U.S. Senator from Arkansas · Class III
John Boozman
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.43
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
House 2001–2011
24 years in CongressMore senior than 82% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 4%
- Committees
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Health
- Agriculture and Food
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 75
Bottom line
Where Boozman has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Ex Officio · 5 subcommittees of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Chairman · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Rules and Administration · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 2309 Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act · Out of committee
- S. 4064 Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act · Out of committee
- S. 3755 Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Boozman breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Boozman voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 7 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Boozman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth CircuitOn the Cloture Motion | Not voting |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Boozman is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 84 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Boozman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 5
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 26 sponsored billsSponsored 26 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 263 (median 308), 106 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Agriculture and Food, Armed Forces and National Security.
- S. 5588 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general ecological restoration permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026Reauthorizes and modifies federal agricultural programs and farm support policies. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5464 VOICE for Women Veterans ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 830 A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5180 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5017 More Paid Leave for More Americans ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 4624 Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 220 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 37% |
| Other | 112 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 52 | 85% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 100% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Health care | 9 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
How often Boozman voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate100%agreement
- RShelley Moore CapitoWV Senate100%agreement
- RMike RoundsSD Senate100%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Boozman most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Boozman’s campaign raised $508K: $193K (38%) from individuals and $252K (50%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
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 Boozman
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 106.
- Arkansas Rural Water Association Trade association PAC
- Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Trade association PAC
- National Pecan Federation Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Boozman 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
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Offices held
- member
Experience
- Optometrist
- Business executive
Education
- Southern College of Optometry 1977
- University of Arkansas 1969–1972
- Northside High School
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, ArkansasRepublican2011–present
- U.S. House, AR-3Republican2001–2011
Seat
- State
- Arkansas
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman
- Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade Ex Officio
- Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology Ex Officio
- Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Ex Officio
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety Ex Officio
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Ex Officio
- Appropriations
- Department of Defense
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Financial Services and General Government
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Chairman
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Environment and Public Works
- Rules and Administration
- Veterans' Affairs
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4843
555 Dirksen Senate Office Building - District offices
- El Dorado, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Lowell, Mountain Home, Stuttgart
- Website
- boozman.senate.gov/public
- JohnBoozman
- johnboozman
- YouTube
- BoozmanPressOffice
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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