U.S. Senator from Arizona · Class III
Mark Kelly
Position · −0.27
- In office
- Senate 2020–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 19% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · Defense & national security 20%
- Committees
- Joint Economic Committee · Armed Services · Environment and Public Works
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 62
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.07 against 0.64 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Breaks with Democrats most on Finance and Financial Sector: voted against them on 31% of party-line votes (5 of 16), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Airland subcommittee (Armed Services).
Where Kelly has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Airland (Armed Services)
- Ranking Member · Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety (Environment and Public Works)
- Joint Economic Committee · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Environment and Public Works · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 8th in seniority on the minority side
- Special Committee on Aging · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 5249 MORE American Fuel Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- S. 4846 TAAP Act · Out of committee
- S. 3715 Chiricahua National Park Act · Out of committee
- S. 700 A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Kelly’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kelly breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kelly voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 5 of 16 party 0%
- Defense & national security 20% · 6 of 30 party 3%
- Energy & environment 15% · 3 of 20 party 4%
See all 8 issues where Kelly has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Kelly broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | 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 | Nay |
| 09/22/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/17/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/10/26 | On the NominationLt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/09/26 | On the Cloture MotionLt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kelly is saying
All 66 statements and posts-
Called on the Department of Interior to investigate policies preceding four firefighter deaths.
“The tragedy of the loss of these four lives necessitates a thorough examination of departmental policies that guide fire suppression.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Celebrated Senate passage of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act to enable prescribed burns.
“Arizona communities know how much damage catastrophic wildfires can do, and we need to do everything we can to reduce that risk before a fire starts.”
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Senate Passes Kelly Resolution Honoring Arizona Marine Veteran Nicholas DouglasQuets
Senate passed Kelly resolution honoring Marine veteran killed by Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.
“Nicholas served his country with honor, and his loss is a tragedy. This resolution is one way to keep fighting for justice for him and for Americans everywhere. It’s good to see this get one step closer to the finish line.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Chiricahua Officially Becoming Arizona’s Fourth National Park
Celebrated Senate passage of Chiricahua National Park Act designating monument as national park.
“Chiricahua is one of Arizona’s most extraordinary places. Designating it as our state’s fourth national park will protect this remarkable landscape for generations and bring new visitors and economic opportunities to southeastern Arizona.”
Chiricahua National Park DesignationPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Kelly, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Get Phones Out of Schools
Introduced bipartisan bill to provide schools resources to keep phones out of classrooms.
“Getting phones out of classrooms will mean fewer distractions and more time for kids to focus on their teachers and lessons. We’re giving schools the tools to make that happen.”
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WATCH: In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race
Questioned whether Golden Dome missile defense system could trigger arms race with Russia and China.
“Suddenly, they’re building thousands of more ICBMs. The Chinese are building thousands of more ICBMs. This system isn’t sized to handle it. We spent $1.2 trillion on a system that then becomes irrelevant…People don’t have health care coverage. They can’t afford their lives anymore. We’re investing trillions of dollars…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kelly voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 33 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kelly’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
54 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 52 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 201 ACES Act of 2025Became law Aug 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National SecurityNational policy
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 59 sponsored billsSponsored 59 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 406 (median 307.5), 52 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, Communications.
- S. 5623 A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5620 A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Program, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5530 Consumer Fuel Costs Relief ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5518 A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Horizon Fund, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.Congress · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5249 MORE American Fuel Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5117 Senior Chatbot Protection Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5031 Building Community in America ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 209 | 18% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 65% | Pro |
| Other | 115 | 17% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 86% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 31 | 84% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 31 | 26% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 20 | 15% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Congress | 17 | 12% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 16 | 56% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 14 | 0% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 0% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 33% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 11 | 18% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 11 | 9% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 10% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 8 | 0% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 25% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Education & families | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DRuben GallegoAZ Senate94%agreement
- DJack ReedRI Senate94%agreement
- DRaphael G. WarnockGA Senate93%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Kelly most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kelly’s campaign raised $40.8M: $40.4M (99%) from individuals and $27K (0%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $24.3M.
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 Kelly
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 21.
- M-Pac Member’s leadership PAC
- National Marine Manufacturers Association Trade association PAC
- Seafarers International Union of Na-Agliw Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Kelly 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 inKelly’s own leadership PAC: Liftoff PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Kelly’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, ArizonaDemocrat2020–present
Seat
- State
- Arizona
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2235
516 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Phoenix, Tucson
- Website
- kelly.senate.gov
- SenMarkKelly
- senmarkkelly
- YouTube
- SenMarkKelly
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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