U.S. Senator from Oklahoma · Class II

Alan Armstrong

Republican 1st term Not running · open seat

100LoyaltyMed 100

100AttendMed 98

6BipartMed 9

0BreaksMed 2

Position · +0.65

In office: Senate 2026–now
Under a year in CongressMore senior than 1% of the Senate
Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Indian Affairs
Bills on: Health · Environmental Protection
Age: 64

2026 election

Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026

On the ballot for this seat

RKevin Hern$10.0M
DN'Kiyla Thomas$57K

See the full race

Bottom line

Where Armstrong has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 12th in seniority on the majority side
Indian Affairs · 6th in seniority on the majority side

Bills on the move

S. 5600 Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 · Introduced

Talks most about

Energy 1 statementSupports bipartisan permitting reform package

Stories in Armstrong’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Armstrong breaks with Republicans

Method

Armstrong has voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this Congress.

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Armstrong broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
09/30/26	H.R. 7008	Stop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public…	Yea	Failed 53–47
09/29/26	S.Res. 852	A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to Discharge	Nay	Failed 47–51
09/29/26	S.J.Res. 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	Nay	Failed 48–51
09/28/26	S. 4668	Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…	Nay	Failed 47–52
09/28/26	S. 4668	Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…	Nay	Failed 49–50
08/08/26	H.R. 6500	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 61–32
06/18/26	H.R. 6644	21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 84–8
06/16/26	H.R. 6644	21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion to Proceed · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 87–8

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Armstrong is saying

All 7 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

Senator Armstrong Praises Bipartisan Permitting Reform Package Advancing Key Reforms to Get America Building Again

Praised bipartisan permitting reform package advancing federal permitting process improvements.
“Just as important, this agreement reflects a massive, cross-sector coalition that has hit the exact same regulatory wall. From conventional energy and manufacturing to mining, electric transmission, transportation, and renewables, industries across our economy are pounding the table together because they recognize that…”

Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act EnergyAI-read

Mentions S. 4944
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September

Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September COMPANIES, LABOR, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO GET AMERICA BUILDING AGAIN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan…
“I remain confident that the committees of jurisdiction will put forward a strong, effective, well-rounded permitting reform package this upcoming work period.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Armstrong on 535 News: It’s Time to Do What’s Right for the Country

Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong on 535 News: It’s Time to Do What’s Right for the Country ARMSTRONG CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN COURAGE TO FIX BROKEN FEDERAL APPROVAL PROCESSES ACROSS RENEWABLE, MINING, AND OIL & GAS SECTORS WASHINGTON,…
“It’s not one form of energy. It’s everything. It’s renewables not being able to get connected into markets that need that power. It’s pipelines not being able to displace fuel oil and coal, which is so much more expensive and so much more emissions. There are mines that we desperately need here in the U.S. to be able…”
Statement · Press release · Sep 8, 2026

Armstrong, Peters: Congress Already Has the Common Ground to Pass Permitting Reform

Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong, Peters: Congress Already Has the Common Ground to Pass Permitting Reform REPUBLICAN SENATOR AND DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN SAY CONGRESS ALREADY AGREES ON ENOUGH TO ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan…
“We have a rare bipartisan window of alignment to solve this. We already agree on enough to get started. If Congress fails to act, we will fail to deliver for the American people. The market is begging to build. It is time for Congress to stop standing in our own way and get America building again.”
Statement · Press release · Aug 31, 2026

ICYMI: Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National Security in 535 News Editorial

Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National Security in 535 News Editorial WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) published an op-ed today in 535 News detailing how bureaucratic red tape…
Statement · Press release · Aug 25, 2026

AFP-Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World

Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World JOHN TIDWELL STRESSES THE URGENCY TO PASS ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT TO MAINTAIN OKLAHOMA’S STATUS AS A NATIONAL ENERGY LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recent opinion…
“Demand for reliable electricity also is rising faster than it has in decades. This is an opportunity for energy-producing states like Oklahoma to help meet that need. Our ability to build and transmit energy will determine whether our country is prepared to meet the demands of an increasingly strained energy grid.…”

Mentions S. 4944

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Armstrong voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.01· expected 1.02

Below expectations

Rank 99 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Armstrong’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

Introduced 2
Action in committee 0
Action beyond committee 0
Passed chamber 0
Became law 0

2 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 2 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate

How Armstrong’s ratings compare with every senator

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one senator; the ringed marker is Armstrong.

Attendance

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 0 missed of 191

Voted on 191 of 191 roll calls; missed 0. Higher than 99% of senators.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Senate R median 100 ┃ Rank 1 of 53

Sided with the Republican majority on 169 votes that split the parties. Higher than 96% of senators.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

6/ 100

Chamber median 9 ┃ −3

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 85% of senators.

Position

How it’s measured

+0.65

Republican middle 80%: 0.38 to 0.78

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 2 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 38 (median 307.5), 7 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Environmental Protection.

S. 5600 Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Introduced
S. 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Nominations	37	100%	Pro
Immigration	30	13%	Pro
Other	26	100%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	24	42%	Pro
International Affairs	21	19%	Pro
Sports and Recreation	11	64%	Pro
Congress	7	100%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	4	25%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	4	100%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	3	67%	Pro
Environmental Protection	3	0%	Pro
Housing and Community Development	3	33%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	3	100%	Pro
Health	2	0%	Pro
Defense & national security	2	100%	Pro
Taxes, finance & economy	2	100%	Pro
Energy & environment	2	100%	Pro
Education	1	0%	Pro
Energy	1	100%	Pro
Families	1	0%	Pro
Taxation	1	0%	Pro
Budget & appropriations	1	100%	Pro
Foreign affairs & trade	1	100%	Pro
Crime & justice	1	100%	Pro