U.S. Senator from North Dakota · Class I
Kevin Cramer
Position · +0.40
- In office
- Senate 2019–now
House 2013–2019
13 years in CongressMore senior than 42% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Sports and Recreation 25%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Environment and Public Works
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 65
Bottom line
Where Cramer has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Airland (Armed Services)
- Chairman · Transportation and Infrastructure (Environment and Public Works)
- Armed Services · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 11th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 829 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". · Out of committee
- S. 1868 Critical Access for Veterans Care Act · Out of committee
- S.J.Res. 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan". · Out of committee
- S. 827 Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Cramer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cramer breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cramer voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 3 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Cramer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
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| 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 14, 2026 | Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of OhioOn the Cloture Motion | Not voting |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International TradeOn the Nomination | Not voting |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth CircuitOn the Nomination | Not voting |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of KansasOn the Cloture Motion | Not voting |
| May 18, 2026 | Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs); and Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years; and Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador; and James Stuart, of Minnesota, to be United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota for the term of four years; and Brian Gootkin, of Montana, to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana for the term of four years; and Priscilla Lopez, of Florida, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years; and Steven Lewis, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri, for the term of four years; and Brian Barber, of Louisiana, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years; and James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for the term of four years; and Phillip Williams, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Melissa Holyoak, of Utah, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah for the term of four years; and Arvind Raman, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology; and Seval Oz, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation; and Richard Kloster, of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; and Michael Graham, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030; and Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and Frank Garcia, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs); and Wesley Brooks, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; and Asel Roberts, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia; and Robert Sweeney, of Texas, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador; and Jared Novelly, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue; and William Long, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland; and Lee Lipton, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines; and Mark Ditlevson, of Minnesota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; and Brian Birdwell, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; and David St. Pierre, of Maine, to be United States Marshal for the District of Maine for the term of four years; and Daniel Satterlee, of South Dakota, to be United States Marshal for the District of South Dakota for the term of four years; and Robert Rotter, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa for the term of four years; and Kyle Haustveit, of North Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Energy; and David LaCerte, of Louisiana, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2031; and Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management; and Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2031; and Gregory Gilmore, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois for the term of four years; and Ryan Raybould, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas for the term of four years; and Zachary Keller, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years; and Thomas Govan, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029; and Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce; and Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation; and Frank Weiland, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs); and Jennifer Wicks McNamara, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; and Gregory LoGerfo, of Massachusetts, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large; and Darin Smith, of Wyoming, to be United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for the term of four years; and Richard Price, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years; and Brian David Miller, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years; and Kevin Holmes, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years; and William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years; and Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four yearsOn the Nomination | Not voting |
| Apr 23, 2026 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.On the Amendment · This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cramer is saying
All 41 statements and posts-
Sen. Cramer: HHS Announces Award of More Than $12.4 Million for North Dakota
Announced $12.4 million in HHS funding for North Dakota community-based long-term care.
HealthAI-read
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VA Awards $698,970 to North Dakota to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
Announced $698,970 VA grant to North Dakota for veteran suicide prevention and mental health services.
“Veterans across North Dakota and across the country bravely served our nation, and were promised timely access to the mental health care they need, no matter where they live.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities
Announced $1.33 million in HHS funding to three North Dakota universities for rural health and education programs.
EducationAI-read
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North Dakota Family Honored in D.C. After Six-Year Journey to Bring Haitian Daughters Home
Honored North Dakota family as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees for international adoption from Haiti.
“The Joraanstads have shown incredible perseverance throughout their adoption journey, and they’ve been committed since the very beginning to giving Mitialove and Mirlanda a loving, stable home while keeping them connected to their family and friends in Haiti.”
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Senate Passes Bill Strengthening American College Athletics System
Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act establishing national rules for college athletics.
“The Protect College Sports Act gives schools and student-athletes certainty. College sports should be about being in college—not creating a professional minor league. We are trying to protect what most of us who grew up with college sports know: for the vast majority, college athletics is a pathway to an education,…”
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Hosted press conference with Interior Secretary on Fish and Wildlife Service wetland easement disputes.
“I’m convinced there are no biologists, chemists, geologists, or anyone else who can match the enormous intellectual understanding of how all this works more than the landowners, the farmers, and the generations of people who have farmed the land.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cramer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 83 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cramer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 28
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
28 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 26 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (2)
- S. 94 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActIdentical bill became law as H.R. 452 · Dec 12, 2025Via H.R. 452
- S.J.Res. 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Identical bill became law as H.J.Res. 105 · Dec 11, 2025Via H.J.Res. 105
Cramer’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 31 sponsored billsSponsored 31 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 377 (median 308), 224 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Finance and Financial Sector, Transportation and Public Works.
- S. 5049 CLAIM ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- S. 4835 Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- S. 4637 Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization ActImmigration · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- S. 4587 Dietary Supplements Access ActTaxation · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- S. 4511 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income charitable distributions from certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, and for other purposes.Taxation · Introduced May 13, 2026 In committee
- S. 4197 Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation ActEstablishes outdoor rehabilitation programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 25, 2026 In committee
- S. 1716 Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025Health · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 654 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.Economics and Public Finance · Introduced Mar 20, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 215 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 37% |
| Other | 110 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 50 | 84% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
| Environmental Protection | 17 | 65% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 13 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 100% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 1 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
| Education & families | 1 | 100% |
How often Cramer 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
- RDarline GrahamSC Senate100%agreement
- RJohn HoevenND Senate100%agreement
- RTim ScottSC Senate100%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cramer most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cramer’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.8M (79%) from individuals and $371K (16%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.6M.
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 Cramer
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 93.
- National Marine Manufacturers Association Trade association PAC
- Hess Corporate PAC
- Energy Marketers of America Small Business Committee Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Cramer 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 inCramer’s own leadership PAC: Badlands PAC, Prayerie PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Cramer’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, North DakotaRepublican2019–present
- U.S. House, ND-ALRepublican2013–2019
Seat
- State
- North Dakota
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 65
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2043
313 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston
- Website
- cramer.senate.gov
- CongressmanKevinCramer
- repkevincramer
- YouTube
- kevincramer
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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