Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

Government Operations and Politics

Jack Reed
Democratic, Rhode Island

On Government Operations and Politics, the 27 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 8% 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

27 measures · 1 sponsored · 26 cosponsored

Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 8% 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 −0.32
  • 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.

Sponsored

  1. Introduced

    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)

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S. 5603

    Protecting Presidential Memorials Act

    Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  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. 4369

    Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

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

Show the other 21 cosponsored measures
  1. Cosponsored

    S. 3991

    DISCLOSE Act of 2026

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

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 3811

    American Business for American Companies Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 3622

    SERVE Act

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

  4. Cosponsored

    S. 3550

    Schedules That Work Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 3195

    Anti-Cash Grab Act

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

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 2977

    FAST Justice Act

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

  7. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 432

    A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957)

  8. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 82

    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 Procedure Act".

    Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.

  9. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 381

    A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6472)

  10. Cosponsored

    S. 2549

    Time Off to Vote Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  11. 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)

  12. 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.

  13. Cosponsored

    S. 2124

    Election Worker Protection Act of 2025

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

  14. 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.

  15. Cosponsored

    S. 1240

    Defending America’s Future Elections Act

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

  16. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 147

    A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

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

  17. 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.

  18. Cosponsored

    S. 997

    Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

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

  19. 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)

  20. Cosponsored

    S. 51

    Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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

  21. 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)