U.S. Senator from Louisiana · Class III
John Kennedy
Position · +0.56
- In office
- Senate 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 27% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Sports and Recreation 25% · Armed Forces and National Security 20%
- Committees
- Appropriations · Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Budget
- Bills on
- Finance and Financial Sector · International Affairs · Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 74
Bottom line
Where Kennedy has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Energy and Water Development (Appropriations)
- Chairman · Economic Policy (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)
- Appropriations · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Budget · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 269 Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act · Became law
- S. 616 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025 · Became law
- S.J.Res. 13 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. · Became law
- S.J.Res. 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". · Became law
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Kennedy breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kennedy voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
- Armed Forces and National Security 20% · 2 of 10 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 182 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Kennedy broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/26 | 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 |
| 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 | Yea |
| 08/08/26 | 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 |
| 07/20/26 | On the Cloture MotionBenjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit | Not voting |
| 06/05/26 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn the Motion to Proceed · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/23/26 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.On the Amendment · This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | 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 |
| 01/27/26 | Pregnant Students’ Rights ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kennedy is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 4 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kennedy’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
77 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 74 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (4)
2 national policy · 2 overturned federal rules
- S. 269 Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People ActPrevents federal agencies from making improper payments to deceased individuals. AI-readBecame law Feb 10, 2026 · Social WelfareNational policy
- S. 616 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025Became law Dec 12, 2025 · LawNational policy
- S.J.Res. 13 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Became law Jun 20, 2025 · Finance and Financial SectorOverturns a federal rule
- S.J.Res. 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".Became law Mar 14, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 85 sponsored billsSponsored 85 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 205 (median 307.5), 12 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Finance and Financial Sector, International Affairs, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- S. 5628 A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rule-making requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5487 TWICE ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5423 Support Our Educators Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5417 AI Emergency Button ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 478 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 3216 Greenlighting Growth ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
- S. 5210 Display America's Art ActCongress · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- S. 5085 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the additional hospital insurance tax on high income taxpayers.Taxation · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 218 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 41% | Pro |
| Other | 116 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 33 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 68% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 44% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 5 | 20% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 1 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RJim BanksIN Senate99%agreement
- RBill HagertyTN Senate99%agreement
- RBernie MorenoOH Senate99%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kennedy’s campaign raised $10.0M: $8.8M (88%) from individuals and $107K (1%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $18.6M.
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 Kennedy
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 44.
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Corporate PAC
- Regions Financial Corporation Corporate PAC
- BP Corporation North America Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Kennedy 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 inKennedy’s own leadership PAC: Common Sense for America PAC, Pelican Values PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Kennedy’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, LouisianaRepublican2017–present
Seat
- State
- Louisiana
- Seat
- Class 3, junior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4623
437 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Mandeville, Monroe, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles
- Website
- kennedy.senate.gov/public
- JohnKennedyLouisiana
- SenJohnKennedy
- YouTube
- UCDgjkA5Y_npoxeUiSW18JZQ
Elsewhere
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