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Rand Paul

Republican · U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)

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119th Congress, Senate

Party unity how it’s measured

88.2%

Voted with their party on 704 of 798 party-unity votes

Missed votes how it’s measured

4.5%

Missed 41 of 915 votes they were eligible for

Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured

44.8%

26 of the 58 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party

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Cross-party support how it’s measured

15.4%

8 of the 52 bills they introduced have a cosponsor from another party

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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 areaYeaNayPresent or not votingVotes
Agriculture and food090
Civil rights040
Crime and justice3140
Defense and veterans0130
Economy and finance4150
Education1130
Energy11160
Environment14130
Foreign affairs and trade8120
Government and elections5101
Healthcare1130
Housing070
Immigration3140
Labor and jobs0120
Social safety net1130
Taxes221
Technology3150
Transportation1130

Party unity over time

By month, across every Congress we cover in the Senate. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.

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MonthParty unityWith party
Jan 2021100%2 of 2
Feb 202194.7%36 of 38
Mar 202196.5%55 of 57
Apr 2021100%16 of 16
May 202194.1%32 of 34
Jun 2021100%27 of 27
Jul 202193.3%28 of 30
Aug 202195.8%46 of 48
Sep 202196.9%31 of 32
Oct 202193.2%41 of 44
Nov 2021100%17 of 17
Dec 202196.3%26 of 27
Jan 202291.7%11 of 12
Feb 2022100%42 of 42
Mar 202298.1%53 of 54
Apr 202293.3%14 of 15
May 202294.4%51 of 54
Jun 2022100%22 of 22
Jul 202296.6%28 of 29
Aug 202297.6%40 of 41
Sep 2022100%24 of 24
Nov 2022100%13 of 13
Dec 202297.6%40 of 41
Jan 2023100%1 of 1
Feb 2023100%27 of 27
Mar 202377.3%34 of 44
Apr 2023100%16 of 16
May 202397%32 of 33
Jun 202394.1%32 of 34
Jul 202390.9%20 of 22
Sep 2023100%21 of 21
Oct 202371.4%15 of 21
Nov 202397.1%34 of 35
Dec 2023100%14 of 14
Jan 2024100%14 of 14
Feb 202496.2%25 of 26
Mar 202497.4%38 of 39
Apr 202495.5%21 of 22
May 2024100%20 of 20
Jun 2024100%13 of 13
Jul 2024100%18 of 18
Aug 202450%1 of 2
Sep 2024100%22 of 22
Nov 2024100%43 of 43
Dec 2024100%29 of 29
Jan 2025100%19 of 19
Feb 202595.5%64 of 67
Mar 202588.7%47 of 53
Apr 202591.5%54 of 59
May 202594.3%50 of 53
Jun 202584.1%58 of 69
Jul 202594.1%96 of 102
Aug 2025100%23 of 23
Sep 202575.8%25 of 33
Oct 202573.8%45 of 61
Nov 202552.4%11 of 21
Dec 202593.8%30 of 32
Jan 202670.6%12 of 17
Feb 2026100%13 of 13
Mar 202681%17 of 21
Apr 202686.1%31 of 36
May 202687.5%14 of 16
Jun 202694.7%54 of 57
Jul 202690%18 of 20
Aug 202688.9%8 of 9
Sep 202688.2%15 of 17

Votes

Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.

Showing 1–50 of 915 votes

  • Sep 30, 2026Roll call 256

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 30, 2026Roll call 255

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 30, 2026Roll call 254

    H.R. 9340: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Ratepayer Protection Act

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · Energy

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 30, 2026Roll call 253

    H.R. 7008: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Stop Insider Trading Act

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 29, 2026Roll call 252

    S.Res. 852: On the Motion to Discharge

    A resolution requesting information on Israel'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

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Sep 29, 2026Roll call 251

    S.J.Res. 197: 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

    Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Healthcare, Technology

    NayWith their party
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 250

    S. 4668: On Passage of the Bill

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Final passage · Bill Passed · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 249

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Education

    NayWith their party
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 248

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Education

    NayWith their party
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 247

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Education

    NayWith their party
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 246

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Education

    Yea
  • Sep 28, 2026Roll call 245

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Agreed to · Education

    Yea
  • Sep 24, 2026Roll call 244

    H.Con.Res. 89: 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 Rejected · Foreign affairs and trade

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Sep 24, 2026Roll call 243

    S. 4668: On the Cloture Motion

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 24, 2026Roll call 242

    S. 4668: On the Amendment

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Agreed to · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 23, 2026Roll call 241

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 22, 2026Roll call 240

    S. 4668: On the Cloture Motion

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 22, 2026Roll call 239

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 17, 2026Roll call 238

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 17, 2026Roll call 237

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 17, 2026Roll call 236

    S. 4668: On the Motion to Proceed

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Procedural · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 15, 2026Roll call 235

    S. 4668: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Education

    Nay
  • Sep 15, 2026Roll call 234

    H.R. 3633: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · Economy and finance, Technology

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 15, 2026Roll call 233

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Sep 14, 2026Roll call 232

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 8, 2026Roll call 231

    S. 5271: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · Civil rights, Government and elections, Immigration

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 8, 2026Roll call 230

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 8, 2026Roll call 229

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 8, 2026Roll call 228

    H.R. 6500: On Passage of the Bill

    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

    Final passage · Bill Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Nay
  • Aug 8, 2026Roll call 227

    H.R. 6500: On the Motion to Table

    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

    Procedural · Motion to Table Agreed to · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Yea
  • Aug 7, 2026Roll call 226

    H.R. 6500: On the Cloture Motion

    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Nay
  • Aug 7, 2026Roll call 225

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 7, 2026Roll call 224

    H.R. 5334: On Passage of the Bill

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    Final passage · Bill Passed · Crime and justice, Energy, Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration, Taxes, Transportation

    Nay
  • Aug 7, 2026Roll call 223

    H.R. 5334: On the Amendment

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    Amendment · Amendment Rejected · Crime and justice, Energy, Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration, Taxes, Transportation

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Aug 5, 2026Roll call 222

    S.J.Res. 187: 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

    Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Environment

    NayWith their party
  • Aug 5, 2026Roll call 221

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 5, 2026Roll call 220

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 5, 2026Roll call 219

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Aug 3, 2026Roll call 218

    H.R. 6500: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Government and elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Nay
  • Jul 30, 2026Roll call 217

    S.Res. 817: On the Resolution

    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Final passage · Resolution Agreed to · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Jul 30, 2026Roll call 216

    S.J.Res. 181: 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

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Jul 30, 2026Roll call 215

    S.J.Res. 199: 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 Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

    Procedural · Motion to Proceed Rejected · Social safety net

    NayWith their party
  • Jul 29, 2026Roll call 214

    S.Res. 817: On the Cloture Motion

    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Jul 29, 2026Roll call 213

    H.R. 5334: On the Motion to Proceed

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    Procedural · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Crime and justice, Energy, Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration, Taxes, Transportation

    Nay
  • Jul 28, 2026Roll call 212

    H.R. 5334: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    Cloture · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Crime and justice, Energy, Foreign affairs and trade, Immigration, Taxes, Transportation

    Nay
  • Jul 28, 2026Roll call 211

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    YeaWith their party
  • Jul 27, 2026Roll call 210

    On the Cloture Motion

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence

    Cloture · Cloture Motion Agreed to

    YeaWith their party
  • Jul 23, 2026Roll call 209

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    Not voting
  • Jul 23, 2026Roll call 208

    On the Nomination

    Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

    Final passage · Nomination Confirmed

    Not voting
  • Jul 23, 2026Roll call 207

    S.J.Res. 180: 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

    Not voting

Bills

The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these

Introduced (52)

  • S. 5589: No United States Aid for Terrorism Act
  • S.J.Res. 217: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
  • S. 5262: Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026
  • S. 4998: Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026
  • S. 4583: Legalizing Premium Health Care Act of 2026
  • S. 4486: A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes.
  • S.J.Res. 189: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.
  • S. 4315: Hemp Safety Enforcement ActCosponsor from another party
  • S.J.Res. 108: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of Ukraine of certain defense articles and services.
  • S. 3853: End the Vaccine Carveout Act

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Cosponsored (58)

  • S. 5206: Cold War Military Force Repeal ActIntroduced by another party
  • S. 5185: Audit the Pentagon ActIntroduced by another party
  • S. 5158: Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026
  • S. 4941: Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026Introduced by another party
  • S. 4537: A bill to repeal the Military Selective Service Act.Introduced by another party
  • S. 4013: National Constitutional Carry Act
  • S. 3868: Count the Crimes to Cut Act
  • S. 3850: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era ActIntroduced by another party
  • S. 3752: SAVE America Act
  • S.J.Res. 104: 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.Introduced by another party

See all 58

Service

Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.

  • Senator for Kentucky

    January 3, 2017 – present · Republican