U.S. Senator from Nevada · Class III
Catherine Cortez Masto
Position · −0.34
- In office
- Senate 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 27% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37%
- Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Energy
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 62
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.00 against 0.64 expected.
- 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 Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection subcommittee (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs).
Where Cortez Masto has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)
- Ranking Member · Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (Energy and Natural Resources)
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Energy and Natural Resources · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Finance · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Indian Affairs · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4406 Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act · Out of committee
- S. 4166 SECURE Grid Act · Out of committee
- S. 1574 Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act · Passed a chamber
- S. 3693 Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Cortez Masto’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cortez Masto breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cortez Masto voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37% · 7 of 19 party 0%
- International Affairs 23% · 7 of 31 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 10 issues where Cortez Masto has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Cortez Masto broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 4, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 15, 2026 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 15, 2026 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralOn 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 Cortez Masto is saying
All 52 statements and posts-
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect America’s Taxpayers
Announced Senate passage of bipartisan tax administration bills including Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.
“This legislation passed by Senate this week is full of commonsense fixes to make life easier for Nevadans when filing their taxes.”
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PASSED: Cortez Masto Legislation to Support Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
Announced Senate passage of bipartisan traumatic brain injury reauthorization legislation.
“Every year, more than 2.5 million Americans get a traumatic brain injury.”
HealthAI-read
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Led letter demanding Trump administration abandon plan stripping tax credits from 700,000 DACA and TPS recipients.
“The proposed rule is clear regulatory overreach that would have disastrous impacts for lawfully present immigrants and their families who are legally eligible for refundable tax credits.”
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Cortez Masto Statement on Ninth Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre
Released statement commemorating ninth anniversary of Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre.
“We remain grateful for the first responders, the members of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, the health care workers, and the everyday Nevadans who dropped everything to help save lives in the aftermath. And we will never forget the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival massacre and their families. Today and…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cortez Masto Fights for Independent Oversight of Federal Housing Finance Agency
Opposed FHFA head's 60 percent funding cut to agency's Office of the Inspector General.
“Bill Pulte has abused the power of the FHFA to target his political rivals – on both sides of the aisle.”
FHFA Inspector General Funding CutsGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rounds Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence
Led bipartisan bill passed unanimously to give Tribal courts electronic evidence warrant authority.
“Despite facing high rates of violence, Tribal communities are denied access to essential tools needed to solve crimes.”
Native AmericansAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cortez Masto voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 11 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cortez Masto’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 113
- Action in committee 26
- Action beyond committee 18
- Passed chamber 6
- Became law 0
113 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 112 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S. 392 Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline ActIdentical bill became law as H.R. 972 · May 19, 2026Via H.R. 972
Cortez Masto’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 123 sponsored billsSponsored 123 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 415 (median 308), 210 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- S. 5681 A bill to provide for the protection of the duties of the Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 3616 Expanding Access to Lending Options ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 5465 Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5326 Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement ActHealth · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 888 A resolution congratulating the Paseo Verde Little League baseball team on winning the 2026 Little League World Series United States Championship.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S.Res. 870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5395 Survivor Justice Tax Prevention ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- S. 5329 Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 9% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 76% |
| Other | 116 | 8% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 43 | 21% |
| Immigration | 37 | 89% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 67% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 4% |
| Congress | 19 | 11% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 58% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 14 | 14% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 7% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 10% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Health care | 9 | 0% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 1 | 0% |
How often Cortez Masto 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
- DJacky RosenNV Senate94%agreement
- DJohn W. HickenlooperCO Senate93%agreement
- DKirsten E. GillibrandNY Senate92%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cortez Masto most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cortez Masto’s campaign raised $2.2M: $1.6M (74%) from individuals and $267K (12%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.4M.
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.
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Who funds Cortez Masto
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 101.
- American Psychological Association Services Trade association PAC
- Arkansas Rural Water Association Trade association PAC
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Cortez Masto 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 inCortez Masto’s own leadership PAC: All for Our Country Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Cortez Masto’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, NevadaDemocrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- Nevada
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3542
309 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Las Vegas, Reno
- Website
- cortezmasto.senate.gov
- SenatorCortezMasto
- sencortezmasto
Elsewhere
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