U.S. Senator from Nebraska · Class II
Pete Ricketts
Position · +0.45
- In office
- Senate 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 9% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · Environment and Public Works · Foreign Relations
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food · International Affairs · Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 62
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- IDan Osborn$5.8M
Bottom line
Where Ricketts has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife (Environment and Public Works)
- Chairman · East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy (Foreign Relations)
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Relations · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Budget · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act · Out of committee
- S. 2397 CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S. 2722 Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S.Res. 409 A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Ricketts’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Ricketts breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Ricketts voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 3 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Ricketts broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07/27/26 | On the Cloture MotionWalter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence | Not voting |
| 05/13/26 | A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war… | Not voting |
| 05/12/26 | On the Cloture MotionKevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years | Not voting |
| 05/12/26 | On the NominationKevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026 | Not voting |
| 05/11/26 | On the Cloture MotionKevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026 | Not voting |
| 05/11/26 | An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.On the Resolution · This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. | Not voting |
| 01/30/26 | 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 Ricketts is saying
All 23 statements and posts-
Senator Ricketts Applauds Implementation of His Streamlining Rural Housing Act
Applauded HUD and USDA implementation of his Streamlining Rural Housing Act.
“The HUD and USDA agreement delivers on my promise to Nebraskans. We are cutting red tape, increasing efficiency, and meeting demand to make homeownership easier for people in Nebraska and across the nation.”
Streamlining Rural Housing Act ImplementationRural HousingAI-read
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Ricketts, Colleagues to Blanche: Investigate Communist China’s Criminal Marijuana Organizations
Sent letter to Attorney General requesting investigation of Chinese criminal marijuana operations.
“We write requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate the growing role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations in America’s cannabis and intoxicating-hemp markets. Recent reporting and investigations suggest Chinese criminal networks are exploiting vulnerabilities in federal law to operate…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Senate Democrats Block Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act
Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Stop Insider Trading Act prohibiting congressional stock trading.
“Democrats disagreed when they blocked my bill to ban members of Congress from insider trading. Senate Republicans voted to deliver for Americans and help restore their faith in government officials. The House passed this bill in a bipartisan manner. It’s discouraging that Senate Democrats failed to do the same.”
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Ricketts Votes to Protect Ratepayers from Rising Energy Costs
Voted to support Ratepayer Protection Act to protect families from rising energy costs.
“It would protect families’ wallets from rising energy costs. And it would help us stay ahead of Communist China in the AI race. Democrats once again blocked this bill and failed to stand up for Americans.”
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Ricketts Votes to Protect College Sports
Voted to pass Protect College Sports Act to regulate name, image, and likeness.
“This bill helps to stabilize the current chaotic state of name, image, and likeness regulations. Senate Republicans and Democrats worked together to solve a problem affecting student-athletes, schools, and everyone who enjoys watching college sports. Our young women and men deserve a fair and organized experience. This…”
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Video: Ricketts Introduces Agricultural Data Privacy Act
Introduced bill requiring farmers' written consent before companies use their agricultural data.
“As technology expands, farmers and ranchers should be able to choose how they share their expertise. It’s important that we protect their intellectual property.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ricketts voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 19 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Ricketts’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
54 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 53 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S.J.Res. 28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".Became law May 9, 2025 · Finance and Financial SectorNational 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 67 sponsored billsSponsored 67 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 375 (median 307.5), 39 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, International Affairs, Finance and Financial Sector.
- S. 5459 Agricultural Data Privacy Act of 2026Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 866 A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.Health · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5316 BINSA ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5293 PREPARE ActEstablishes preparedness program for public lands and natural resources. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5245 Karly Rain Wood ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S.J.Res. 207 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 4839 Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- S. 4836 SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 36% | Pro |
| Other | 116 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 35 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 33 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Congress | 17 | 94% | 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 | 67% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate100%agreement
- RDeb FischerNE Senate100%agreement
- RJames LankfordOK Senate100%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Ricketts’s campaign raised $11.2M: $2.2M (20%) from individuals and $1.6M (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.9M.
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 Ricketts
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 269.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
- Freedom Fund Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Ricketts this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, NebraskaRepublican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Nebraska
- Seat
- Class 2, junior senator
- Current term
- 2024–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4224
139 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff
- Website
- ricketts.senate.gov
- SenatorRicketts
- SenatorRicketts
- YouTube
- @SenatorRicketts
Elsewhere
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