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Kevin Cramer

RepublicanNorth DakotaCurrently serving

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How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

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Senate vote #118 · 2026S.J.Res. 163
Nay

Move Iran war-powers resolution out of committee

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with or against Iran unless Congress had declared war or authorized the military action, while preserving the ability to defend against attacks. The Senate rejected a motion to bring the resolution out of committee, 49–50. The vote did not decide the resolution’s policy or enact it.

Context: The supplied background describes the version introduced on April 13, 2026; it may not reflect later changes.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 163
Official question
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163
Chamber result
Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
Measure title
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.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2026-04-13. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #117 · 2026Nomination PN855-1
Yea

Senate limited debate on Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve chair

AI-assisted summary

Kevin Warsh was nominated to serve a four-year term as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The Senate voted to limit debate on that nomination, which sets a limit on further debate but does not itself confirm him; the recorded result was 51–45 in favor.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 12, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN855-1
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
Measure title
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #116 · 2026Nomination PN855-2
Yea

Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh for a 14-year Federal Reserve Board term

AI-assisted summary

Kevin Warsh was nominated to serve a 14-year term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, beginning February 1, 2026. The Senate confirmed the nomination, approving his appointment to the Board; the recorded result was 51–45.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 12, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Federal Reserve Board
Official question
On the Nomination PN855-2
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
Measure title
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #115 · 2026Nomination PN855-2
Yea

Senate limited debate on Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve Board nomination

AI-assisted summary

Kevin Warsh was nominated to serve a 14-year term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, beginning February 1, 2026. The Senate voted to limit debate on the nomination, setting a limit on further debate but not confirming him; the recorded result was 49–44 in favor.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 11, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN855-2
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
Measure title
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #114 · 2026S.Res. 690
Yea

Senate approved considering 49 executive and ambassador nominations together

AI-assisted summary

The resolution authorized the Senate to consider 49 nominations together in executive session, including nominees for federal roles and ambassadorships. The Senate agreed to the resolution, approving that procedure for considering the nominations; this vote did not itself confirm the nominees. The recorded result was 46–45.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on May 11, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
S. Res. 690
Official question
On the Resolution S.Res. 690
Chamber result
Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
Measure title
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Legislative background
Passed Senate · 2026-05-11. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #113 · 2026S.J.Res. 184
Nay

Move Iran war-powers resolution out of committee

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with or against Iran unless Congress had declared war or authorized the military action, while preserving the ability to defend against attacks. The Senate rejected a motion to bring the resolution out of the Foreign Relations Committee, 47–50. The vote did not decide the resolution’s policy or enact it.

Context: The supplied background describes the version introduced on April 16, 2026; it may not reflect later changes.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Discharge: S J. Res. 184 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Official question
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184
Chamber result
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
Measure title
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.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2026-04-16. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #112 · 2026S.Res. 690
Yea

Limit debate on resolution to consider nominations together

AI-assisted summary

S. Res. 690 would authorize the Senate to consider certain executive-branch nominations on the Executive Calendar together in executive session. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on the resolution, 51–46. That decision was about debate on the procedural resolution, not a confirmation vote on the nominees.

Context: The supplied description does not identify which nominations the resolution covers.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690
Official question
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
Measure title
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #111 · 2026S.J.Res. 99
Nay

Decline to begin considering a resolution on work-permit extensions

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would overturn a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rule concerning automatic extensions of employment authorization documents. The Senate rejected a motion to begin considering the resolution, so it did not take up the proposal in this vote. The vote did not decide whether to overturn the rule.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on April 29, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 99
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #110 · 2026S.J.Res. 139
Nay

Decline to begin considering a resolution on Colorado’s regional haze plan

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule concerning Colorado’s regional haze plan for the second implementation period. The Senate rejected a motion to begin considering the resolution, so it did not take up the proposal in this vote. The vote did not decide whether to overturn the EPA rule.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on April 29, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 139
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
Measure title
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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #109 · 2026Nomination PN730-14
Yea

Confirm Robert Cekada as director of the firearms and explosives bureau

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for Robert Cekada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The Senate confirmed him by a vote of 59–39.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on April 29, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Official question
On the Nomination PN730-14
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
Measure title
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #108 · 2026S.J.Res. 124
Yea

Rule Cuba war-powers resolution ineligible for privileged consideration

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with or against Cuba unless Congress had declared war or authorized the military action, while preserving self-defense and counternarcotics operations. The Senate ruled the point of order well taken, 51–47, finding the resolution did not qualify for privileged consideration under the procedural question raised. This vote did not pass or reject the resolution itself.

Context: The record does not specify the precise procedural basis for the point of order; the vote result alone does not establish that the resolution was ineligible for all further consideration.

Sources & original record
Official title
Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: The Privilege Status of S.J.Res. 124?
Official question
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124
Chamber result
Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
Measure title
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2026-03-12. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #107 · 2026S.Res. 690
Yea

Begin considering resolution to consider certain nominations together

AI-assisted summary

S. Res. 690 would authorize the Senate to consider certain executive-branch nominations on the Executive Calendar together in executive session. The Senate agreed, 52–47, to begin considering the resolution. This procedural vote took up the resolution; it did not adopt it or confirm any nominees.

Context: The supplied description does not identify which nominations the resolution covers.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #106 · 2026Nomination PN730-14
Yea

Limit debate on Robert Cekada’s nomination to lead the firearms and explosives bureau

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for Robert Cekada to be director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The Senate agreed to limit the remaining debate on his nomination. This vote did not confirm him; a separate vote confirmed the nomination on April 29, 2026.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on April 27, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN730-14
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
Measure title
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #105 · 2026S.Con.Res. 33
Yea

Agree to federal budget levels and reconciliation instructions

AI-assisted summary

The resolution sets budget levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, including recommendations for revenues, spending, deficits, and debt. It also directs four committees to submit recommendations for legislation that could increase the deficit by up to $70 billion over that period. The Senate agreed to the concurrent resolution; this vote did not pass the legislation contemplated by the instructions.

Context: The vote was on an amended resolution, but the amendment purpose is not provided. The background summarizes the introduced version, so it may not describe all changes in the text agreed to.

Sources & original record
Official title
S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended
Official question
On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 33
Chamber result
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
Measure title
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2026-04-21. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #104 · 2026S.Amdt. 5333
Nay

Reject FEMA reserve fund for public assistance and hazard mitigation

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to requiring FEMA to obligate appropriated money for public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. The Senate rejected the amendment, 49–49; this vote did not pass or reject the underlying budget resolution.

Context: The supplied description gives the amendment’s stated purpose, not its full text.

Sources & original record
Official title
Schiff Amdt. No. 5333
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5333 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (49-49)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #103 · 2026S.Amdt. 5336
Nay

Reject reserve fund for study of federal drug pricing agreements

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to a Comptroller General study of the economic consequences of federal agencies’ private or confidential drug-pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Senate rejected the amendment, 48–50; the vote was on this budget amendment, not on a drug-pricing law or the underlying budget resolution.

Context: The supplied description gives the amendment’s stated purpose, not its full text.

Sources & original record
Official title
Wyden Amdt. No. 5336
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5336 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-50)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal department, agency, or office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal department, agency, or office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #102 · 2026S.Amdt. 4855
Nay

Reject waiver for amendment on funding agencies with unspent funds

AI-assisted summary

The underlying Padilla amendment proposed a point of order against reconciliation legislation funding federal agencies that still had unobligated funds from earlier reconciliation bills. This vote rejected a motion to waive budgetary rules for that amendment, 46–52, short of the required three-fifths majority. It did not decide whether the amendment’s policy itself passed.

Context: The record describes the underlying amendment’s purpose but does not provide the full text of the waiver motion.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855
Official question
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)
Chamber result
Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would provide funding to Federal agencies that have unobligated funds from previous reconciliation bills.
Amendment purpose
To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would provide funding to Federal agencies that have unobligated funds from previous reconciliation bills.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #101 · 2026S.Amdt. 5159
Nay

Reject waiver for amendment on most-favored-nation drug pricing

AI-assisted summary

The underlying Sanders amendment proposed adopting most-favored-nation drug pricing, with the stated goal of making U.S. prescription prices no higher than those in Europe or Canada. The Senate rejected a motion to waive budgetary rules for that amendment, 49–49, short of the required three-fifths majority. This vote did not itself adopt or reject the drug-pricing proposal.

Context: The record gives the underlying amendment’s stated purpose, not its full text; the vote was on waiving budgetary rules, not on the amendment itself.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159
Official question
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)
Chamber result
Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To reduce the price of prescription drugs in the United States by more than 50 percent by adopting Most Favored Nation drug pricing so that the American people pay no more for prescription drugs than Europeans or Canadians.
Amendment purpose
To reduce the price of prescription drugs in the United States by more than 50 percent by adopting Most Favored Nation drug pricing so that the American people pay no more for prescription drugs than Europeans or Canadians.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #100 · 2026S.Amdt. 5235
Nay

Reject reserve fund on hedge funds, single-family homes, and rents

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to the effects of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices. The Senate rejected the amendment, 46–52; this did not pass or reject the underlying budget resolution.

Context: The supplied description gives the amendment’s stated purpose, not its full text.

Sources & original record
Official title
Merkley Amdt. No. 5235
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5235 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (46-52)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #99 · 2026S.Amdt. 5378
Yea

Reject budget cuts to foreign aid, refugee programs, education, and science

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed reducing new budget authority across several budget functions, including cuts to foreign aid, refugee spending, the Department of Education, and the National Science Foundation, to offset $70 billion in new spending. The Senate rejected the amendment, 25–73; this vote did not pass or reject the underlying budget resolution.

Context: The supplied description gives the amendment’s stated purpose, not its full text.

Sources & original record
Official title
Paul Amdt. No. 5378
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5378 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (25-73)
Measure title
To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cutting $16,000,000,000 from the Department of Education, and cutting $4,000,000,000 of National Science Foundation funding.
Amendment purpose
To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cutting $16,000,000,000 from the Department of Education, and cutting $4,000,000,000 of National Science Foundation funding.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2026-04-23. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 2
Official vote record Official amendment details