Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
James Lankford
Republican, Oklahoma
On Government Operations and Politics, the 54 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Republican, 21% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
54 measures · 19 sponsored · 35 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Republican, 21% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
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 0.14
- 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
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Yea
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
Ballots by Election Day Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.
Latest action, : Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CIPZIP Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.
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A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain Oklahoma communities, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-59.
Became Public Law 119-59
Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Regulatory Accountability Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2865)
A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2571-2572)
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Improving Federal Financial Management Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SMART Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
TRUE Accountability Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
ACCESS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
STEP 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.
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.
Telework Reform Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored
TAG Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
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)
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Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
COST Act
Latest action, : Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SAVE America Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S4828)
For Sale Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Equal Representation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
Latest action, : Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
SAVE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FOCA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Regulation Decimation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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)
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
GOOD Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
SWAG Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
RED TAPE Act
Latest action, : Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
FIND Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
REMOTE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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)