Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

Government Operations and Politics

John Kennedy
Republican, Louisiana

Too few votes and bills on Government Operations and Politics to place John Kennedy: 13 votes cast and 13 measures counted, and a position needs 20 of either.

Votes cast
13
Measures counted
13
Amendments filed
3

Votes on this issue

  1. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

    Voted Yea

    S. 5271 on Congress.gov

  2. ·On the Cloture Motion

    To require voters to provide photo identification.

    Voted Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  3. ·On the Motion to Table

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  4. ·On the Motion to Table

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  5. ·On the Cloture Motion

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  6. ·On the Cloture Motion

    To protect women and girls in athletics.

    Voted Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  7. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  8. ·On the Joint Resolution

    A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

    Voted Yea

    H.J.Res. 142 on Congress.gov

  9. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

    Voted Yea

    H.J.Res. 142 on Congress.gov

  10. ·On the Joint Resolution

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…

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    Procedure Act".

    Voted Nay

    S.J.Res. 82 on Congress.gov

  11. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…

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    Procedure Act".

    Voted Nay

    S.J.Res. 82 on Congress.gov

  12. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea

    S. 3012 on Congress.gov

  13. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea

    S. 3012 on Congress.gov

Legislation on this issue

These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.

5 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.

Sponsored

  1. Introduced

    S. 3756

    Poverty Statistics Enhancement Act

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Introduced

    S. 3066

    Pay the People Act

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

  3. Introduced

    S. 1923

    CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  4. Introduced

    S. 368

    BLOCK Act

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  5. Introduced

    S. 102

    ROOMIE Act

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 849

    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".

    Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 4952

    Protecting American Taxpayers Act

    Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 4378

    Protecting American Taxpayers Act

    Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 739

    A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 3752

    SAVE America Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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  1. Cosponsored

    S. 3129

    Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 2953

    Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  3. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 387

    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 363

    A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5181; text: CR S5211)

  5. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 344

    A resolution observing the 20th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4830)

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 1064

    FOCA Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  7. Cosponsored

    S. 128

    SAVE Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

  8. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 19

    A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)

Amendments filed on this issue's bills

These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.

An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.

Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.

  1. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 4452

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  2. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 3933

    Amends S. 3012

    Shutdown Fairness Act

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  3. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 3932

    Amends S. 3012

    Shutdown Fairness Act

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted