U.S. Representative for Montana’s 1st District
Ryan K. Zinke
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.44
- In office
- House 2015–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 45% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 14%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- International Affairs
- Taxation
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- DSam Forstag$1.4M
- RAaron Flint$1.3M
- LNick Sheedy
Bottom line
Where Zinke has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Appropriations · 23rd in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Affairs · 20th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8665 Allied Defense Sales Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3613 Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Zinke’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Zinke breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Zinke voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 14% · 7 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Zinke has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Zinke broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to 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 Zinke is saying
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Zinke Announces Introduction of the A River Runs Through It Act
Introduced the A River Runs Through It Act, a public lands package for Montana.
“We can put people to work in the woods, support our timber industry, reduce wildfire risk, and keep our forests healthy while protecting public access and conserving the iconic places we cherish. This proposal was built by the people who live, work, hunt, and recreate in the Blackfoot, and after decades of work they…”
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Zinke Receives Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Excellence in Advocacy Award
Received Excellence in Advocacy Award from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for conservation work.
“RMEF has been one of the strongest conservation partners in Montana and across the West, and I’m honored to receive this award.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Zinke voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 266 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Zinke’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 153 (median 289), 90 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, International Affairs, Taxation.
- H.R. 10529 A River Runs Through It ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8665 Allied Defense Sales ActModifies procedures for selling defense equipment and services to allied nations. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced May 4, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 932 Denouncing dangerous and seditious rhetoric by Members of Congress and expressing condemnation of Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Representative Jason Crow, Representative Christopher Deluzio, Representative Maggie Goodlander, and Representative Chrissy Houlahan for attempting to sow disallegiance amongst members of the United States military and intelligence community and encouraging them to act against the Commander in Chief and President of the United States and violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice.Congress · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6120 SROS ActTaxation · Introduced Nov 18, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5102 Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 2, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4871 COVID–19 Military Backpay Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 1, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4870 Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 1, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4753 LEAD Act of 2025International Affairs · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 54% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 77% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 85% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 83% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 83% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 3 | 33% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Zinke 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
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RCharles J. "Chuck" FleischmannTN-397%agreement
- RJ. French HillAR-297%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Zinke most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign finance
FEC filingsPrincipal campaign committee, -1– cycle, through Dec 31, 2024.
- Raised
- $10.1M
- From individuals
- $8.0M
- From PACs
- $1.3M
- Cash on hand
- $681K
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Zinke’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Offices held
- United States Secretary of the InteriorFederal 2017–2019
- State Senate of MontanaState · Member 2009–2011
Experience
- Naval officer 1985–2008
- Business executive
Military service
- United States NavyCommander 1985–2008
Education
- University of San DiegoMaster of Science 2003
- National UniversityMaster of Business Administration 1991
- University of OregonBachelor of Science 1984
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MT-1Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, MT-ALRepublican2015–2017
Seat
- State
- Montana
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5628
512 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Bozeman, Missoula, Kalispell
- Website
- zinke.house.gov
- RepRyanZinke
- RepRyanZinke
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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