U.S. Senator from Utah · Class III
Mike Lee
Position · +0.89
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 56% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Armed Forces & National Security 3%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Foreign Relations
- Budget
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Government Operations and Politics
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 55
Bottom line
Where Lee has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Energy and Natural Resources
- Ex Officio · 4 subcommittees of Energy and Natural Resources
- Chairman · Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy (Foreign Relations)
- Chairman · Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights (Judiciary)
- Foreign Relations · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Budget · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 1568 LIT Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S. 2970 A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. · Out of committee
- S. 3743 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes. · Out of committee
- S. 5039 License to Drill Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Lee’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Lee breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Lee voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 37 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 4 of 181 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Lee broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion to Proceed · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn the Motion to Proceed · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 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 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn Passage of the Bill · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Amendment · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Lee is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Mike Lee Introduces the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Introduced bill clarifying independent contractor status for direct sellers and real estate agents.
“For decades, moms and dads have supported their families through direct selling and independent real estate businesses in Utah and across the country.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Mike Lee, Warren Davidson Urge Department of War to Adopt Clear Standards for Banned Substances
Urged Department of War to adopt clear standards for banned substances in military.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Lee, Miller Fight for Student Privacy with Student Voter Data Protection Act
Introduced bill to protect student data from partisan voter registration exploitation.
“Partisan organizations should not have access to college students' personal data under the guise of civic engagement.”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California’s Climate Pacts with China
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-39) to call for an investigation into the state of California’s numerous climate agreements with the Chinese…
“If Governor Newsom would like to assume foreign affairs authorities constitutionally vested in the federal government, that option, however quixotic, ill-conceived, and downright laughable, is theoretically available to him. As it stands, however, he is likely violating the Constitution, serving as China’s useful pawn…”
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Lee Introduces Kayleigh’s Law to Protect Victims of Sexual Crimes from Contact by Abusers
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced Kayleigh’s Law to protect victims from any further unwanted contact with their abuser.
“Victims of sexual crimes often have to face their abusers in court over and over again, and even hear from these monsters outside of the courtroom. They fear for their safety, and they deserve better protection.”
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Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Firefighters Killed in Wildfires
U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting…
“We honor and mourn the courageous firefighters who gave their lives to protect the people we love and the frontier we call home.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Lee voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 28 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Lee’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 132
- Action in committee 17
- Action beyond committee 13
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
132 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 131 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 139 sponsored billsSponsored 139 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 236 (median 308), 132 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Government Operations and Politics, Transportation and Public Works.
- S. 5646 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5478 GRANITE ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5408 Student Voter Data Protection ActEducation · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5372 Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
- S. 5371 Stopping Border Surges ActImmigration · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
- S. 5347 Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026Law · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5338 Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026Modifies federal energy efficiency standards and requirements for buildings and appliances. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5202 Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research ActHealth · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 215 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 204 | 35% |
| Other | 115 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 46 | 78% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
| Congress | 18 | 94% |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 67% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Sports and Recreation | 10 | 80% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 0% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 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 Lee 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
- RDarline GrahamSC Senate100%agreement
- RRon JohnsonWI Senate99%agreement
- RTed CruzTX Senate99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Lee most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Lee’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.9M (83%) from individuals and $230K (10%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $741K.
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 Lee
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 76.
- American Electric Power Corporate PAC
- Framatome Corporate PAC
- American Resort Development Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Lee 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 inLee’s own leadership PAC: Lead Encourage Elect PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Lee’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, UtahRepublican2011–present
Seat
- State
- Utah
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 55
Committees and roles
- Energy and Natural Resources Chairman
- Energy Ex Officio
- National Parks Ex Officio
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Ex Officio
- Water and Power Ex Officio
- Foreign Relations
- Budget
- Judiciary
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5444
363 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Ogden, Salt Lake City, Vernal, St. George
- Website
- lee.senate.gov
- senatormikelee
- senmikelee
- YouTube
- senatormikelee
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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