders and restore critical consumer protections.
Merkley Forces Vote to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley forced a War Powers Resolution vote to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on May 13, 2026.
Merkley: Advise and Consent se ha convertido en Block and Destroy
El Senador Merkley habló en la sala el 13 de noviembre de 2013 sobre la necesidad de cambiar las reglas para permitir votos a favor o en contra de los nominados.
Merkley: It’s Time to Change the Senate Rules
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor on the need to change the Senate rules.
Merkley: It’s Time to Pass ENDA
Senator Jeff Merkley, the lead sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, gave a floor speech on why we need to pass the bill.
Merkley: Washington Must Focus on Manufacturing
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley says its time for Washington to focus on manufacturing and help to create living wage jobs.
Merkley: House Republicans — Stop Playing Political Games
Senator Jeff Merkley gave a floor speech on 9-30-13 on the damage a government shutdown would inflict on working class families.
A quick message from Jeff Merkley on DOMA
Senator Merkley gives a quick message on the Supreme Court decision overturning DOMA.
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