Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Merkley: Cut Tax Giveaways, Not Important Programs for Working Families
In a Q and A session during the February 14 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Jeff Merkley said that if we want a balanced approach to deficit…
Senator Merkley Thanks CREDO on Filibuster Reform
Senator Merkley thanks the activists of CREDO for their help organizing on filibuster reform.
Merkley: Let’s fix the filibuster
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in support of fixing the rules of the Senate.
Merkley White Board: Its time to Reform the Senate with a Talking Filibuster
Senator Merkley takes to the white board to explain the talking filibuster and why we need to reform the Senate.
Senator Merkley Thanks Fix the Senate Now Coalition
Senator Merkley thanks supporters who are participating in a day of action to support filibuster reform.
Merkley on Maddow: It Is Time To End This War
Senator Merkley talks with Rachel Maddow about his bipartisan amendment to bring our troops home from Afghanistan.