Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

Government Operations and Politics

Andy Kim
Democratic, New Jersey

On Government Operations and Politics, the 48 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 12% of the way toward the typical Republican.

From votes

Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.

From bills backed

48 measures · 4 sponsored · 44 cosponsored

Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 12% of the way toward the typical Republican.

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Exact figures

Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.

From bills backed

  • Senator at −0.30
  • Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
  • Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators

Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.

A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.

Contested vote:
a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
Party break:
a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
Cosponsor:
a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
Typical senator:
the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.

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 Nay

    S. 5271 on Congress.gov

  2. ·On the Cloture Motion

    To require voters to provide photo identification.

    Voted Nay

    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 Nay

    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 Nay

    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 Yea

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  6. ·On the Cloture Motion

    To protect women and girls in athletics.

    Voted Nay

    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 Nay

    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 Nay

    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 Nay

    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 Yea

    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 Yea

    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 Nay

    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 Nay

    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.

3 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. 5167

    Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act

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

  2. Introduced

    S. 4985

    Language Access for All Act of 2026

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

  3. Introduced

    S. 4513

    Multigenerational Caregiving Data 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.

  4. Introduced

    S. 3410

    A bill to establish Federal agency technology and artificial intelligence talent teams to improve competitive service hiring practices, and for other purposes.

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

  5. Introduced

    S. 2785

    A Chance To Serve Act

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

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

Show the other 2 sponsored measures
  1. Introduced

    S. 2786

    Pipeline to Service Act

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

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

  2. Introduced

    S. 1768

    TALENTS Act

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

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S. 5491

    Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act

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

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 5576

    Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 5474

    Safe Access to the Polls Act

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

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 859

    A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 5183

    Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4372-4385; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4371-4372)

Show the other 39 cosponsored measures
  1. Cosponsored

    S. 4343

    No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act

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

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 5149

    A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

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

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 5075

    Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act

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

  4. Cosponsored

    S. 4791

    A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 4658

    Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act

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

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 78

    TRUE Accountability Act

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

  7. 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)

  8. Cosponsored

    S. 624

    Equal COLA Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

  9. Cosponsored

    S. 4369

    Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

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

  10. Cosponsored

    S. 4098

    Artificial Intelligence-Ready Data Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  11. Cosponsored

    S. 3991

    DISCLOSE Act of 2026

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

  12. Cosponsored

    S. 3425

    Ranked Choice Voting Act

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

  13. Cosponsored

    S. 3191

    Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

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

  14. Cosponsored

    S. 3210

    EXPERTS Act of 2025

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

  15. Cosponsored

    S. 3195

    Anti-Cash Grab Act

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

  16. Cosponsored

    S. 1120

    Unity through Service Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1837)

  17. Cosponsored

    S. 3141

    SAFE Act

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

  18. Cosponsored

    S. 3039

    True Shutdown Fairness Act

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

  19. Cosponsored

    S. 3043

    Military and Federal Employee Protection Act

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

  20. Cosponsored

    S. 2994

    Voter Purge Protection Act

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

  21. Cosponsored

    S. 2977

    FAST Justice Act

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

  22. Cosponsored

    S. 2963

    Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

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

  23. Cosponsored

    S. 2838

    Protecting Our Democracy Act

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

  24. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 78

    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

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

  25. Cosponsored

    S. 2820

    Same Day Registration Act

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

  26. Cosponsored

    S. 2822

    Register America to Vote Act of 2025

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

  27. Cosponsored

    S. 2588

    Sustaining Our Democracy Act

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

  28. Cosponsored

    S. 2589

    Expanding the VOTE Act

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

  29. Cosponsored

    S. 2515

    Ban Corporate PACs Act

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

  30. Cosponsored

    S. 2523

    John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)

  31. Cosponsored

    S. 2300

    A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.

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

  32. Cosponsored

    S. 2143

    Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act

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

  33. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 218

    A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)

  34. Cosponsored

    S. 1668

    End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.

  35. Cosponsored

    S. 1592

    Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

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

  36. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 43

    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

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

  37. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 80

    A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)

  38. Cosponsored

    S. 51

    Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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

  39. 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. 4709

    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. 4710

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  3. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 4712

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  4. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 4716

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  5. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 4694

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

Show the other 2 amendments
  1. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 4695

    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. 4706

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted