Steve Daines

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

1. Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 183 party 1%

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

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

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Daines Talks U.S.-China Relations at Nixon Foundation’s Grand Strategy Summit

  Spoke at Nixon Foundation summit on U.S.-China relations and shared personal experience in China.

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Daines Bill to Support Floodplain Ecosystem Restoration Passes U.S. Senate, One Step Closer to Becoming Law

  Announced Senate passage of Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act to streamline ecosystem restoration projects.

  “This is huge news for Montana. Critical ecosystem restoration projects across our state have been abandoned due to FEMA’s onerous and costly ‘No Rise’ rule. This commonsense, bipartisan bill will reduce unnecessary burdens on important conservation and restoration work, while continuing to keep our communities safe…”

  Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Daines Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment: “Every Life, Born and Unborn, is Valued”

  Introduced resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment.

  “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart.”

  Social WelfareAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Daines Urges Support for Israel on Senate Floor: “Democrats are Distorting Reality for Political Gain”

  Opposed Senate Democratic resolution critical of Israel, defended security aid.

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Daines, Peters Resolution Commemorating 35 Years of Independence for Central Asian Nations passes U.S. Senate

  Passed bipartisan resolution commemorating 35 years of independence for five Central Asian nations.

  “In the 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, we’ve made substantial progress in deepening our relationships and working towards our mutual goals, including increased trade and national security. I am thrilled to see my resolution…”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Signed by President Trump, Officially Law

  Announced Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act signed into law by President Trump.

  “This is a major win for the Treasure State. Montanans should never have to worry about whether or not their water is safe to drink. Now that President Trump has signed our bill into law, we’ll be able to continue critical construction on water infrastructure on the Fort Peck reservation and throughout the northeast…”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 7250

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

Sponsored 66 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 354 (median 307.5), 32 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans, Health.

• S. 5616 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the treatment of digital assets.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 537 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 4992 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.Water Resources Development · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 816 A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 45 Balanced Budget Accountability ActCongress · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
• S. 5048 Hydropower Licensing Affordability ActReduces licensing costs and timelines for hydropower projects under federal authority. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
• S. 3103 A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Daines’s campaign raised $9.5M: $2.8M (29%) from individuals and $2.7M (29%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.2M.

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.

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Who funds Daines

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 324.

1. Conocophillips Corporate PAC
2. Northeast Senate Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC
3. Goldfinch PAC Member’s leadership PAC

Daines’s own leadership PAC: Big Sky Opportunity PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.