Jim Banks

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Banks voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.

1. Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%

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

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

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Sen. Banks Joins 126 Lawmakers Urging an Investigation into Planned Parenthood

  Senator Banks joined 126 lawmakers urging investigation into Planned Parenthood.

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Sen. Banks Helps Secure $6.74 Million Investment in Indiana Workforce Training

  Announced $6.74 million Department of Labor grant for Indiana workforce training in critical industries.

  “Hoosiers build the products America depends on. President Trump is bringing industry back to the United States, and I am proud to have fought for this investment that will help Indiana workers gain the skills they need to fill good-paying jobs in manufacturing and other critical sectors. Indiana is ready to lead…”

  Labor and EmploymentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges

  Urged Army to designate Indiana facilities as Premier Test Ranges for defense technology testing.

  “Indiana is well-positioned to lead the development and testing of next-generation defense technologies. Our adversaries are advancing their military technology, and we cannot afford to slow down our own innovation. Redesignating Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges will accelerate the development of…”

  Military ReadinessAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Sen. Banks Blocks Democrats’ Attempt to Create “Sanctuary Bus Stops” for Illegal Aliens

  Opposed Democratic legislation prohibiting ICE enforcement at school bus stops.

  “I won’t let that happen. ICE needs to be allowed to enforce the law wherever it takes them.”

  Immigration EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Sen. Banks Applauds President Trump’s Nominee for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana

  Praised President Trump's nomination of Scott Krueger as U.S. Marshal for Northern Indiana.

  “President Trump nominated a great Hoosier and a great friend to be Northern Indiana’s next U.S. Marshal. As a state trooper, Captain Scott Krueger dedicated more than two decades to protecting Hoosiers, as President of the Indiana State Police Alliance he stood-up for our law enforcement officers when they needed it…”

  Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance

  Thanked FEMA for approving expanded disaster assistance for 19 additional Indiana counties.

  Indiana Storm and Flooding RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read

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

Sponsored 107 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 263 (median 308), 92 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Education, Health.

• S. 5601 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish reporting requirements and voluntary guidance for large artificial intelligence contractors.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5599 A bill to remove conditions on the use of certain land conveyed by the Department of the Army to the State of Indiana.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5598 A bill to provide for an audit and mitigation of covered cellular modules in the Department of Defense systems and infrastructure.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5597 A bill to promote the use of standardized testing at military service academies and DoDEA schools.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5596 A bill to modify provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5595 A bill to establish a War Reserve Stock Program for Taiwan, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5590 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan to identify, prioritize, and remediate the presence of certain equipment and computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary in the electric grid of the United States, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5127 Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee

How often Banks voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Banks’s campaign raised $4.6M: $2.0M (44%) from individuals and $983K (21%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.2M.

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 Banks

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 186.

1. Norpac Independent PAC
2. Applied Research Associates Corporate PAC
3. Elevance Health Corporate PAC

Banks’s own leadership PAC: Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.