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U.S. Senator from Mississippi · Class I

Roger F. Wicker

99LoyaltyMed 100
97AttendMed 98
9BipartMed 9
8BreaksMed 2

Position · +0.38

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
Senate 2007–now
House 1995–2007
31 years in CongressMore senior than 90% of the Senate
Breaks on
  • Sports and Recreation 25%
  • Economics and Public Finance 4%
Committees
  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
  • Armed Services
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Bills on
  • Armed Forces and National Security
  • Science, Technology, Communications
  • Health
Age
75

Bottom line

Chairs the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Where Wicker has influence

Roles

Talks most about

Stories in Wicker’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Wicker breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Wicker voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.

  1. Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
  2. Economics and Public Finance 4% · 7 of 183 party 1%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Wicker broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
Sep 28, 2026 S. 4668 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 Failed
42–54
Jul 16, 2026 S.J.Res. 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".On the Motion to Proceed · This joint resolution prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from testing a new Medicare payment model in certain… Not voting Failed
46–50
Mar 11, 2026 H.R. 6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
82–11
Mar 11, 2026 H.R. 6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Amendment · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party Nay Passed
84–10
Jan 30, 2026 H.R. 7148 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 Passed
58–42
Jan 30, 2026 H.R. 7148 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 Passed
58–42
Jan 30, 2026 H.R. 7148 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 Passed
67–33
Jan 30, 2026 H.R. 7148 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 Failed
32–67

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Wicker is saying

All 18 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

    Senator Wicker Honors Mississippi “Angels in Adoption” Honorees

    Honored Mississippi foster parents and adoption advocates as 2026 Angels in Adoption awardees.

    “Sara, Nic, and Thomas represent the best of Mississippi. They have selflessly devoted their lives to providing loving and nurturing environments for children in need of a home. These honorees have unquestionably changed many lives for the better. It is the least we can do to recognize them for this outstanding work.”

    Social WelfareAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

    Wicker, Hyde-Smith Champion Todd Butler Nomination

    Praised President Trump's nomination of G. Todd Butler to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

    “Todd Butler is an excellent pick for the federal bench. He believes in interpreting the law as it is written, pursuant to the text and original meaning of the Constitution—exactly the quality that should characterize a jurist. Mr. Butler is a credit to his home state of Mississippi. We look forward to his swift…”

    Federal Judicial NominationsAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

    Mississippi Delegation Applauds Key Field’s Selection as a KC-46 Finalist

    Praised Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as KC-46 aircraft finalist.

    “As the Air Force moves into its final evaluations, we will keep making the case that Key Field is the right home for the next generation of air refueling.”

    Military ReadinessAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

    Chairman Wicker Meets with Taiwanese Ambassador

    Met with Taiwan's ambassador to discuss U.S.-Taiwan security partnership and Chinese aggression.

    “The Taiwanese people have chosen democracy as their form of government and have built a dynamic and advanced economy as a result.”

    Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

    Wicker Announces $44 Million Roadway Investment for DeSoto County

    Announced $44 million federal roadway investment for DeSoto County, Mississippi.

    “DeSoto County has posted impressive growth numbers for years, and this roadway funding is an investment in its continued success.”

    Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

    Wicker, Schatz Telehealth Awareness Resolution Unanimously Adopted by the Senate

    Senate unanimously adopted resolution designating Telehealth Awareness Week.

    “Telehealth has reduced barriers to health care across Mississippi, yet too many patients around the country are not fully aware of its benefits.”

    HealthAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Wicker voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
1.32· expected 1.49

Meets expectations

Rank 22 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs

How far Wicker’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 34
  2. Action in committee 8
  3. Action beyond committee 8
  4. Passed chamber 4
  5. Became law 1

34 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 32 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate

Became law (1)

1 local

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

How Wicker’s ratings compare with every senator

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one senator; the ringed marker is Wicker.

97/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 32 missed of 915

Voted on 883 of 915 roll calls; missed 32. Lower than 70% of senators.

85% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
99/ 100

Senate R median 100 · Rank 42 of 53

Sided with the Republican majority on 812 votes that split the parties. Lower than 52% of senators.

75% 100%
9/ 100

Chamber median 9 · +0

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 64% of senators.

0% 30%
+0.38

Republican middle 80%: 0.38 to 0.78

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 46 sponsored bills

Sponsored 46 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 303 (median 308), 134 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Science, Technology, Communications, Health.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea share
Nominations211 100%
Economics and Public Finance206 37%
Other114 100%
Armed Forces & National Security52 85%
Immigration37 27%
International Affairs36 17%
Energy & environment25 100%
Congress19 95%
Environmental Protection18 67%
Finance and Financial Sector18 78%
Show all 32 issues
IssueVotesYea share
Public Lands and Natural Resources14 100%
Taxes, finance & economy14 100%
Government Operations and Politics13 77%
Sports and Recreation12 75%
Transportation and Public Works12 42%
Energy11 100%
Housing and Community Development9 78%
Foreign affairs & trade9 100%
Health care9 100%
Taxation7 57%
Budget & appropriations7 100%
Transportation & infrastructure7 100%
Crime and Law Enforcement4 100%
Foreign Trade and International Finance4 25%
Health3 33%
Education & families3 100%
Emergency Management2 0%
Immigration & border2 100%
Crime & justice2 100%
Education1 0%
Families1 0%
Science, Technology, Communications1 100%

How often Wicker voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. RDarline GrahamSC Senate100%agreement
  2. RJohn BoozmanAR Senate100%agreement
  3. RCindy Hyde-SmithMS Senate99%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Wicker’s campaign raised $224K: $78K (35%) from individuals and $117K (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.

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 Wicker

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 42.

  1. Booz Allen Hamilton Corporate PAC
  2. Venable PAC (VEN-PAC) Independent PAC
Amounts, the top 10 and who else they fundPro

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Wicker’s own leadership PAC: Responsibility and Freedom Work PAC (RFWPAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. Senate, MississippiRepublican2007–present
  • U.S. House, MS-1Republican1995–2007

Seat

Seat
Class 1, senior senator
Current term
2025–2031
Age
75

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-224-6253
425 Russell Senate Office Building
District offices
Gulfport, Hernando, Jackson, Tupelo, Tupelo
Instagram
senatorwicker

Elsewhere

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