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Roger F. Wicker

RepublicanMississippiCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

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 #137 · 2025Nomination PN12-25
Yea

Confirm Christopher Landau as deputy secretary of state

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be deputy secretary of state. The confirmation vote passed, approving his appointment to the position.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 24, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-25
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
Measure title
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #136 · 2025Nomination PN12-36
Yea

Confirm John Phelan as secretary of the Navy

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed John Phelan, of Florida, to be secretary of the Navy. The confirmation vote passed, approving his appointment to the position.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 24, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the Navy
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-36
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
Measure title
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the Navy
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #135 · 2025Nomination PN12-25
Yea

Limit debate on Christopher Landau’s deputy secretary of state nomination

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to limit the remaining debate on Christopher Landau’s nomination to be deputy secretary of state. The motion passed; this vote limited debate but did not itself confirm Landau. The Senate held a separate confirmation vote on March 24, 2025.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Christopher Landau to be Deputy Secretary of State
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-25
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
Measure title
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #134 · 2025Nomination PN12-36
Yea

Limit debate on John Phelan’s secretary of the Navy nomination

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to limit the remaining debate on John Phelan’s nomination to be secretary of the Navy. The motion passed; this vote limited debate but did not itself confirm Phelan. The Senate held a separate confirmation vote on March 24, 2025.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: John Phelan to be Secretary of the Navy
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-36
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
Measure title
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the Navy
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #133 · 2025H.R. 1968
Yea

Pass the fiscal year 2025 continuing appropriations bill

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 1968 provides continuing funding for federal agencies for the rest of fiscal year 2025 and extends various programs and authorities. The Senate passed the bill, 54-46. The background describes the version introduced in the House; it does not establish that this was the exact text passed by the Senate.

Context: The background describes the House-introduced version; the exact text passed may differ.

Sources & original record
Official title
H.R. 1968
Official question
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1968
Chamber result
Bill Passed (54-46)
Measure title
A bill making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-03-10. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #132 · 2025S.Amdt. 1266
Nay

Reject Paul amendment to reduce USAID appropriations

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed reducing the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development. The Senate rejected the amendment, 27-73; this vote concerned the amendment, not passage of the underlying continuing appropriations bill.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Paul Amdt. No. 1266
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1266 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (27-73)
Measure title
To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.
Amendment purpose
To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #131 · 2025S.Amdt. 1272
Nay

Reject Van Hollen amendment barring appropriated funds for DOGE

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed prohibiting the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE. The Senate rejected the amendment, 48-52, short of the three-fifths majority required. This vote addressed the amendment, not passage of the underlying continuing appropriations bill.

Context: The supplied record does not define DOGE.

Sources & original record
Official title
Van Hollen Amdt. No. 1272
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1272 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
Amendment purpose
To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #130 · 2025S.Amdt. 1274
Nay

Reinstating veterans fired from federal jobs without cause

AI-assisted summary

The amendment would make veteran federal employees dismissed without cause eligible for reinstatement and require agencies to report how many veteran employees they fired. The Senate rejected the amendment, which did not meet the required three-fifths threshold. This vote concerned the amendment’s proposed protections and reporting requirements, not passage of the underlying bill.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Duckworth Amdt. No. 1274
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1274 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To make veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily dismissed without cause eligible for reinstatement and to require reports from Executive agencies on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies.
Amendment purpose
To make veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily dismissed without cause eligible for reinstatement and to require reports from Executive agencies on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #129 · 2025S.Amdt. 1273
Nay

Except specified rescissions from a continuing-funding bill

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed changes to H.R. 1968, a bill providing continuing appropriations and other extensions through September 30, 2025. It would alter the listed section references and add an exception for section 530, thereby excepting certain rescissions from application. The Senate rejected the amendment, so these changes were not adopted by this vote.

Context: The supplied amendment text is identified as submitted; there is no separate evidence here of changes made on the floor before the vote.

Senate vote #128 · 2025H.R. 1968
Yea

Limit debate on 2025 continuing appropriations and program extensions

AI-assisted summary

The bill would continue federal agency funding for the rest of fiscal year 2025, largely at fiscal year 2024 levels, and extend several expiring programs and authorities. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on the bill, a procedural step that does not pass it or immediately end all debate. The vote was 62–38; it was not a vote on final passage.

Context: The description summarizes the version introduced in the House on March 10, 2025; the record does not establish that this was the exact text before the Senate at this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 1968
Official question
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 1968
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
A bill making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-03-10. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #127 · 2025S. 331
Yea

Pass the bill scheduling fentanyl-related substances

AI-assisted summary

The bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It also addresses penalties for offenses involving these substances and creates or changes processes for research involving controlled substances. The Senate passed the bill, as amended, by 84–16; this was a final passage vote, not merely a vote to begin considering the bill.

Context: The supplied background describes the bill as introduced; the record does not establish that every provision in that version remained unchanged in the amended text passed by the Senate.

Sources & original record
Official title
S. 331, as amended
Official question
On Passage of the Bill S. 331
Chamber result
Bill Passed (84-16)
Measure title
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-01-30. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #126 · 2025Nomination PN12-16
Yea

Confirm Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be deputy secretary of defense. The vote was 59–40. This was the confirmation decision, not a vote to limit debate on his nomination.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-16
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
Measure title
Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #125 · 2025Nomination PN12-16
Yea

Limit debate on Stephen Feinberg’s defense deputy nomination

AI-assisted summary

Stephen Feinberg was nominated to be deputy secretary of defense. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on his nomination, a procedural step that does not itself confirm him or immediately end all debate. The vote was 56–39; confirmation was decided separately.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 14, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Stephen Feinberg to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-16
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
Measure title
Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #124 · 2025S. 331
Yea

Limit debate on the bill scheduling fentanyl-related substances

AI-assisted summary

The bill would permanently place fentanyl-related substances as a class in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It also addresses penalties for offenses involving these substances and changes processes for research involving controlled substances. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on the bill, a procedural step that does not pass it or immediately end all debate. The vote was 84–15.

Context: The supplied background describes the bill as introduced; the record does not establish that this was the exact text before the Senate at this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 331
Official question
On the Cloture Motion S. 331
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-01-30. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #123 · 2025Nomination PN22-12
Yea

Confirm Jeffrey Kessler as commerce under secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be under secretary of commerce for industry and security. The vote was 54–45. This was the confirmation decision, not a vote to limit debate on his nomination.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Official question
On the Nomination PN22-12
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
Measure title
Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #122 · 2025Nomination PN22-12
Yea

Limit debate on Jeffrey Kessler’s Commerce Department nomination

AI-assisted summary

The nomination would make Jeffrey Kessler Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The Senate agreed to limit debate on the nomination, a procedural step that did not confirm him. The vote was 54–45.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey Kessler to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN22-12
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
Measure title
Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #121 · 2025Nomination PN13-12
Yea

Confirm William Pulte as housing finance agency director

AI-assisted summary

This nomination was for William Pulte to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a five-year term. The Senate confirmed him, with 56 votes in favor and 43 opposed.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Official question
On the Nomination PN13-12
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
Measure title
William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #120 · 2025Nomination PN13-12
Yea

Limit debate on William Pulte’s housing finance agency nomination

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for William Pulte to serve as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a five-year term. The Senate agreed to limit debate on the nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm him. The vote was 57–41.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: William Pulte to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN13-12
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
Measure title
William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #119 · 2025Nomination PN12-42
Yea

Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as deputy secretary of labor

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on Keith Sonderling’s nomination to serve as deputy secretary of labor. It confirmed him, 53–46. This was the confirmation vote, not a vote to limit debate on his nomination.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 12, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-42
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
Measure title
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #118 · 2025Nomination PN12-42
Yea

Senate limits debate on Keith Sonderling’s labor nomination

AI-assisted summary

The vote concerned Keith Sonderling’s nomination to be deputy secretary of labor. The Senate agreed, 53–45, to limit the remaining debate on his nomination, allowing the confirmation process to advance. This vote did not itself confirm him; the Senate held a separate confirmation vote.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on March 12, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-42
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
Measure title
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1