Kennedy, John
In office since
2017 · 9 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1951, Centreville
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician
Education
Vanderbilt University · University of Oxford · Magdalen College · University of Virginia · University of Virginia School of Law
Office history
- secretary of state 1996–1999
- Louisiana State Treasurer 2000–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
- secretary
- adviser
Contact
Capitol office
437 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-4623
District office · Alexandria
1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71303
318-445-2892
District office · Baton Rouge
7932 Wrenwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
225-926-8033
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78
Bills sponsored
this session · 286 all-time
185
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 191 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
98.9%
based on 267 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.1%
based on 267 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.5%
based on 267 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
286 billsCurrent session 78 bills
- S 1001 Crucial Communism Teaching Act In Committee
- S 940 Transparency in Banking Act In Committee
- S 824 NFIP Extension Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 729 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act In Committee
- S 616 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025 Signed
- S 658 Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act In Committee
- S 679 LEOSA Reform Act In Committee
- S 682 Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act In Committee
- S 623 No IRIS Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 19 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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)". In Committee
- S 577 Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act In Committee
- S 557 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act In Committee
- S 519 No Propaganda Act In Committee
- S 447 Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act In Committee
- SJRES 13 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. Signed
- SJRES 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". Signed
- S 478 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 477 Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 379 No Red and Blue Banks Act In Committee
- S 397 Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 269 Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act Signed
- S 368 BLOCK Act In Committee
- SJRES 8 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants". In Committee
- SJRES 9 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to "Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts". In Committee
- S 234 Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 208 bills
- S 155 RETURN Act Died
- S 1058 National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2017 Died
- S 2524 An original bill making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Died
- S 923 Reforming Finance for Local Economies Act Died
- S 2451 SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- S 2417 Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2019 Died
- S 2401 JUSTICE Act of 2019 Died
- S 2359 A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require consideration of the assets of a household for broad-based categorical eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Died
- S 2306 Main Street Growth Act Died
- S 2247 Phair Relief Act of 2019 Died
- S 2150 Spurring Small Business Innovation Act Died
- S 2148 Small Business Disaster Recovery Improvement Act Died
- S 2122 National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- S 1927 Expanding Access to Retirement Act of 2019 Died
- S 1782 Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act Died
- S 1724 Ending the Fentanyl Crisis Act of 2019 Died
- S 1700 Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019 Died
- S 1693 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 Signed
- S 1632 Visa Lottery Repeal Act Died
- S 1631 A bill to establish criminal penalties for aliens who fail to depart before the expiration of their visas. Died
- S 1607 Medical Billing Fairness Act of 2019 Died
- S 601 Flood Insurance Affordability Act Died
- S 1533 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act Died
- S 1520 National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 Died
- S 602 Risk Rating 2.0 Transparency Act Died
Co-sponsored
191 billsCurrent session 185 bills
- S 5028 Ratepayer Protection Act In Committee
- S 4805 Save Our Shrimpers Act In Committee
- S 4863 Save Our Shrimpers Act In Committee
- S 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4877 Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act In Committee
- S 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5023 Ban Birth Tourism 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
- S 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization 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
- S 4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4446 PRESS Act 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 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4585 Discount Window Preparedness 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 4632 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4674 DUMP Red Tape Act In Committee
- S 65 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 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 83 Thin Blue Line Act In Committee
- S 84 Sarah's Law In Committee
Historical 6 bills
- S 2434 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2019 Died
- SJRES 5 A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. Died
- SRES 280 A resolution commending the officers and personnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their work during the crisis at the Southern border. Died
- S 2192 State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019 Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 2128 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 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) | Nay | 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 4 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican