Slotkin, Elissa
In office since
2019 · 7 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1976, New York City
Occupation
Politician, Civil Servant, Expert
Education
Cornell University · Cranbrook Schools · School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
Office history
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs 2014–2017
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–2023
- United States representative 2023–2025
- United States senator 2025–present
Contact
Capitol office
291 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-4822
District office · Lansing
315 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI, 48933
517-993-0510
District office · Flint
432 North Saginaw St., Flint, MI, 48502
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 141 all-time
259
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 400 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
899
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95%
based on 262 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5%
based on 262 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.7%
based on 262 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
141 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- S 3511 PRIMED Act In Committee
- S 3203 Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3160 A bill to provide for interagency tabletop exercises to assess the impacts of Department of Defense decisions during crises and evaluate United States Government tools available to augment Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and conflict, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 3164 A bill to require a briefing on increasing procurement of strategic and critical materials from sources in the United States. In Committee
- S 3167 No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3162 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 3161 Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3163 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities. In Committee
- S 3112 Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2745 Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2654 Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2259 Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2214 Future of Defense Manufacturing Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2040 Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act In Committee
- S 2041 Information and Communications Technology and Services National Security Review Act In Committee
- S 4845 Protect Our Polls Act In Committee
- S 4710 Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4188 Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4113 AI Guardrails Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 3819 Paving the Way for American Industry Act In Committee
- S 3766 Make Congress Drive Union Made Act In Committee
- S 3600 National Housing Emergency Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5009 MERIT Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 118 bills
- HR 4668 Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act Died
- HR 4536 Bot Disclosure and Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3873 Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act Died
- HR 3669 Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3670 Short-Term Detention Standards Act Died
- HRES 459 Affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all people, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities. Died
- HR 3415 Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill Died
- HR 3093 CODER Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2800 PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1145 Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act Died
- HR 2421 ALERT Act Died
- HRES 313 Designating April 24, 2019, as "Meningitis B Awareness Day". Died
- HR 2135 PAID AD Act Died
- HR 5954 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West Maple Street in Holly, Michigan, as the "Holly Veterans Memorial Post Office". Signed
- HR 7678 Protecting Against Foreign Adversary Investments Act of 2024 Died
- HR 9077 Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act Died
- HR 9078 PRIMED Act Died
- HR 8925 To provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the United States merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era. Died
- HR 8901 To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8900 To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to authorize certain prizes for the development of non-PFAS-containing turnout gear, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8903 United States-Israel Cooperation to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Reauthorization and Reform Act Died
- HR 8899 To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8902 To direct the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress before carrying out an order to use a nuclear weapon without a declaration of war by Congress. Died
- HR 8898 To require the Comptroller General of the United States to assess the efforts of the Secretary of Defense with respect to the National Defense Stockpile, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8904 To require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy for further collaborating with allies and partners of the United States regarding access to strategic and critical minerals, and for other purposes. Died
Co-sponsored
400 billsCurrent session 259 bills
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4860 CHILE Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". 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 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
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4470 Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 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
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- S 4487 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4483 Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 732 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- SRES 738 A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism. Passed
- S 4576 Jewish American Security Act In Committee
- S 4573 Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 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 4632 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4644 Drain the Slush Fund Act In Committee
- S 4651 Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act In Committee
- S 4650 Improving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops Act In Committee
- S 4660 Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act In Committee
- S 4661 Ensuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops Act In Committee
Historical 141 bills
- HR 1174 Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 Died
- HR 8912 Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act of 2024 Died
- HR 2768 PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act Died
- HR 3195 Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act Died
- HR 308 Rosa Parks Day Act Died
- HR 8801 DHS Joint Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2022 Died
- HR 3464 ACTION for National Service Act Died
- HR 3019 American Grown Act Died
- HR 3657 Bill’s Promise Act Died
- HR 208 Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4194 National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 147 Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket. Died
- HR 3038 Securing American Science and Technology Act of 2019 Died
- HR 679 To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4305 PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act Died
- HR 3266 JROTC Cyber Training Act Died
- HR 3137 Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3344 Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act Died
- HR 1824 Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. Died
- HR 2235 HELLPP Act Died
- HR 1329 Medicaid Reentry Act Died
- HR 4402 Inland Waters Security Review Act Died
- HR 2985 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that payment of taxes on deferred foreign income in installments shall not prevent credit or refund of overpayments or increase estimated taxes. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 | 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 3 past roles
- Upper chamber District 8 Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber District 7 Democratic