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John Kennedy

U.S. Senator

Louisiana

RepublicanIn this role on January 7, 2026

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U.S. Senator

Louisiana

RepublicanIn this role on January 7, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Jan 7, 2026

VOTING RECORD

Recent votes

Ssenate

Roll call 4 · Jan 7, 2026Voted Nay

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

On the Motion to Proceed · S.J.Res. 86

Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)50 nay · 43 yea · 7 not voting

S.J.Res. 86 See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 3 · Jan 6, 2026Voted Yea

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

On the Nomination · PN373

Nomination Confirmed (52-48)48 nay · 52 yea

119th Congress · Session 2See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 2 · Jan 6, 2026Voted Yea

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

On the Nomination · PN499-11

Nomination Confirmed (53-47)47 nay · 53 yea

119th Congress · Session 2See how members voted

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PRIMARY SPONSOR

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)

Latest action · May 14, 2026View details

S. 3170SENATE

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Stuck On Hold Act

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Latest action · Apr 29, 2026View details

S. 269SENATE

Became lawSocial Welfare

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Became Public Law No: 119-77.

Latest action · Feb 10, 2026View details

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Recent work in Congress

Recent votes

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Sponsored legislation

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Stuck On Hold Act

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act