Former member of Congress
Lindsey Graham
Republican · Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)
119th Congress, Senate
Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured
17.4%
23 of the 132 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party
Cross-party support how it’s measured
50%
12 of the 24 bills they introduced have a cosponsor from another party
How they voted by issue area
Each vote counts in every issue area its bill has. A Yea on a procedural vote or motion doesn’t mean support for the bill. How we count these
| Issue area | Yea | Nay | Present or not voting | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and food | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| Civil rights | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crime and justice | 13 | 2 | 0 | |
| Defense and veterans | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| Economy and finance | 16 | 2 | 0 | |
| Education | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| Energy | 20 | 4 | 1 | |
| Environment | 24 | 2 | 0 | |
| Foreign affairs and trade | 9 | 8 | 0 | |
| Government and elections | 11 | 3 | 0 | |
| Healthcare | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| Housing | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| Immigration | 13 | 2 | 0 | |
| Labor and jobs | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| Social safety net | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| Taxes | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Technology | 14 | 2 | 1 | |
| Transportation | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Party unity over time
By month, across every Congress we cover in the Senate. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.
Show as a table
| Month | Party unity | With party |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | 100% | 1 of 1 |
| Feb 2021 | 92.1% | 35 of 38 |
| Mar 2021 | 78.7% | 48 of 61 |
| Apr 2021 | 76% | 19 of 25 |
| May 2021 | 71% | 22 of 31 |
| Jun 2021 | 25% | 7 of 28 |
| Jul 2021 | 60.7% | 17 of 28 |
| Aug 2021 | 93.9% | 31 of 33 |
| Sep 2021 | 36.1% | 13 of 36 |
| Oct 2021 | 25.6% | 11 of 43 |
| Nov 2021 | 64.7% | 11 of 17 |
| Dec 2021 | 72.4% | 21 of 29 |
| Jan 2022 | 40% | 4 of 10 |
| Feb 2022 | 23.5% | 8 of 34 |
| Mar 2022 | 26.9% | 14 of 52 |
| Apr 2022 | 53.3% | 8 of 15 |
| May 2022 | 64.2% | 34 of 53 |
| Jun 2022 | 54.5% | 12 of 22 |
| Jul 2022 | 17.9% | 5 of 28 |
| Aug 2022 | 92.7% | 38 of 41 |
| Sep 2022 | 36.4% | 8 of 22 |
| Nov 2022 | 53.8% | 7 of 13 |
| Dec 2022 | 30% | 12 of 40 |
| Jan 2023 | 0% | 0 of 1 |
| Feb 2023 | 11.5% | 3 of 26 |
| Mar 2023 | 51.1% | 23 of 45 |
| Apr 2023 | 73.3% | 11 of 15 |
| May 2023 | 54.5% | 18 of 33 |
| Jun 2023 | 72.7% | 24 of 33 |
| Jul 2023 | 54.5% | 12 of 22 |
| Sep 2023 | 66.7% | 14 of 21 |
| Oct 2023 | 48.1% | 13 of 27 |
| Nov 2023 | 56.7% | 17 of 30 |
| Dec 2023 | 57.1% | 8 of 14 |
| Jan 2024 | 58.3% | 7 of 12 |
| Feb 2024 | 63% | 17 of 27 |
| Mar 2024 | 68.4% | 26 of 38 |
| Apr 2024 | 81% | 17 of 21 |
| May 2024 | 52.4% | 11 of 21 |
| Jun 2024 | 30% | 3 of 10 |
| Jul 2024 | 42.1% | 8 of 19 |
| Aug 2024 | 50% | 1 of 2 |
| Sep 2024 | 36.8% | 7 of 19 |
| Nov 2024 | 100% | 44 of 44 |
| Dec 2024 | 96.6% | 28 of 29 |
| Jan 2025 | 100% | 20 of 20 |
| Feb 2025 | 100% | 64 of 64 |
| Mar 2025 | 98.1% | 52 of 53 |
| Apr 2025 | 100% | 64 of 64 |
| May 2025 | 100% | 35 of 35 |
| Jun 2025 | 100% | 67 of 67 |
| Jul 2025 | 100% | 102 of 102 |
| Aug 2025 | 100% | 23 of 23 |
| Sep 2025 | 97.1% | 33 of 34 |
| Oct 2025 | 100% | 62 of 62 |
| Nov 2025 | 100% | 21 of 21 |
| Dec 2025 | 100% | 30 of 30 |
| Jan 2026 | 73.3% | 11 of 15 |
| Feb 2026 | 100% | 19 of 19 |
| Mar 2026 | 100% | 24 of 24 |
| Apr 2026 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| May 2026 | 100% | 16 of 16 |
| Jun 2026 | 100% | 50 of 50 |
Votes
Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.
Showing 1–50 of 851 votes
- Jun 24, 2026Roll call 192
S.J.Res. 185: On the Motion to Proceed
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.
Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Foreign affairs and trade
NayWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 191
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 190
S.J.Res. 196: On the Motion to Proceed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Education
NayWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 189
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 188
Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
YeaWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 187
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 186
Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
YeaWith their party - Jun 24, 2026Roll call 185
Motion to Invoke Cloture: John George Edward Marck to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 23, 2026Roll call 184
H.Con.Res. 86: On the Concurrent Resolution
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Final passage · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · Foreign affairs and trade
NayWith their party - Jun 23, 2026Roll call 183
Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
Not voting - Jun 22, 2026Roll call 182
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Final passage · Motion Agreed to · Housing, Technology
Not voting - Jun 18, 2026Roll call 181
Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
YeaWith their party - Jun 18, 2026Roll call 180
H.R. 6644: On the Cloture Motion
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Housing, Technology
Yea - Jun 17, 2026Roll call 179
S.Res. 616: On the Motion to Discharge
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Procedural · Motion to Discharge Rejected · Foreign affairs and trade
NayWith their party - Jun 17, 2026Roll call 178
Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 17, 2026Roll call 177
Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
YeaWith their party - Jun 17, 2026Roll call 176
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
YeaWith their party - Jun 16, 2026Roll call 175
H.R. 6644: On the Motion to Proceed
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Procedural · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Housing, Technology
Yea - Jun 16, 2026Roll call 174
S.J.Res. 172: On the Motion to Discharge
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.
Procedural · Motion to Discharge Rejected · Foreign affairs and trade
NayWith their party - Jun 16, 2026Roll call 173
S.J.Res. 190: On the Motion to Proceed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Immigration
NayWith their party - Jun 15, 2026Roll call 172
Confirmation: Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
YeaWith their party - Jun 11, 2026Roll call 171
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Justin D. Smith to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Not voting - Jun 11, 2026Roll call 170
Confirmation: Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
Not voting - Jun 10, 2026Roll call 169
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Not voting - Jun 10, 2026Roll call 168
Confirmation: Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
Not voting - Jun 10, 2026Roll call 167
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony J. Powell to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Not voting - Jun 9, 2026Roll call 166
Confirmation: Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
Final passage · Nomination Confirmed
Not voting - Jun 8, 2026Roll call 165
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony W. Mattivi to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Not voting - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 164
S. 1318: On the Motion to Proceed
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Defense and veterans
YeaWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 163
Secure America Act
Final passage · Bill Passed · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
YeaWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 162
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 161
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 160
Secure America Act
Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 159
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 158
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 157
Secure America Act
Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 156
Secure America Act
Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 155
Secure America Act
Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 154
Secure America Act
Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 153
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 152
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 5, 2026Roll call 151
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
YeaWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 150
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 149
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 148
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 147
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 146
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 145
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 144
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
YeaWith their party - Jun 4, 2026Roll call 143
S. 2: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)
Secure America Act
Procedural · Motion Rejected · Crime and justice, Immigration, Technology
NayWith their party
Bills
The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these
Introduced (24)
- S. 4671: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
- S. 2: Secure America Act
- S. 4533: Coast Guard Personnel Equipment ActCosponsor from another party
- S. 4462: Logan's Law
- S. 4452: Let Experienced Pilots Fly ActCosponsor from another party
- S. 4430: White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
- S. 3859: A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
- S. 3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
- S. 3781: A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
- S. 3765: Medal of Sacrifice ActCosponsor from another party
Cosponsored (132)
- S. 4873: Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act
- S. 4775: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- S. 4659: Election Security Partnership Act
- S. 4629: Government Bailout Prevention Act
- S. 4620: Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
- S. 4593: Detention Authority Clarification Act
- S. 4447: No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act
- S. 4405: 287(g) Expansion Act
- S. 4394: Promoting Police Leadership Act
- S. 4316: Sanctuary City Elimination Act
Service
Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.
Senator for South Carolina
January 3, 2021 – July 11, 2026 · Republican