Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Health
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic, New Mexico
On Health, the 90 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 22% of the way toward the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 4 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
90 measures · 12 sponsored · 78 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 22% of the way toward the typical Republican.
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 −0.19
- Democratic caucus median −0.24, from 46 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.01, from 42 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
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,…
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HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior…
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Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Voted Yea
A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
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.
2 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HCBS Access Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Stroke Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HCBS Relief Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)
BABIES Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2576-2577)
Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Honor Our Living Donors Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tech to Save Moms Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cosponsored
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
FAIR Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ASAP Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Show the other 73 cosponsored measures
Pathways to Health Careers Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
MediKids Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2309-2310)
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Drug Deal Disclosure Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1745; text: CR S1744)
Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ABC Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
SAFE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TREATS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6330-6333)
A resolution recognizing the important work of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4829)
Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
EACH Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ASSIST Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Keeping Obstetrics Local Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
MORE Savings Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
State Public Option Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ENROLL Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
SMART Prices Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Latest action, : Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
Medicare for All Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S820-821)
Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Lower Drug Costs for Families Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1839; text: CR S1838)
Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Right to Contraception Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FDA Modernization Act 3.0
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)