U.S. Senator from New Jersey · Class I
Andy Kim
Position · −0.43
- In office
- Senate 2024–now
House 2019–2024
7 years in CongressMore senior than 21% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57% · Finance and Financial Sector 26%
- Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Education · Health
- Age
- 44
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats most on Taxation: voted against them on 57% of party-line votes (4 of 7), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the National Security and International Trade and Finance subcommittee (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs).
- Sponsored 44 bills this Congress; none has passed the Senate yet.
Where Kim has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · National Security and International Trade and Finance (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)
- Ranking Member · Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 8th in seniority on the minority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Special Committee on Aging · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Kim’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Kim’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kim breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kim voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 26% · 5 of 19 party 0%
- Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
See all 9 issues where Kim has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Kim broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/28/26 | 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…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | 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…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/17/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/29/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/28/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kim is saying
All 22 statements and posts-
Senator Kim Co-Leads Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on Taking Control of AI
Held subcommittee hearing on securing the homeland against rogue AI cyberattacks.
“We know that AI is moving incredibly fast. All of us in the Senate want to see us driving the innovation of the future.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to deliver maternal supply kits to new parents in high-mortality communities.
“Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I’m proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue…”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bill to give military children access to school meal assistance programs.
“No child in our country should go hungry, but right now, red tape is preventing many military children from getting nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. While they’d otherwise be eligible for school meal programs, these kids are unfairly being penalized because their parent serves in uniform. This is a simple but…”
Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility ActSocial WelfareAI-read
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Senator Kim Introduces Series of Legislation to Root Out Corruption in Government
Introduced three bills to combat public corruption and government accountability.
“Americans look at their government and think, ‘corruption.’ They’ve lost trust that their public officials are looking out for them first, instead of themselves. It’s a threat to our democracy and our responsibility to fix.”
Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 4175
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Urged Trump to address China's island building in South China Sea during summit.
“We are concerned that your administration appears to be ignoring this renewed island building campaign while pursuing diplomacy with China. The fact that China has chosen this moment to resume artificial island-building on your watch, after a decade of dormancy, indicates that your administration’s efforts to bolster…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Kim, Warner, Schatz Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced sweeping legislation to establish safety standards for advanced AI systems.
“Innovation without control just leads to chaos, and this is our moment to make sure that the American people have control over the incredible strides we’re seeing on AI.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kim voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 90 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kim’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 44
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
44 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 43 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 48 sponsored billsSponsored 48 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 459 (median 307.5), 99 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Education, Health.
- S. 5574 A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of distribution of newborn supply kits to mothers of newborn infants, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
- S. 5511 Honest Services Fraud Improvement ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5510 Anti-Bribery Improvement ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5509 No Gratuities for Governing Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5495 Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5428 Stop the Wait Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5270 Medicare at Home ActHealth · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 5167 Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 220 | 6% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 64% | Pro |
| Other | 115 | 6% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 70% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 81% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 33 | 12% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 8% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 11% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 47% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 39% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 0% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 0% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 27% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 10% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 0% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DAdam B. SchiffCA Senate96%agreement
- DCory A. BookerNJ Senate95%agreement
- DAlex PadillaCA Senate95%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Kim most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kim’s campaign raised $3.3M: $2.8M (83%) from individuals and $128K (4%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Kim
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 33.
- Allied Pilots Association Political Action Committee Labor union PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Kim this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inKim’s own leadership PAC: In Our Hands. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Kim’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, New JerseyDemocrat2024–present
- U.S. House, NJ-3Democrat2019–2024
Seat
- State
- New Jersey
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 44
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4744
520 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Barrington, Jersey City
- Website
- kim.senate.gov
- SenatorAndyKim
- SenatorAndyKim
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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