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| The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the and signed into law by President (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report. |
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| The Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (H.R. 6363) was a bill passed by the and signed into law by President (D) on November 17, 2023, providing for the funding of federal agencies through January 19, 2024. The bill prevented a government shutdown that would have taken place if funding was not approved by November 17, 2023. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 5860) was a bill approved by the and signed into law by President (D) on September 30, 2023, providing for the funding of federal agencies through November 17, 2023. The bill prevented a government shutdown that would have taken place if funding was not approved by October 1, 2023. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the and signed into law by President (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the (CRA) passed by the and signed into law by President (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the , which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| H.J.Res. 44 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the (CRA) passed by the and voted down by the . The bill sought to nullify a rule establishing criteria to determine whether firearms equipped with stabilizing braces that facilitate shoulder fire were subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the (CRA) passed by the and by President (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| The (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. to read more. |
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| The (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a 1/2 majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| The (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a 1/2 majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. to read more. |
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| The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 20, 2021, that included provisions to designate an officer or employee of the (DOJ) to facilitate expedited review of hate crimes, required the DOJ to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies aimed to establish online hate crime reporting processes and to raise awareness about hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and established state grants to create hate crime reporting hotlines, among other related provisions. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 6, 2022, that sought to address healthcare and retirement benefits for postal workers, allow USPS to provide certain nonpostal products and services, and expand service performance and budgetary reporting. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| The (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. to read more. |
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| The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (H.R. 5305) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2021, that provided for continuing fiscal year 2022 appropriations to federal agencies through December 3, 2021, in order to prevent a government shutdown that would have otherwise occurred if fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills had not been passed by October 1, 2021. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate. |
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| This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an saying that (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. Conviction on the impeachment charges required a 2/3 majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022 (H.R. 350) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to expand the availability and reporting of information about domestic terrorism, enhance the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) ability to prosecute domestic terrorism, among other things. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. |
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| (S.Con.Res. 14) was a budget resolution passed by the 117th Congress outlining the fiscal year 2022 federal government budget, setting forth budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023-2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increased the deficit. It contained a proposed framework for the . The resolution required 1/2 majority vote in the Senate. to read more. |
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| The was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. to read more. |
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| The was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to concur in the House's version of the bill. to read more. |
Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021The 116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia. | | | Vote | Bill and description | Status | | Yea | | | |
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| The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 27, 2020, that expanded benefits through the joint federal-state unemployment insurance program during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also included $1,200 payments to certain individuals, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and funds for businesses, hospitals, and state and local governments. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S. 1790) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, setting policies and appropriations for the Department of Defense. Key features of this bill include appropriations for research/development, procurement, military construction, and operation/maintenence, as well as policies for paid family leave, North Korea nuclear sanctions, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, military housing privatization, and paid family leave for federal personnel. This bill required a simple majroity vote in the Senate. |
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| The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 18, 2020, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to unemployment benefits and food assistance, increasing funding for Medicaid, providing free testing for COVID-19, and requiring employers to provide paid sick time to employees who cannot work due to COVID-19. The bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for federal agencies in fiscal year 2020. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2020, providing emergency funding to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key features of the bill include funding for vaccine research, small business loans, humanitarian assistance to affected foreign countries, emergency preparedness, and grants for public health agencies and organizations. This bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on February 15, 2019, providing approrations for Fiscal Year 2019. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Doanld Trump on March 12, 2019. This bill sought to set provisions for federal land management and conservation by doing things such as conducting land exchanges and conveyances, establishing programs to respond to wildfires, and extending and reauthorizing wildlife conservation programs. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote to overcome the veto. |
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| The Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (S. 1) is a bill approved by the Senate that sought to address security in certain Middle Eastern countries by sending resources to Israel, extending defense cooperation in Jordan, establishing sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allowing states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. The bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (H.R. 8337) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on October 1st, 2020, continuing appropriations to federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2021 as well as extending certain expiring programs that address issues such as health care, surface transportation, agriculture, and veterans benefits. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1158) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for the 2020 Fiscal Year for federal agencies. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (H.R. 3055) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2019 and extending certain programs and authorites that were set to expire. This bill prevented a government shutdown, and provided a pay raise for the military, repealed a revocation of state highway funding, and modified the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 29, 2019, providing funds for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Key features of the bill included allowing claims to be filed until October 2090, removing the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and periodically adjusting the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation. This bill required a simple majority vote from the Senate. |
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| The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry.The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. Conviction on the impeachment charges required a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 5430) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on October 21, 2020, establishing a trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada meant to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by establishing provisions such as labor and environment monitoring and enforcement, de minimis levels for U.S. exports, and cooperation among treaty members to prevent duty evasion. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (S. 151) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 30, 2019, setting forth rules to reduce criminal robot calls. Some key featues of the bill included requiring voice service providers to develop call authentication technologies, creating rules to protect a subscriber from receiving unwanted calls or texts from a caller using an unauthenticated number, and protecting individuals from one-ring scams. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (H.R. 3401) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on July 1, 2019, providing emergency approprations for humanitarian assistance and security to respond to people attempting to enter the United States at the southern border. This bill required a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate. |
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| The Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 (H.R. 2157) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2019, providing approprations to certain federal departments in order to address expenses incured by recent natural disasters. This bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
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| H.J.Res.46 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.) was a resolution passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump (R). This resolution sought to terminate the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by President Trump on February 15, 2019. The bill required a simple majority vote in the Senate. |
Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018Voted Yea on: First Step Act of 2018 (S 756) Voted Yea on: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 2) Voted Yea on: "Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States" (PN2259) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2) Voted Yea on: Immigration reform proposal from Sen. Chuck Grassley and the Trump administration (S Amdt 1959 to HR 2579) Voted Nay on: Immigration reform proposal from the Common Sense Coalition (S Amdt 1958 to HR 2579) Voted Yea on: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act amendment (S Amdt 1948 to S Amdt 1959) Voted Nay on: Coons-McCain immigration plan (S Amdt 1955 to S Amdt 1958) Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S 2311) Voted Yea on: An amendment to repeal the requirements for individuals to enroll in health insurance and for employers to offer it—"Skinny bill" (S Amdt 667 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628 the American Health Care Act of 2017) Voted Yea on: An amendment to repeal the ACA, including Paul amendment (No. 271) (S Amdt 271 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628) Voted Yea on: Motion to advance the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, including Cruz and Portman amendments (S Amdt 270 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628) Voted Yea on: Motion to begin debate on the American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628) Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(4)—confirmation vote) Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(3)) Voted Nay on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(2)) Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55) Voted Yea on: "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 6157)  Voted Yea on: "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 5895) Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625) Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892) Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695) Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195) Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370) Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1) Voted Yea on: "A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes." (HJ Res 123) Voted Yea on: A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71) Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601) Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244) Voted Nay on: "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress." (SJ Res 54) Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810) Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364) Voted Yea on: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 (S 722)  The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. [95] [96] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Wicker's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. [97] Economic and fiscalTrade act of 2015.  2016 Budget proposalDefense spending authorization, 2015 budget, foreign affairs, iran nuclear deal, usa freedom act of 2015.  Loretta Lynch AG nominationCyber security, immigration. The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. [132] The Senate confirmed 13,949 out of 18,323 executive nominations received (76.1 percent). For more information pertaining to Wicker's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. [133] National securityJohn brennan cia nomination. Drones filibuster On March 6, 2013, Senator Rand Paul (R) led a 13-hour filibuster of President Obama's CIA Director nominee, John Brennan. Paul started the filibuster in order to highlight his concerns about the administration's drone policies. In particular, Paul said he was concerned about whether a drone could be used to kill an American citizen within the United States border, without any due process involved. Paul and other civil liberties activists criticized President Obama for not offering a clear response to the question. A total of 14 senators joined Paul in the filibuster -- 13 Republicans and one Democrat. [135] [136] [137] Wicker was one of 30 Republican senators who did not support the filibuster. [138] [139] [140] [141] The day after the filibuster, Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Paul , responding to the filibuster. Holder wrote, "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on U.S. soil? The answer to that is no." [142] No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013Government shutdown, mexico-u.s. border, social issues, violence against women (2013), previous congressional sessions, fiscal cliff, letter to iran. On March 9, 2015, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) wrote a letter to Iran's leadership, warning them that signing a nuclear deal with the Obama administration without congressional approval constituted only an executive agreement. The letter also stated that "The next president could revoke such an executive agreement with the stroke of a pen and future Congresses could modify the terms of the agreement at any time." The letter was signed by 47 Republican members of the Senate . Wicker was one of the 47 who signed the letter. No Democrats signed it. [149] Members of the Obama administration and of Congress reacted to the letter. [150] Vice President Joe Biden said of the letter, "In thirty-six years in the United States Senate, I cannot recall another instance in which senators wrote directly to advise another country — much less a longtime foreign adversary — that the president does not have the constitutional authority to reach a meaningful understanding with them." [151] A Washington Post investigation in February 2012 revealed that 33 members of Congress helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to public projects in close proximity to commercial and residential real estate owned by the lawmakers or their family members. [152] According to the report, Wicker helped secure $1.5 million to study the relocation of railroad tracks at an intersection in downtown Tupelo, Miss. Wicker's home was less than a half-mile northwest of the intersection. [153] See also: United States Senate election in Mississippi, 2024 General electionGeneral election for u.s. senate mississippi. Incumbent Roger Wicker and Ty Pinkins are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Mississippi on November 5, 2024. | are . | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
Democratic primary electionDemocratic primary for u.s. senate mississippi. Ty Pinkins advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Mississippi on March 12, 2024. | There were no in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 82,264 | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
Republican primary electionRepublican primary for u.s. senate mississippi. Incumbent Roger Wicker defeated Ghannon Burton and Dan Eubanks in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Mississippi on March 12, 2024. | are . The results have been certified. | Total votes: 247,711 | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
EndorsementsWicker received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here . - Former President Donald Trump (Republican Party, Conservative Party)
Wicker signed the following pledges. To send us additional pledges, click here . - Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform
Incumbent Roger Wicker defeated David Baria , Danny Bedwell , and Shawn O'Hara in the general election for U.S. Senate Mississippi on November 6, 2018. | | | | | ✔ | | (R) | | 547,619 | | | (D) | | 369,567 | | | (L) | | 12,981 | | | (Reform Party) | | 6,048 |
| are . The results have been certified. | Total votes: 936,215
(100.00% precincts reporting) | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
Democratic primary runoff electionDemocratic primary runoff for u.s. senate mississippi. David Baria defeated Howard Sherman in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate Mississippi on June 26, 2018. | There were no in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 75,305 | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Mississippi on June 5, 2018. | | | | | ✔ | | | | 27,957 | | ✔ | | | | 27,244 | | | | | 21,278 | | | | | 4,361 | | | | | 4,266 | | | | | 2,825 |
| There were no in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 87,931 | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
Incumbent Roger Wicker defeated Richard Boyanton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Mississippi on June 5, 2018. | are . The results have been certified. | Total votes: 157,170 | | survey. | | If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, | Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? |
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December 13-15, 2017 | 33% | 49% | 18% | +/-5.0 | 400 |
April 22–25, 2017 | 30% | 55% | 14% | +/-4.2 | 500 | | | Wicker won re-election in 2012. [154] He defeated E. Allen Hathcock and Robert Maloney in the primary on March 13, 2012. He defeated Albert N. Gore , Thomas Cramer and Shawn O'Hara in the November 6 general election. [155] [156] | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 57.2% | 709,626 | | | Democratic | Albert N. Gore, Jr. | 40.6% | 503,467 | | | Constitution | Thomas Cramer | 1.2% | 15,281 | | | Reform | Shawn O'Hara | 1.1% | 13,194 | | | | | "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | 89.2% | 254,669 | | E. Allen Hathcock | 4.2% | 12,094 | | Robert Maloney | 6.6% | 18,822 | | | | Full history| | |
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| On November 4, 2008, Wicker won election to the . He defeated Ronnie Musgrove (I) in the general election. | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 55% | 683,409 | | | Independent | Ronnie Musgrove | 45% | 560,064 | | | | On November 7, 2006, Roger F. Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated James K. (Ken) Hurt (D) in the general election. [158] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 65.9% | 95,098 | | | Democratic | James K. (Ken) Hurt | 34.1% | 49,174 | | | | On November 2, 2004, Roger F. Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated Barbara Dale Washer (Reform Party) in the general election. [159] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 79% | 219,328 | | | Reform Party | Barbara Dale Washer | 21% | 58,256 | | | | On November 5, 2002, Roger F. Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated Rex N. Weathers (D), Brenda Blackburn (Reform) and Harold M. Taylor (L) in the general election. [160] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 71.4% | 95,404 | | | Democratic | Rex N. Weathers | 24.2% | 32,318 | | | Reform Party | Brenda Blackburn | 2.6% | 3,477 | | | Libertarian | Harold M. Taylor | 1.8% | 2,368 | | | | On November 7, 2000, Roger F. Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated Joe T. (Joey) Grist Jr. (D) and Chris Lawrence (L) in the general election. [161] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 69.8% | 145,967 | | | Democratic | Joe T. (Joey) Grist, Jr. | 28.6% | 59,763 | | | Libertarian | Chris Lawrence | 1.6% | 3,310 | | | | On November 3, 1998, Roger Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated Rex Weathers (D) and John Rouse (L) in the general election. [162] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 67.2% | 66,738 | | | Democratic | Rex Weathers | 30.6% | 30,438 | | | Libertarian | John Rouse | 2.2% | 2,157 | | | | On November 3, 1998, Roger Wicker won re-election to the United States House . He defeated Henry Boyd Jr. (D), John Rouse (L) and Luke Lunderno (T) in the general election. [163] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 67.6% | 123,724 | | | Democratic | Henry Boyd Jr. | 30.6% | 55,998 | | | Libertarian | John Rouse | 1.2% | 2,281 | | | Natural Law | Luke Lunderno | 0.5% | 963 | | | | On November 8, 1994, Roger Wicker won election to the United States House . He defeated Bill Wheeler (D) in the general election. [164] | | | Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | | | Republican | | 63.1% | 80,553 | | | Democratic | Bill Wheeler | 36.9% | 47,192 | | | | Campaign themesWicker’s campaign website stated the following: | “ | I oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants, and I believe the first step toward solving the illegal immigration problem is securing our borders. I support President Trump’s efforts to secure our border, and I support hiring more border patrol agents and increased use of technology to help stop or catch illegal immigrants. I also support stiffening penalties on employers who knowingly employ illegals. I strongly oppose so-called “sanctuary cities,” which seek to defy immigration law and provide harbor for illegals. During the past two Congresses, I have supported legislation to withhold federal funds from these sanctuary cities. Furthermore, I have supported legislation to detain those who engage in criminal activity while unlawfully residing in the United States. Most Americans are now feeling the impact of this tax law with bigger paychecks. The new federal withholding guidelines based on the law’s lower tax rates took effect in February, and the Treasury Department has estimated 90 percent of U.S. workers will now bring home more money rather than sending it to Uncle Sam. In fact, according to the Tax Foundation, an average family making the median income in Mississippi could keep hundreds of dollars more this year thanks to these tax reforms. On the business side, we’ve seen more than 500 companies using the tax savings to benefit employees, with about four million Americans slated to receive bonuses. I will work with President Trump to seek even more ways to reduce America’s tax burden and put money back into the pockets of those who actually create jobs and economic growth, rather than the government. As a former Lt. Colonel and retired Air Force Reservist, Roger has long been at the forefront of military and veterans’ issues. Roger vigorously supports the rebuilding of America’s military, and he led passage of a proposal, signed by President Trump this year, that ensures America’s Navy has no less than 355 ships. Roger is working to make sure Mississippi’s military communities and defense contractors continue playing a vital role in America’s defense. For our former service members, he is committed to making the VA more responsive and accessible giving our vets more healthcare choices that are closer to home. Spurred by a Mississippi child’s battle with the disease, I authored the original “Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education (MD-CARE) Act,” which was designed to focus more federal resources toward curing muscular dystrophy. Prior to this act, no legislation had specifically addressed Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed in childhood. Since this act was signed, federal research has paved the way for groundbreaking therapies, extending lives of muscular dystrophy patients by an average of 12 years, and significantly improving their quality of life. Some of these children are now even going to college, getting married and having children of their own. Furthermore, I believe curing Alzheimer’s disease is our charge for the 21st Century. I authored the “EUREKA Act,” which stands for “Ensuring Useful Research Expenditures is Key for Alzheimer’s.” The legislation established prize competitions for major research breakthroughs, which demonstrate success. EUREKA runs parallel to federal research, encouraging public-private partnerships and putting together the best minds for research. During my time in Congress, I have cosponsored several bills designed to strengthen and preserve the 2nd Amendment. I support the sensible measures upholding the right of veterans to own firearms and to expand the reciprocity of concealed-carry gun laws across state lines. I oppose universal background checks, and I have voted against measures to expand background checks for firearm sales at gun shows and on the Internet. We should focus on strengthening our mental health services and the enforcement of existing laws before creating more regulatory burdens that would diminish our Constitutional rights. Having served in the U.S. Air Force and being a retired Air Force Reserve Lt. Colonel, I am committed to America’s men and women in uniform, and to Mississippi’s numerous military communities and the bases and defense contractors who play such a vital role in securing America. Some people these days like to call Social Security an entitlement like Medicaid or other social welfare programs. Social Security is not an entitlement. Working Americans paid into the Social Security trust fund, with the expectation that they would receive their money back from that fund upon retirement. Yet, over the years the federal government has raided the Social Security Trust Fund and used it as a piggy bank for all sorts of things unrelated to Americans’ retirement. As a result, the Social Security Program is now on a path leading to insolvency. Without action, Social Security may not be there for our children and grandchildren. Current retirees and workers in their forties, fifties and sixties will receive 100% of promised benefits. However, reforms are needed to preserve the system for future generations. We can do this. In 1981 President Reagan and Speaker “Tip” O’Neill came to a bipartisan solution that involved acceptable changes for younger workers that strengthened the Social Security system. A similar effort geared toward workers in their twenties and thirties must take place today, and I am committed to helping this conversation move forward. Those of us who voted against Obamacare in 2010 have fought for years to find solutions that actually address the healthcare problems Americans face. That means lower costs, tax relief, more choices, competition and access to affordable care. Moving to a single-payer system, as many liberals would clearly like to see, would be a worst-case scenario, essentially a government-run healthcare system. Government administrated healthcare is NOT the solution. I believe the solution lies in allowing states to experiment with their own plans giving each state an opportunity to enact initiatives that work best within their markets. I have voted at every opportunity to repeal Obamacare and replace it with market-driven solutions, such as the Graham-Cassidy proposal, which would have been a step in the right direction. However, clearly, the fight to fully repeal and replace Obamacare with something much better is still unfolding. As your Senator, I will remain committed to securing a healthcare solution that puts more power in the hands of patients and providers, not the government. Radical Islamic terrorism continues to pose a direct threat to America and global stability. Under President Trump, our military and security forces have made great strides eliminating threats from the Islamic State. Yet, we must continue fighting and remain vigilant until these threats are defeated and eliminated. To achieve this, America must remain committed to confronting and defeating terrorists in their backyard. We must also fight them by dismantling their financial networks and denying them safe harbor. Throughout my public service, I have consistently voted for market-driven policies aimed at growing the economy and creating jobs, like the historic “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” which has provided Americans with tax reform not seen since the days of President Reagan. I fully support President Trump’s efforts to eliminate burdensome regulations, cut taxes and simplify our tax laws. In addition to tax reform, the Republican-led Congress has overturned no less than 16 Obama-era regulations though the “Congressional Review Act.” America’s economy is virtually unbeatable during times when we empower businesses and taxpayers by allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money. After years of weak economic growth, particularly under President Obama, we’re seeing a dramatic resurgence of the American economy under President Trump. To keep America’s economy growing, I believe we must continue seeking ways to further simplify our tax code and look for ways to get more money out of Washington and into the hands of the people and businesses who actually create jobs. We must also expand educational offerings, primarily through workforce development programs. This will ensure our nation, and our state, maintains a workforce that is best suited for the job market’s ever-changing demands and opportunities. Workers in Mississippi, and throughout America, have proven time and again that they are among the world’s best, more than capable of keeping America the global economic leader. As more and more companies at home and abroad look to expand, I will work to ensure our nation and our state remains a destination for new jobs and economic growth. Like President Trump, I believe we can confront difficult global challenges without losing sight of our need to put America’s interests first. Whether regarding issues of potential military threats or economic ones, we must clearly define and declare America’s interests and ensure they are protected. As an elected official, I have a 30-year record of staunchly upholding the sanctity of life and the idea that life begins at conception. My 100% pro-life record in the Senate, U.S. House and State Legislature speaks for itself. Since third grade, when I made my profession of faith in Jesus Christ, I have been a Christian. As a Baptist, I have remained active in various Baptist churches in the communities where I have lived throughout my life, including First Baptist Church of Tupelo, Mississippi. Here I have served as a Sunday School teacher, Chairman of Deacons and member of our church choir. I know most Mississippians share a strong and similar commitment to their faith, family and the sanctity of life. For me, it was a great honor last year to be a recipient of the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council for my efforts in support of pro-family and pro-life causes. I will continue practicing and promoting values that the overwhelming majority of Mississippians cherish. Yet, in Washington faith and religious freedom are often under assault. I have worked to counter this by sponsoring legislation to preserve and promote religious expression, including a measure protecting military chaplains from being forced to perform same-sex marriages. I’ve also worked to keep so-called “atheist” ministers out of the Chaplain Corps. Most recently, I’ve led successful efforts to ensure our national motto “In God We Trust,” remains prominently displayed on our coinage. | ” | | | Notable endorsementsThis section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope . Notable candidate endorsements by Roger Wicker | Endorsee | Election | Stage | Outcome |
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| (Conservative Party, R) | | Primary | Advanced in Primary | (D, R) | | Primary | Won General | Campaign finance summaryRoger Wicker campaign contribution history | Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024* | U.S. Senate Mississippi | On the Ballot general | $8,610,740 | $6,794,208 | | 2018 | U.S. Senate Mississippi | Won general | $6,622,480 | $7,069,901 | | 2008 | U.S. Senate (Mississippi) | Won | $5,969,342 | N/A** | | 2006 | U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi District 1) | Won | $845,748 | N/A** | | 2004 | U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi District 1) | Won | $547,547 | N/A** | | 2002 | U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi District 1) | Won | $434,991 | N/A** | | 2000 | U.S. House of Representatives (Mississippi District 1) | Won | $658,472 | N/A** | | | | | Personal Gain Index The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants. It consists of two different metrics: - Changes in Net Worth
- The Donation Concentration Metric
PGI: Change in net worth Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org , Wicker's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $84,018 and $1,236,999. That averages to $660,508.50 , which is lower than the average net worth of Republican senators in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Wicker ranked as the 76th most wealthy senator in 2012. [167] Between 2004 and 2012, Wicker's calculated net worth [168] increased by an average of 12 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent. [169] | Roger Wicker Yearly Net Worth |
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| 2004 | $342,756 | | 2012 | $660,508 | | | | | | | | Comparatively, the experienced a median yearly in net worth of . |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress. PGI: Donation Concentration MetricFilings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org , Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Wicker received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry. From 1993-2014, 22.28 percent of Wicker's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below. [172]  | | | | $14,828,629 | | | $12,684,979 | | | | | $829,813 | | | $736,320 | | | $650,376 | | | $582,977 | | | $504,289 | | | | | | | | | | Ideology and leadershipBased on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack , Wicker was a rank-and-file Republican as of July 2014. [173] Wicker was rated as a " far-right Republican leader " in June 2013. Like-minded colleaguesThe website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party. [174] | Wicker most often votes with: | Wicker least often votes with: | Lifetime voting recordAccording to the website GovTrack, Wicker missed 53 of 2,323 roll call votes from January 2008 to September 2015. This amounts to 2.3 percent, which is worse than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015. [175] Congressional staff salariesThe website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Wicker paid his congressional staff a total of $2,745,264 in 2011. He ranked 6th on the list of the lowest paid Republican senatorial staff salaries and ranked 27th overall of the lowest paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Mississippi ranked 19th in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011. [176] National Journal vote ratingsEach year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress. Wicker ranked 33rd in the conservative rankings in 2013. [177] Wicker ranked 34th in the conservative rankings in 2012. [178] Wicker ranked 34th in the conservative rankings in 2011. [179] Voting with partyThe website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. Wicker voted with the Republican Party 84.6 percent of the time, which ranked 32nd among the 45 Senate Republican members as of July 2014. [180] Roger Wicker voted with the Republican Party 83.8 percent of the time, which ranked 34th among the 46 Senate Republican members as of June 2013. [181] Noteworthy eventsTested positive for coronavirus on august 19, 2021. On August 19, 2021, Philip Waller, Wicker's communications director, issued a statement saying Wicker tested positive for COVID-19. He said Wicker was fully vaccinated. [182] External links- Search Google News for this topic
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- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. with an Amdt. No. 808 to H.R. 601)," September 7, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate , "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 244)," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 54, As Amended), December 13, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2810 As Amended)," September 18, 2017
- ↑ The Hill , "Senate sends $692B defense policy bill to Trump's desk," November 15, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3364)," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Passage of the Bill (S. 722 As Amended)," June 15, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record , "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record , "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Congressional Record , "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
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- ↑ The Hill , "Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House," June 24, 2015
- ↑ The Hill , "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
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- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 11)," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill , "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill , "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov , "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1735)," accessed October 6, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov , "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "HR 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
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- ↑ Congress.gov , "S.Amdt.2640 to H.J.Res.61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑ Senates.gov , "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 16, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2656)," accessed September 17, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2048)," accessed June 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On the Nomination (Confirmation Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General)," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "S 754," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Passage of the Bill (S. 754, As Amended)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov , "S 2146," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov , "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 2146)," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Congressional Record , "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record , "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart , "PN 48 - Nomination of John Brennan to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ CNN , "Rand Paul says he's heard from White House after filibuster," March 7, 2013
- ↑ USA Today , "Rand Paul filibuster ranks among Senate's longest," March 7, 2013
- ↑ ABC News , "Rand Paul wins applause from GOP and liberals," March 7, 2013
- ↑ Breitbart , "AWOL: Meet the GOP senators who refused to stand with Rand," March 7, 2013
- ↑ Politico , "Rand Paul filibuster blasted by Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham," March 7, 2013
- ↑ Politico , "Rand Paul pulls plug on nearly 13-hour filibuster," March 7, 2017
- ↑ The Blaze , "Here Are All the GOP Senators That Participated in Rand Paul’s 12+ Hour Filibuster… and the Ones Who Didn’t," March 7, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post , "Eric Holder responds to Rand Paul with ‘no’," March 7, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart , "HR 325 - To Ensure the Complete and Timely Payment of the Obligations of the United States Government Until May 19, 2013 - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post , "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 2775 As Amended," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart , "S Amdt 1197 - Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart , "S 47 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Senate , "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal , "Text of GOP Senators’ Letter to Iran’s Leaders on Nuclear Talks," March 9, 2015
- ↑ Politico , "Iran letter blowback startles GOP," March 12, 2015
- ↑ Fox News , "Firestorm erupts over GOP letter challenging Obama's power to approve Iran nuclear deal," March 10, 2015
- ↑ Washington Post , "Congressional earmarks sometimes used to fund projects near lawmakers' properties," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post , "Mapping the earmarks," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Politico , "2012 Election Map, Mississippi"
- ↑ Daily Journal , "Wicker, Nunnelee sign up for re-election campaigns" accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk , "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Roger Wicker's campaign website , "Issues," accessed October 19, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets , "Wicker, (R-MS), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org , "Sen. Roger Wicker," accessed September 17, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack , "Roger Wicker," accessed July 21, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress , "Roger Wicker," archived March 5, 2016
- ↑ GovTrack , "Sen. Roger Wicker (R)," accessed September 23, 2015
- ↑ LegiStorm , "Roger Wicker"
- ↑ National Journal , "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 21, 2014
- ↑ National Journal , "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," accessed February 26, 2013
- ↑ National Journal , "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress , "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker , "Wicker Office Statement on COVID-19 Diagnosis," August 19, 2021
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Armed Services panel finalizes roster with three new GOP senators WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Wednesday announced their slate of committee assignments, placing three new members on the Armed Services Committee. The committee will consist of 13 Democrats and 12 Republicans, though the Democratic roster remains unchanged. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., will continue to chair the committee and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi will replace former Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma — who retired last year — as the top Republican on the panel. “During the most dangerous time since the Cold War, it is crucial to work as partners to enhance deterrence and counter our adversaries for the long haul,” Wicker said in a statement after Senate Republicans revealed their committee assignments. With Inhofe gone, freshman Republican Markwayne Mullin will continue representing Oklahoma on the panel alongside fellow newcomers Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. The senior North Carolina and Missouri Republicans, Thom Tillis and Josh Hawley, have left the committee, making way for the junior senators from their respective states. Tillis had previously served as the top Republican on the panel’s personnel subcommittee. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is also leaving the Armed Services Committee, joining Tillis on the Financial Services Committee instead. The Republican leader on the committee has set an ambitious goal for military spending. Wicker has previously said he would like defense spending at 5% of gross domestic product — amounting to approximately $1.3 trillion. That sort of massive increase is unlikely to come to fruition with Democrats in control of the Senate and House Republican leaders agreeing to $130 billion in overall spending cuts for the fiscal 2024 budget. The full Senate will likely ratify committee assignments in the coming days, and subcommittee announcements are expected later this week. Bryant Harris is the Congress reporter for Defense News. He has covered U.S. foreign policy, national security, international affairs and politics in Washington since 2014. He has also written for Foreign Policy, Al-Monitor, Al Jazeera English and IPS News. More In Congress NATO shepherds 10 firms whose tech could help the allianceThe companies are part of the defense innovation accelerator for the north atlantic’s inaugural cohort, which nato announced last year..  Boeing to launch space-based quantum demo in 2026Through the effort, boeing hopes to learn more about how to build quantum networks that could prove transformational for a number of industries..  Production scaling woes delay next Space Development Agency launchesDelays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity..  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What qualifies as a ‘financial emergency’, and how can I prepare for one? — Money Minute Army Secretary talks forward positioning, nimble spending for evolving force What’s cooking in the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab?Trending now, netherlands to add tanks, f-35s, frigates amid warnings of war, in first, f-35s land on finnish highway to drill for future wars, us army’s next budget invests heavily in drones and electronic warfare, us army aiming for one more hypersonic weapon test by year’s end, eu buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from us: report. Sen. Roger WickerSenator for Mississippi pronounced RAH-jer // WIH-ker Wicker is the senior senator from Mississippi and is a Republican. He has served since Dec 31, 2007. Wicker is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. He is 73 years old. He was previously the representative for Mississippi ’s 1 st congressional district as a Republican from 1995 to 2007. ![Photo of Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]](https://www.govtrack.us/static/legislator-photos/400432-200px.jpeg "roger wicker committee assignments") Contact Sen. Roger WickerI am a constituent.. I live in Mississippi. I have an opinion I want to share.I want to urge Wicker to take an action on a bill. Visit Sen. Roger Wicker’s website » Look for a contact form on Sen. Roger Wicker’s website to express your opinion. I need help, have a question, or want to schedule a tour.I’m having a problem with a government agency, need legal help, want to schedule a meeting or White House tour, or have another question. Visit Wicker’s Website » Head over to Sen. Roger Wicker’s website . If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. I am not a constituent.I live elsewhere. Not all Members of Congress will accept messages from non-constituents. You can try your luck by visiting Wicker’s website . Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: Find Your Senator » You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Wicker and is not a government website. Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Wicker. Legislative MetricsRead our 2022 Report Card for Wicker . Ideology–Leadership ChartWicker is shown as a purple triangle ▲ in our ideology-leadership chart below. Each dot is a member of the Senate positioned according to our ideology score (left to right) and our leadership score (leaders are toward the top). The chart is based on the bills Wicker has sponsored and cosponsored from Jan 3, 2019 to Aug 1, 2024. See full analysis methodology . Committee MembershipRoger Wicker sits on the following committees: - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Chair
- Senate Committee on Armed Services Ranking Member Airland , Cybersecurity , Emerging Threats and Capabilities , Personnel , Readiness and Management Support , Seapower , Strategic Forces subcommittees
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Ex Officio
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation , Communications, Media, and Broadband , Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change, and Manufacturing , Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports subcommittees
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight , Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety , Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Enacted LegislationWicker was the primary sponsor of 38 bills that were enacted. The most recent include: - S. 558 (117th): FLOODS Act
- S. 4109 (117th): National R & D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022
- S. 400 (117th): William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Department of Transportation Headquarters Act
- S. 3262 (117th): FREIGHT Act
- S. 3196 (117th): Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act
- S. 2923 (117th): Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act
- S. 1894 (117th): Regional Ocean Partnership Act
View All » Does 38 not sound like a lot? Very few bills are ever enacted — most legislators sponsor only a handful that are signed into law. But there are other legislative activities that we don’t track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. We consider a bill enacted if one of the following is true: a) it is enacted itself, b) it has a companion bill in the other chamber (as identified by Congress) which was enacted, or c) if at least about half of its provisions were incorporated into bills that were enacted (as determined by an automated text analysis, applicable beginning with bills in the 110 th Congress). Bills SponsoredIssue areas. Wicker sponsors bills primarily in these issue areas: Science, Technology, Communications (24%) Transportation and Public Works (23%) Public Lands and Natural Resources (13%) International Affairs (10%) Armed Forces and National Security (10%) Commerce (8%) Taxation (7%) Government Operations and Politics (6%) Recently Introduced BillsWicker recently introduced the following legislation: - S. 4994: A bill to modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in …
- S.Res. 802: A resolution designating August 2024 as “National Catfish Month”.
- S.Res. 791: A resolution designating August 1, 2024, as “Gold Star Children’s Day”.
- S.Res. 684: A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the …
- S. 4034: No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act of 2024
- S. 3968: Community TEAMS Act of 2024
- S. 3959: Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024
Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. Voting RecordWicker voted yea, wicker voted nay, wicker voted aye, missed votes. From Jan 2008 to Aug 2024, Wicker missed 87 of 5,394 roll call votes, which is 1.6%. This is better than the median of 3.0% among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. The chart below reports missed votes over time. We don’t track why legislators miss votes, but it’s often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office. Show the numbers... | Time Period | Votes Eligible | Missed Votes | Percent | Percentile | | 1995 Jan-Mar (House) | 279 | 1 | 0.4% | 18 | | 1995 Apr-Jun (House) | 189 | 9 | 4.8% | 65 | | 1995 Jul-Sep (House) | 232 | 2 | 0.9% | 29 | | 1995 Oct-Dec (House) | 185 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 1996 Jan-Mar (House) | 110 | 2 | 1.8% | 32 | | 1996 Apr-Jun (House) | 182 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 1996 Jul-Sep (House) | 163 | 6 | 3.7% | 58 | | 1997 Jan-Mar (House) | 71 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 1997 Apr-Jun (House) | 174 | 3 | 1.7% | 51 | | 1997 Jul-Sep (House) | 232 | 4 | 1.7% | 44 | | 1997 Oct-Nov (House) | 163 | 2 | 1.2% | 37 | | 1998 Jan-Mar (House) | 89 | 3 | 3.4% | 61 | | 1998 Apr-Jun (House) | 185 | 18 | 9.7% | 91 | | 1998 Jul-Sep (House) | 199 | 1 | 0.5% | 18 | | 1998 Oct-Dec (House) | 74 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 1999 Jan-Mar (House) | 77 | 3 | 3.9% | 61 | | 1999 Apr-Jun (House) | 184 | 2 | 1.1% | 22 | | 1999 Jul-Sep (House) | 204 | 5 | 2.5% | 69 | | 1999 Oct-Nov (House) | 146 | 1 | 0.7% | 24 | | 2000 Jan-Mar (House) | 95 | 3 | 3.2% | 39 | | 2000 Apr-Jun (House) | 277 | 9 | 3.2% | 61 | | 2000 Jul-Sep (House) | 130 | 2 | 1.5% | 47 | | 2000 Oct-Dec (House) | 101 | 3 | 3.0% | 31 | | 2001 Jan-Mar (House) | 75 | 1 | 1.3% | 44 | | 2001 Apr-Jun (House) | 135 | 3 | 2.2% | 48 | | 2001 Jul-Sep (House) | 149 | 3 | 2.0% | 57 | | 2001 Oct-Dec (House) | 153 | 1 | 0.7% | 19 | | 2002 Jan-Mar (House) | 79 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2002 Apr-Jun (House) | 203 | 3 | 1.5% | 39 | | 2002 Jul-Sep (House) | 141 | 4 | 2.8% | 60 | | 2002 Oct-Nov (House) | 61 | 1 | 1.6% | 40 | | 2003 Jan-Mar (House) | 94 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2003 Apr-Jun (House) | 239 | 2 | 0.8% | 31 | | 2003 Jul-Sep (House) | 193 | 2 | 1.0% | 29 | | 2003 Oct-Dec (House) | 151 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2004 Jan-Mar (House) | 104 | 14 | 13.5% | 87 | | 2004 Apr-Jun (House) | 221 | 1 | 0.5% | 19 | | 2004 Jul-Sep (House) | 161 | 10 | 6.2% | 75 | | 2004 Oct-Dec (House) | 58 | 1 | 1.7% | 47 | | 2005 Jan-Mar (House) | 90 | 1 | 1.1% | 12 | | 2005 Apr-Jun (House) | 272 | 21 | 7.7% | 84 | | 2005 Jul-Sep (House) | 146 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2005 Oct-Dec (House) | 163 | 2 | 1.2% | 30 | | 2006 Jan-Mar (House) | 81 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2006 Apr-Jun (House) | 276 | 8 | 2.9% | 63 | | 2006 Jul-Sep (House) | 159 | 1 | 0.6% | 29 | | 2006 Nov-Dec (House) | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | 61 | | 2007 Jan-Mar (House) | 213 | 3 | 1.4% | 44 | | 2007 Apr-Jun (House) | 393 | 22 | 5.6% | 90 | | 2007 Jul-Sep (House) | 317 | 6 | 1.9% | 55 | | 2007 Oct-Dec (House) | 263 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2008 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 85 | 5 | 5.9% | 89 | | 2008 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 77 | 1 | 1.3% | 37 | | 2008 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 47 | 4 | 8.5% | 85 | | 2008 Oct-Dec (Senate) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2009 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 118 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2009 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 96 | 1 | 1.0% | 48 | | 2009 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 89 | 1 | 1.1% | 64 | | 2009 Oct-Dec (Senate) | 94 | 1 | 1.1% | 67 | | 2010 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 108 | 3 | 2.8% | 82 | | 2010 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 96 | 3 | 3.1% | 82 | | 2010 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 44 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2010 Nov-Dec (Senate) | 51 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2011 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 46 | 1 | 2.2% | 67 | | 2011 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 58 | 3 | 5.2% | 79 | | 2011 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 49 | 1 | 2.0% | 51 | | 2011 Oct-Dec (Senate) | 82 | 3 | 3.7% | 70 | | 2012 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 63 | 3 | 4.8% | 93 | | 2012 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 109 | 1 | 0.9% | 53 | | 2012 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 28 | 2 | 7.1% | 84 | | 2012 Nov-Dec (Senate) | 50 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2013 Jan-Jan 112th Congress (Senate) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2013 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 92 | 2 | 2.2% | 81 | | 2013 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 76 | 6 | 7.9% | 89 | | 2013 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | 78 | | 2013 Oct-Dec (Senate) | 80 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2014 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 93 | 1 | 1.1% | 52 | | 2014 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 123 | 7 | 5.7% | 68 | | 2014 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 54 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2014 Nov-Dec (Senate) | 96 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2015 Jan-Mar (Senate) | 135 | 3 | 2.2% | 85 | | 2015 Apr-Jun (Senate) | 85 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2015 Jul-Sep (Senate) | 52 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | | 2015 Oct-Dec 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Tech Summit Roger F. WickerAugust 15, 2018  United States Senator Roger F. Wicker has represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate since 2007. Wicker is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 116th Congress. He is the second-highest ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His other committee assignments include the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Rules and Administration Committee. Wicker is co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission and serves as Vice-President of the OSCE’s Parliamentary Assembly. Wicker also serves as a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Congressional Board of Visitors. From 1995 to 2007, Wicker served in the U.S. House of Representatives. He started his career in public service in the Mississippi Senate representing Lee and Pontotoc counties. He also served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, retiring from the reserve in 2004 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He received his bachelor and law degrees from the University of Mississippi. Wicker and his wife, Gayle, live in Tupelo and have three children and six grandchildren. - --> info@csce.gov
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 Senator Roger Wicker, MississippiSenator Roger Wicker is a senior member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, where he has consistently championed democratic values, the rule of law, and peace and security in the OSCE region. He has served as a Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) since 2017. From November 2014 to July 2017, Senator Wicker chaired the OSCE PA Committee on Political Affairs and Security, where his work centered on sustaining constructive security dialogue among all participating States and ensuring compliance with international commitments. In 2021, Senator Wicker and current Helsinki Commission Chair Senator Ben Cardin introduced the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Reauthorization Act. This would strengthen the United States’ successful Global Magnitsky sanctions against human rights violators and corrupt individuals. In addition to serving in leadership roles at the Helsinki Commission and within the OSCE PA, Senator Wicker has served as Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He was previously Chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet. Senator Wicker is the second-highest ranking Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His other committee assignments include the Environment and Public Works Committee; and the Rules and Administration Committee. Senator Wicker served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and then joined the Air Force Reserve. He retired from the Reserve in 2004 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Prior to his service in the Senate, Mr. Wicker served in the United States House of Representatives and the Mississippi State Senate. A native of Pontotoc, Mississippi, the Senator received his B.A. and law degrees from the University of Mississippi. Senator Wicker is married to the former Gayle Long of Tupelo. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Home Page: Senator Roger Wicker  HEARING – Supporting Armenia’s Democracy and Western...Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 419 Stream live here In July, bipartisan members of the Helsinki Commission leadership from the House and Senate and other senior members of Congress visited Armenia to observe for themselves the fruits of Armenia’s democratic and increasingly pro-West orientation. Members observed Armenia’s precarious strategic situation, but also its profound resilience, democratic […] Supporting Armenia’s Democracy and Western Future In July, bipartisan members of the Helsinki Commission leadership from the House and Senate and other senior members of Congress visited Armenia to observe for themselves the fruits of Armenia’s democratic and increasingly pro-West orientation. Members observed Armenia’s precarious strategic situation, but also its profound resilience, democratic example in the region, and sociopolitical consensus in […]  Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Cohen Calls on Lu...WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09), OSCE PA Special Representative on Political Prisoners, called on Alyaksandr Lukashenka to provide proof of life for Mikalai Statkevich and release him immediately. Mr. Statkevich is a Belarusian politician and former presidential candidate who has been wrongfully detained as a political prisoner since 2020 and held […]  Helsinki Commission House Leadership Statement on Uk...Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement about Ukraine’s advance into Russia’s Kursk region: “Ukraine’s offensive has been an exceptional demonstration of courage and ingenuity in service of stopping Russia’s genocidal campaign against Ukrainians. For two and a half years, Ukrainians have defended […]  U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Welcome Release of Unjus...WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairman Sen. Ben Cardin (MD), Ranking Member Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Ranking Member Sen. Roger Wicker (MS) celebrated the release of several individuals who were unjustly detained in Russia, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, American journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, and Russian opposition […] Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Cohen Celebrates ...WASHINGTON—Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s 56-nation Parliamentary Assembly’s Special Representative on Political Prisoners, today welcomed news that three journalists and Paul Whelan, wrongly detained and imprisoned by Russian authorities on trumped-up charges, have been released in a prisoner exchange. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I have been […] Bipartisan Leaders of Helsinki Commission Call for S...Helsinki commission calls on anthony blinken to impo....  Russia’s Government Persecutes Christians In O... Russia Is Waging A ‘Christian Jihad’ In ... Russia’s Ecocide in Ukraine: Environmental Des...In the ten years since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine estimates that Russia has inflicted some $60 billion in damages to Ukraine’s natural and man-made environments and pushed Ukraine to the brink of ecological collapse. Vast swaths of Ukraine are contaminated with landmines, toxic chemicals, and heavy metals. Hundreds of thousands […]  BRIEFING – Russia’s Ecocide in Ukraine: Enviro...Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:00 p.m. Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2322 Stream live here WASHINGTON—In the ten years since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine estimates that Russia has inflicted some $60 billion in damages to Ukraine’s natural and man-made environments and pushed Ukraine to the brink of ecological collapse. Vast […] Copyright © 2024 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: CSCE. All rights reserved.  - 2023 AERA in the News
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 Share | | | | | | | | | | | Members of the 118th Congress were sworn in during January, kicking off the legislative session. With several retirements and the change in party control in the House from Democrats to Republicans, new names and faces will be involved in several of the key congressional committees and appropriations subcommittees involved in federal education research and data infrastructure. In the House, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) received a waiver and was subsequently selected to serve as chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. She previously served as chair of that committee during the 115th Congress in 2017–18, and served as ranking member during 2019–22. Under House Republican rules, Foxx needed to receive a waiver due to her Republican leadership of the committee for three consecutive terms. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), who served as chair of the committee in 2019–22, will be the committee’s ranking member. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) will chair the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He served as ranking member of the committee during the previous Congress. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) will be serving as the ranking member of the committee, with the retirement of the former top committee Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson. Lucas has noted his commitment to continue the committee’s history of bipartisan work. The top leadership of the House Appropriations Committee switched, with Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) taking over as chair and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) taking over as ranking member. There has been a shift among subcommittee chairs, as many were prohibited from continuing to hold their positions without waivers, which were not granted. The result was a new chair for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) subcommittee, with Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) taking over the chair and Republican leadership from Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK). As ranking member, DeLauro will continue serving as the top Democrat on the subcommittee. Aderholt moved to LHHS after leading the Republicans as ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) subcommittee. Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) will be serving as the CJS subcommittee chair, with Matt Cartwright (D-PA) as ranking member. Senate committees and subcommittee assignments were finalized in early February, with several key changes to leadership on education policy and funding due to retirements in the previous Congress. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) has become chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee replacing the retired Sen. Patrick Leahy. This move resulted in her stepping down as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) and as chair of the Senate LHHS appropriations subcommittee. On LHHS, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will be serving as chair, while Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will chair the HELP Committee. The retirements of Richard Shelby (R-AL), Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Richard Burr (R-NC) opened up respective spaces on the full Senate Appropriations Committee, the LHHS subcommittee, and HELP. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will serve as vice chair of the full Senate Appropriations Committee, with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) serving as ranking member of the LHHS subcommittee. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), will serve as ranking member of the HELP Committee. Cassidy has drawn on his experience as a doctor in highlighting the importance of evidence-based and data-driven decision making in education. For the most part, leadership on authorizing and appropriations committees with oversight of the National Science Foundation will remain the same. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) will remain chair of the Senate CJS appropriations subcommittee, with Sen. Jerry Moan (R-KS) remaining ranking member. On the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) will remain chair. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is serving as the new ranking member with the transition of former ranking member Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) to be ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. | | | |
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Biography. Roger F. Wicker has represented Mississippi in the United States Senate since December 2007. During his time in the Senate, Wicker has championed pro-growth policies to create jobs, limit federal overreach, protect life, and maintain a strong national defense. Wicker is the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee for ...
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Roger Frederick Wicker (born July 5, 1951) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Mississippi, a seat he has held since 2007. ... Committee assignments. Committee on Armed Services (Ranking Member) Subcommittee on Airland; Subcommittee on Cybersecurity;
23 of Wicker's bills and resolutions in the 116th Congress had a cosponsor who was a chair or ranking member of a committee that the bill was referred to. Getting support from committee leaders on relevant committees is a crucial step in moving legislation forward. Those bills were: S. 910: National Sea Grant College Program …
Roger F. Wicker has represented Mississippi in the United States Senate since December 2007. During his time in the Senate, Wicker has championed pro-growth policies to create jobs, limit . federal overreach, protect life, and maintain a strong national defense. Wicker is the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee for the 118th ...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today delivered the following remarks during the Committee's Executive Session. Remarks as delivered: Well, thank you, Madam Chair and I'm glad you made it clear during your remarks that I will not be leaving the ...
Roger F. Wicker, the Senator from Mississippi - in Congress from 2023 through Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Roger F. Wicker. 1. S.5119 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) A bill to eliminate the position of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [Sen.-R-FL] (Introduced 11/17/2022) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Armed Services Latest Action ...
Today, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced the SASC subcommittee assignments for the 118 th Congress, including the top Democrat and Republican for each subcommittee. "The Senate Armed Services Committee is driven by a fundamental, bipartisan mission: providing for America's common defense," said Senators Reed and ...
Longtime Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker, 72, is looking to secure his fourth term as a United States Senator representing Mississippi. ... Other committee assignments include the Environment ...
January 3, 2017. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he will serve on four Senate committees during the 115th Congress: the Armed Services Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW); and the Rules Committee. Subcommittee assignments will ...
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Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. ... The full Senate will likely ratify committee assignments in the coming days ...
Roger Wicker, Senator for Mississippi
Wicker is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 116th Congress. He is the second-highest ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His other committee assignments include the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Rules and Administration Committee.
Governor Haley Barbour added, "Senator Roger Wicker's Senate committee assignments build on the expertise and experience he gained as a member of the House, particularly in the fields of veterans' affairs, armed services, commerce and transportation. He will have a significant impact on many issues that directly affect Mississippi, from ...
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Senate committees and subcommittee assignments were finalized in early February, with several key changes to leadership on education policy and funding due to retirements in the previous Congress. ... Ted Cruz (R-TX) is serving as the new ranking member with the transition of former ranking member Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) to be ranking member ...