McConnell, Mitch
In office since
1985 · 41 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1942, Sheffield
Occupation
Judge, Lawyer, Politician, Legislative Assistant
Education
University of Louisville · University of Kentucky · duPont Manual High School · University of Kentucky College of Law
Office history
- United States Assistant Attorney General 1974–1975
- United States senator 1985–1987
- United States senator 1993–1995
- United States senator 1995–1997
- United States senator 1997–1999
- United States senator 1999–2001
- United States senator 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2025–present
Contact
Capitol office
317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2541
District office · Bowling Green
241 E. Main St., Bowling Green, KY, 42101
270-781-1673
District office · Fort Wright
1885 Dixie Hwy., Fort Wright, KY, 41011
859-578-0188
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 124 all-time
63
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 65 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
899
Recorded votes
85%
Vote participation
voted in 85% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.6%
based on 234 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.4%
based on 234 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
86.3%
based on 234 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
124 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- S 930 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans. In Committee
- SRES 117 A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. Passed
- SRES 94 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Passed
- S 698 Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 500 CAREER Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 476 White Oak Resiliency Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 41 A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress. Passed
- SRES 388 A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day". Passed
- SRES 362 A resolution to provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. Passed
- S 2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 In Committee
- S 1674 Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025 In Committee
- SCONRES 12 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II. Passed
- S 4530 A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. Signed
Historical 111 bills
- S 728 RECLAIM Act of 2017 Died
- S 2251 AGED Spirits Act Died
- S 429 AGED Spirits Act Died
- SRES 57 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
- SRES 240 A resolution relative to the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Former Chaplain of the United States Senate. Died
- SJRES 10 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by the Secretary of the Interior relating to stream protection. Died
- S 1541 Tobacco-Free Youth Act Died
- SRES 16 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
- S 176 HELP for Coal Miners Health Care Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 7 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
- SRES 192 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera. Died
- SRES 4 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
- SRES 3 A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. Died
- SRES 2 A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. Died
- SRES 1 A resolution informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled. Died
- SCONRES 2 A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Died
- SCONRES 1 A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Died
- SRES 172 A resolution to authorize testimony in an administrative hearing for Bryan K. Stanley before the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. Died
- SRES 31 A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
- SRES 151 A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Pratersch. Died
- S 1021 A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 with respect to a portion of the Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway, and for other purposes. Died
- SRES 139 A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Died
- SRES 107 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Taubert. Died
- SJRES 8 A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. Died
- SRES 12 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Died
Co-sponsored
65 billsCurrent session 63 bills
- 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 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 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 728 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 34 Justice for 9/11 Act In Committee
- SRES 19 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy. Passed
- S 165 Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act In Committee
- S 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 6 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act In Committee
- S 5 Laken Riley Act Signed
- S 339 Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act In Committee
- S 401 Fair Access to Banking Act In Committee
- S 556 Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 80 A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success. Passed
- S 587 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 593 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 89 A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter. Passed
- SRES 91 A resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine. In Committee
- S 952 A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies. In Committee
- SRES 148 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming. Passed
- S 1241 Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 In Committee
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 |
Not Voting | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | 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) | Nay | 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 | Not Voting | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Not Voting | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Not Voting | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Not Voting | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Not Voting | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Not Voting | 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) | Not Voting | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | 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 | Not Voting | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | 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 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Not Voting | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Not Voting | 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