Mitch McConnell

Senate · KY · Republican

Born: Feb 20, 1942 (age 84)

Service history (7 terms)

99th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (1985-01-03 to 1991-01-03)
102th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (1991-01-03 to 1997-01-03)
105th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (1997-01-07 to 2003-01-03)
108th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (2003-01-07 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (2009-01-06 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (2015-01-06 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress — Senate, KY, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2529 on record)

Not VotingsubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 21, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Not VotingproceduralJul 20, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Not VotingproceduralJul 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 198
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJul 16, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 15, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Not VotingproceduralJul 15, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Not VotingproceduralJul 14, 2026 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4784
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 14, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 13, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Not VotingproceduralJun 25, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 25, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Not VotingproceduralJun 25, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 196
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 24, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 24, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
Not VotingproceduralJun 24, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 24, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Not VotingproceduralJun 24, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: John George Edward Marck to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 23, 2026 · Senate · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution — H. Con. Res. 86
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 23, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Not VotingproceduralJun 22, 2026 · Senate · Motion Agreed to
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion — Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 18, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Not VotingproceduralJun 18, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Not VotingproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Not VotingproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to House Message to Accompany H.R. 6644
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 190
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 15, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
YeaproceduralJun 11, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Justin D. Smith to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
YeasubstantiveJun 11, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
YeaproceduralJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
YeasubstantiveJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
YeaproceduralJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony J. Powell to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
YeasubstantiveJun 9, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
YeaproceduralJun 8, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony W. Mattivi to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
Secure America Act
On the Motion — Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1318
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Bill Passed
Secure America Act
On Passage of the Bill — S. 2, As Amended
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 5463
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Padilla Amdt. No. 5808
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Gallego Amdt. No. 5813
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Peters Amdt. No. 5763
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Hirono Amdt. No. 5506