Wicker, Roger F.
In office since
1995 · 31 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1951, Pontotoc
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician, Military Officer, Public Defender
Education
University of Mississippi · Pontotoc High School · University of Mississippi School of Law
Office history
- Member of the Mississippi Senate 1988–1995
- United States representative 1995–2007
- United States representative 1995–1997
- United States representative 1997–1999
- United States representative 1999–2001
- United States representative 2001–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States representative 2007–2007
- 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 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
425 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-6253
District office · Gulfport
2909 13th St., Gulfport, MS, 39501
228-871-7017
District office · Hernando
321 Losher St., Hernando, MS, 38632
662-429-1002
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41
Bills sponsored
this session · 231 all-time
274
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 281 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.8%
based on 260 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.2%
based on 260 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.9%
based on 260 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
231 billsCurrent session 41 bills
- S 3266 USMMA Athletics Act of 2026 Passed
- S 1016 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act In Committee
- S 755 Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act In Committee
- SRES 85 A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl. Passed
- S 574 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 69 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services. In Committee
- S 459 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act In Committee
- S 323 PLAN for Broadband Act In Committee
- S 258 TORNADO Act In Committee
- S 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3304 Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 472 A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners". In Committee
- SRES 446 A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. Passed
- S 2914 Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 365 A resolution designating August 1, 2025, as "Gold Star Children's Day". In Committee
- SCONRES 20 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirming the United States' commitment to its principles and values. In Committee
- S 2580 Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act In Committee
- S 2586 MARA Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Passed
- S 2303 Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act In Committee
- S 2126 Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1656 Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act In Committee
- S 1548 Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1501 SAFE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1457 Engine Testing for Exploration Act In Committee
Historical 190 bills
- S 1052 BENEFIT Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 166 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017. Died
- S 1054 Dynamic Glass Act Died
- SRES 322 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Died
- SRES 15 A resolution honoring the lives of 2 fallen Mississippi police officers, Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe, and expressing condolences to their families. Died
- SRES 149 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. Died
- S 62 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 Died
- SCONRES 13 A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States. Died
- S 2483 TRAP Act Died
- S 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 Died
- S 2346 Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act Died
- SRES 106 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. Died
- S 2308 Patients First Act of 2019 Died
- S 2249 A bill to allow the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on the date of enactment of this Act to continue to serve as such Deputy Administrator. Signed
- S 2166 Regional Ocean Partnership Act Died
- S 2172 Small Business Surcharge Relief Act Died
- S 2171 Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act Died
- S 2170 MEMA Act of 2019 Died
- S 2167 Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2019 Died
- S 657 Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act Died
- S 518 Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act Died
- SRES 272 A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Died
- S 2028 Rural Jobs Act Died
- S 1968 SPECTRUM NOW Act Died
- S 1965 Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act Died
Co-sponsored
281 billsCurrent session 274 bills
- S 4805 Save Our Shrimpers Act In Committee
- S 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act In Committee
- S 4826 SABER Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 787 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In Committee
- S 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- SRES 694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Passed
- S 4421 NOPE Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- SRES 709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- SRES 716 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China. In Committee
- S 4464 FAIR Labels Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 736 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026. Passed
- S 4541 Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4568 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act In Committee
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 4720 Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4730 Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 7 bills
- S 351 Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act Died
- S 619 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017 Died
- S 1164 KIDS Act Died
- S 1182 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the "Deputy Donald William Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman James White Memorial Post Office Building". Died
- S 464 Safe Step Act Died
- S 12 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 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 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | 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 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | 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 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican