U.S. Senator from Maine · Class I
Angus S. King, Jr.
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.17
- In office
- Senate 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 29%
- Energy & environment 27%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Health
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 82
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats more often than all but 2 of the 47 Senate Democrats: sided with them on 87% of party-line votes (median 96%).
- The most moderate Senate Democrat by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the Senate: agrees with Republicans on 18% of contested votes, more than 96% of senators.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Energy & environment: voted against them on 27% of party-line votes (7 of 26), against 4% for most Democrats.
Where King has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Strategic Forces (Armed Services)
- Ranking Member · National Parks (Energy and Natural Resources)
- Armed Services · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Energy and Natural Resources · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 4th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of King’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in King’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where King breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where King voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 29% · 2 of 7 party 0%
- Energy & environment 27% · 7 of 26 party 4%
- Nominations 20% · 42 of 213 party 5%
Every issue Pro See all 9 issues where King has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where King broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Amendment · 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 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of AmbassadorOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of KoreaOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of KoreaOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What King is saying
All 28 statements and posts-
Senate unanimously passed resolution designating September 30th as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.
“National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day is a solemn reminder of our responsibility to the veterans we have lost, and to the families who carry their memory forward.”
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King, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Across the United States
Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline domestic material sourcing for affordable housing.
“Despite our country’s desperate need for additional affordable housing options, American homebuilders face steep costs and bureaucratic red tape.”
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Welcomed Air Force's selection of Bangor Air National Guard Base as finalist for new KC-46A squadron.
“This announcement from the Air Force is an important step toward equipping the MAINEiacs with the advanced aircraft they need to carry out their critical mission.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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King Leads Golden Dome Hearing, Questions Scholars on Costs and Impacts to American Taxpayer
Questioned experts at hearing on costs and impacts of Golden Dome missile defense project.
“…The other piece of this that bothers me, I was looking at the president's executive order, which says it will deter and defend its citizens and critical infrastructure, provide for the common defense of its citizens.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Keep Safeguards in Place for Displaced Ukrainians
Urged administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainian citizens for 18 months.
“To ensure that eligible Ukrainian nationals currently in the United States can continue living and working safely while conditions in their home country remain perilous, we urge you issue an extension and redesignation of TPS for Ukraine.”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to High-Cost Prescription Medications
Introduced bipartisan bill to improve veterans' access to high-cost prescription medications.
“Our men and women in uniform didn’t hesitate when it came time to answer the call and serve the nation – we shouldn’t hesitate to make their retirement from service as comfortable as possible.”
Military Health CareAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill King voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 88 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far King’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 36
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
36 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 35 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 39 sponsored billsSponsored 39 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 463 (median 308), 246 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Health, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- S. 5652 A bill to clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 3938 TAP Promotion ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5497 Providing Veterans Essential Medications ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5466 FASTER ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5406 VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5378 Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
- S. 5213 SMASH 2.0 ActHealth · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 23% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 77% |
| Other | 113 | 21% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 50 | 36% |
| Immigration | 37 | 78% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 83% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 27% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% |
| Congress | 18 | 11% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 18 | 22% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 0% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 20% |
| Health care | 10 | 0% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 25% |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% |
| Health | 4 | 75% |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
How often King voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DChristopher A. CoonsDE Senate92%agreement
- DTim KaineVA Senate91%agreement
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Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members King most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle King’s campaign raised $64K: $29K (45%) from individuals and $30K (46%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $63K.
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.
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Who funds King
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 13.
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
- Array Digital Infrastructure Corporate PAC
- Int'L Union of Elevator Constructors Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave King this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare King’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Experience
- Lawyer
- Television presenter
- Co-producer
- Business executive
- Entrepreneur
Education
- University of Virginia School of LawJuris Doctor 1969
- Dartmouth CollegeBachelor of Arts 1966
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, MaineIndependent2013–present
Seat
- State
- Maine
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 82
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5344
133 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Bangor, Biddeford, Portland, Augusta, Presque Isle
- Website
- king.senate.gov
- SenatorAngusSKingJr
- YouTube
- SenatorAngusKing
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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