U.S. Senator from Kentucky · Class III
Rand Paul
Position · +0.88
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 56% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 100%
- International Affairs 74%
- Committees
- Foreign Relations
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Bills on
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- International Affairs
- Age
- 63
Bottom line
- Breaks with Republicans more often than all but 2 of the 53 Senate Republicans: sided with them on 88% of party-line votes (median 100%).
- Chairs the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- The 4th most conservative member of the Senate by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the Senate: agrees with Democrats on 16% of contested votes, more than 93% of senators.
Where Paul has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Ex Officio · 3 subcommittees of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Foreign Relations · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S.Con.Res. 40 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. · Out of committee
- S. 2733 Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S.Con.Res. 39 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. · Out of committee
- S. 2732 Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
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Where Paul breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Paul voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 100% · 6 of 6 party 0%
- International Affairs 74% · 20 of 27 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 47% · 9 of 19 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 11 issues where Paul has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Paul broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DischargeBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.On the Concurrent Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Paul is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 69 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Paul’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 52
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
52 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 52 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 58 sponsored billsSponsored 58 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 78 (median 308), 39 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs.
- S. 5589 A bill to prohibit United States foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian governing entities in the West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
- S.J.Res. 217 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Con.Res. 40 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.Sets congressional budget levels for the United States for fiscal years 2027 through 2036. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 Out of committee
- S.Con.Res. 39 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.Sets congressional budget levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2036. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5262 Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 4998 Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- S. 1847 Association Health Plans ActHealth · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- S. 4583 Legalizing Premium Health Care Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 212 | 95% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 203 | 20% |
| Other | 111 | 95% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 50 | 72% |
| Immigration | 36 | 28% |
| International Affairs | 32 | 59% |
| Energy & environment | 24 | 100% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 68% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 42% |
| Congress | 18 | 94% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Energy | 12 | 100% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 25% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 12 | 92% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 11 | 36% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 10 | 80% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 90% |
| Health care | 9 | 89% |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 0% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 6 | 83% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 0% |
| 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 Paul 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
- RRick ScottFL Senate88%agreement
- RRon JohnsonWI Senate87%agreement
- RMike LeeUT Senate87%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Paul most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Paul’s campaign raised $3.9M: $3.2M (82%) from individuals and $97K (2%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.7M.
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 Paul
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 32.
- Sullivan Member’s leadership PAC
- Pitney Bowes Corporate PAC
- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Paul 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 inPaul’s own leadership PAC: Reinventing a New Direction Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Paul’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, KentuckyRepublican2011–present
Seat
- State
- Kentucky
- Seat
- Class 3, junior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
- Foreign Relations
- Africa and Global Health Policy
- Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
- Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4343
295 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Bowling Green
- Website
- paul.senate.gov
- SenatorRandPaul
- senatorrandpaul
- YouTube
- SenatorRandPaul
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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