Graham, Lindsey
In office since
1995 · 31 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1955, Central
Occupation
Politician, Judge Advocate, City Attorney, County Attorney, Air Force Officer
Education
University of South Carolina · D. W. Daniel High School · University of South Carolina School of Law
Office history
- United States representative 1995–1997
- United States representative 1999–2001
- United States representative 2001–2003
- 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 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–2026
- United States senator 2025–2026
Contact
Capitol office
211 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-5972
District office · Florence
401 W. Evans St., Florence, SC, 29501
843-669-1505
District office · Pendleton
124 Exchange St., Pendleton, SC, 29670
864-646-4090
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37
Bills sponsored
this session · 136 all-time
166
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 171 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
386
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 386 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 247 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 247 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.2%
based on 247 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
136 billsCurrent session 37 bills
- S 1043 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for qualified fuel cell property. In Committee
- S 775 SAFE Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 101 A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran. In Committee
- SCONRES 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Passed
- SRES 78 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget. In Committee
- SRES 72 A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. Passed
- S 304 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 43 A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran. In Committee
- S 95 Parris Island Protection Act In Committee
- S 3546 Sunset Section 230 Act In Committee
- SRES 549 A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation. In Committee
- SJRES 94 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns. In Committee
- SRES 458 A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate. In Committee
- S 2978 Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act In Committee
- SRES 427 A resolution designating October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Passed
- SRES 426 A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States. In Committee
- S 2805 Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act In Committee
- S 2644 Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act In Committee
- SRES 285 A resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Passed
- S 1888 United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 212 A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 1241 Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 786 A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Passed
- S 4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 2 Secure America Act Signed
Historical 99 bills
- S 2583 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 Died
- S 2511 Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act Died
- SRES 346 A resolution designating October 8, 2019, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Died
- S 2436 Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act of 2019 Died
- S 2409 United States Reciprocal Trade Act 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 2128 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 Died
- S 474 A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens. Died
- SRES 252 A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. Died
- S 341 Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 Died
- S 1819 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Permanent General Provisions Act of 2019 Died
- S 1788 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 245 A resolution designating July 17, 2019, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Died
- S 1494 Secure and Protect Act of 2019 Died
- S 128 BRIDGE Act Died
- S 1468 Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 14 A resolution commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. Died
- SRES 209 A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2019, as "National Police Week". Died
- S 425 Secure and Protect Act of 2023 Died
- S 377 Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023 Died
- SRES 155 A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former United States Senator for the State of South Carolina. Died
- S 874 Dream Act of 2019 Died
- S 790 Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Died
- S 482 Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 57 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary. Died
Co-sponsored
171 billsCurrent session 166 bills
- S 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act 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
- SRES 689 A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship. Passed
- S 4405 287(g) Expansion Act In Committee
- SRES 697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship. 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 4447 No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals 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
- 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 4593 Detention Authority Clarification Act In Committee
- S 4629 Government Bailout Prevention Act In Committee
- S 4620 Mandatory E-Verify 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 4659 Election Security Partnership Act In Committee
- S 4775 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act In Committee
- S 4394 Promoting Police Leadership Act Passed
- 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 70 A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism. In Committee
- SRES 21 A resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day". In Committee
- S 84 Sarah's Law In Committee
- S 100 Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act In Committee
- S 94 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
Historical 5 bills
- SRES 72 A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. 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
- S 1727 Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Died
- S 1535 REPAIR 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 12 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SJRES 180
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. 180 |
Nay | fail | July 23, 2026 |
|
SJRES 198
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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 |
Nay | fail | July 16, 2026 |
|
S 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 |
Yea | fail | July 14, 2026 |
|
SJRES 196
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 |
Nay | fail | June 24, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On Passage of the Bill S. 2 |
Yea | pass | June 05, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On the Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions) |
Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On the Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions) |
Nay | fail | June 04, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On the Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions) |
Nay | fail | June 04, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On the Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions) |
Nay | fail | June 04, 2026 |
|
S 2
Secure America Act
On the Motion to Proceed S. 2 |
Yea | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 185
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 Proceed S.J.Res. 185 |
Nay | fail | June 24, 2026 |
|
SJRES 190
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 |
Nay | fail | June 16, 2026 |
Historical 38 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN999-5 | Yea | pass | July 23, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-6 | Yea | pass | July 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-6 | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-5 | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-3 | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-3 | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN938-1 | Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN851-8 | Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN938-1 | Yea | pass | July 20, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 | Yea | pass | July 16, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN930-4 | Yea | pass | July 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 | Yea | pass | July 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN930-2 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN930-7 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 | Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN859-3 | Not Voting | pass | June 23, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN730-33 | Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 | Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN901-8 | Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 | Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN851-7 | Yea | pass | June 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN851-7 | Not Voting | pass | June 11, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN901-4 | Not Voting | pass | June 11, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN901-4 | Not Voting | pass | June 10, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN851-5 | Not Voting | pass | June 10, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN851-5 | Not Voting | pass | June 10, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN851-4 | Not Voting | pass | June 09, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN851-4 | Not Voting | pass | June 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5463 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5808 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5813 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | June 05, 2026 |
Career history 13 past roles · since 1995
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican 2021–2026
- Upper chamber Republican 2015–2021
- Upper chamber Republican 2009–2015
- Upper chamber Republican 2003–2009
- Lower chamber District 3 Republican 2001–2003
- Lower chamber District 3 Republican 1999–2001
- Lower chamber District 3 Republican 1997–1999
- Lower chamber District 3 Republican 1995–1997