Wyden, Ron
In office since
1981 · 45 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1949, Wichita
Occupation
Politician, Basketball Player
Education
Stanford University · University of California, Santa Barbara · Palo Alto High School · University of Oregon School of Law
Office history
- bureaucrat 1977–1979
- United States representative 1981–1983
- United States representative 1981–1996
- United States representative 1983–1985
- United States representative 1985–1987
- United States representative 1987–1989
- United States representative 1989–1991
- United States representative 1991–1993
- United States representative 1993–1995
- United States representative 1995–1996
- United States senator 1996–1997
- United States senator 1997–1999
- United States senator 1999–2001
- United States senator 2001–2003
- United States senator 2003–2005
- United States senator 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2009–2011
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2023–present
- director
Contact
Capitol office
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-5244
District office · Bend
131 NW. Hawthorne Ave., Bend, OR, 97701
541-330-9142
District office · Eugene
405 E. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97401
541-431-0229
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87
Bills sponsored
this session · 358 all-time
524
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 529 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.4%
based on 271 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.6%
based on 271 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 271 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
358 billsCurrent session 87 bills
- S 888 Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 891 Bipartisan Health Care Act In Committee
- S 837 Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 588 Presidential Audit and Tax Transparency Act In Committee
- S 508 BEACH Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 310 Build Housing with Care Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 136 United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3474 Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act In Committee
- S 3392 AGRITOURISM Act In Committee
- S 3364 Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act In Committee
- SRES 525 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. In Committee
- S 3207 End Rent Fixing Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 95 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships". In Committee
- S 3132 Emergency Relief for Hungry Families Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 88 A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs. Passed
- S 2857 Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2856 Wildfire Smoke Relief Act In Committee
- S 2850 Protecting Legislators and Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence from Doxing and Political Violence Act In Committee
- S 2851 Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act In Committee
- S 2845 Billionaires Income Tax Act In Committee
- SRES 390 A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month". In Committee
- S 2778 Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2751 Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act In Committee
- S 2746 Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act In Committee
- S 2522 Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 271 bills
- S 1068 Clean Energy for America Act Died
- S 1036 Marine Energy Act Died
- S 1005 Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2017 Died
- S 959 Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act Died
- SRES 323 A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Kinship Care Month". Died
- SRES 139 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Died
- SRES 123 A resolution designating May 20, 2017, as "Kids to Parks Day". Died
- S 2480 PILT Reauthorization Act of 2019 Died
- S 823 Protecting Data at the Border Act Died
- SRES 309 A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month". Died
- S 2463 E-Cigarette Tax Parity Act Died
- S 844 GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017 Died
- S 836 Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act Died
- S 2402 COAT Act Died
- S 2385 Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act Died
- SRES 105 A resolution recognizing 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 41st Division. Died
- S 780 Responsibly Addressing the Marijuana Policy Gap Act of 2017 Died
- S 777 Small Business Tax Equity Act of 2017 Died
- S 776 Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act Died
- S 637 Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017 Died
- S 508 Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act Died
- S 513 Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area Designation Act Died
- S 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Died
- S 498 BEST Practices Act Died
- S 1967 Recreation Not Red Tape Act Died
Co-sponsored
529 billsCurrent session 524 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4796 Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4817 CHILD Labor Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- SRES 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. In Committee
- S 4829 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act In Committee
- S 4822 Saving the OOI Act of 2026 Passed
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4860 CHILE Act of 2026 In Committee
- SJRES 199 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)". In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- SRES 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C. In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4889 Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act In Committee
- SRES 796 A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States. In Committee
- S 4946 Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- SJRES 197 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". In Committee
- S 4981 Living Wage For All Act In Committee
- S 4995 A bill to provide for the protection of agricultural workers, and for other purposes. In Committee
Historical 5 bills
- S 2567 Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 347 A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Died
- S 1735 Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019 Died
- S 367 ANTIQUITIES Act Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
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".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
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. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
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)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
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 S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
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)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic