Daines, Steve
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1962, Van Nuys
Occupation
Businessperson, Politician
Education
Montana State University · Bozeman High School
Office history
- delegate 1984–1984
- United States representative 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
320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2651
District office · Billings
222 N. 32nd St., Billings, MT, 59101
406-245-6822
District office · Great Falls
104 4th Street North, Great Falls, MT, 59401
406-453-0148
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62
Bills sponsored
this session · 274 all-time
327
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 335 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
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
100%
based on 261 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 261 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.3%
based on 261 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
274 billsCurrent session 62 bills
- S 239 Crow Revenue Act In Committee
- S 763 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 808 Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act In Committee
- S 704 Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 537 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 451 Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act In Committee
- S 460 Supporting Made in America Energy Act In Committee
- S 479 New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 362 A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 309 A PLUS Act In Committee
- S 274 Next of Kin Collections Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 240 Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 Passed
- S 241 Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 205 Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act In Committee
- S 207 Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 213 Main Street Tax Certainty Act In Committee
- S 159 Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act In Committee
- S 137 FIND Act In Committee
- SCONRES 4 A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. In Committee
- S 45 Balanced Budget Accountability Act In Committee
- S 3486 Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act In Committee
- S 3409 Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act In Committee
- S 3103 A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries. In Committee
- S 3064 Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 459 A resolution honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Passed
Historical 212 bills
- SCONRES 3 A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Died
- S 1097 Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard Dual-Status Review and Modernization Act Died
- S 1031 Crowdfunding Enhancement Act Died
- S 110 A PLUS Act Died
- S 998 Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act Died
- S 975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian coal production tax credit. Died
- S 6 Balanced Budget Accountability Act Died
- S 16 Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 Died
- S 18 Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act Died
- S 950 Wildland Firefighter Fairness Act Died
- S 949 Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act Died
- S 932 BASIC Act Died
- S 894 A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide requirements for the disposal of surplus Federal property relating to review of bidders and post-sale responsibilities. Died
- S 886 DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017 Died
- S 887 DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017 Died
- S 2435 BASIC Act Died
- S 2407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes, and for other purposes. Died
- SRES 117 A resolution designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as "National Park Week". Died
- SRES 289 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity. Died
- S 685 Clean Water for Rural Communities Act Died
- S 697 Tax Relief for Guard and Reserve Training Act Died
- S 2229 Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2019 Died
- S 605 Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act Died
- S 2108 Small County PILT Parity Act Died
- S 490 A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam. Signed
Co-sponsored
335 billsCurrent session 327 bills
- S 4479 ACCESS Act In Committee
- S 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- S 4880 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4942 SAFE Banking Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4975 HEATS Act 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 4420 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026 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
- SRES 702 A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States. Passed
- S 4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 In Committee
- 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 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 737 A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Passed
- SRES 734 A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day". Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4604 Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act In Committee
- S 4619 Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business 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
- SRES 727 A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Passed
Historical 8 bills
- SRES 81 World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution 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 34 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017 Died
- S 1373 SAME Act Died
- SCONRES 6 A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Died
- S 941 Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act Died
- S 1164 KIDS 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 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) | 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 | Not Voting | 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