U.S. Senator from Wyoming · Class I
John Barrasso
Position · +0.54
- In office
- Senate 2007–now
19 years in CongressMore senior than 71% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 1%
- Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Foreign Relations
- Bills on
- Health
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Taxation
- Age
- 74
Bottom line
Chair of the Public Lands, Forests, and Mining subcommittee (Energy and Natural Resources).
Where Barrasso has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (Energy and Natural Resources)
- Chairman · Taxation and IRS Oversight (Finance)
- Energy and Natural Resources · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Finance · 10th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Relations · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4410 A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act. · Out of committee
- S. 2787 Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S. 290 Making National Parks Safer Act · Out of committee
- S. 140 Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Barrasso’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Barrasso breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Barrasso voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Barrasso broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public… | Yea |
| 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 Discharge | Nay |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".On the Motion to Proceed | 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… | 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… | Nay |
| 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… | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Digital Asset Market Clarity ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 or the CLARITY Act of 2025 | Yea |
| 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Barrasso is saying
All 13 statements and posts-
Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets
Criticized Democrats for blocking Republican legislation on energy costs, taxes and fraud.
“Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket.”
Government SpendingAI-read
-
Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats
Criticized Democratic policies on taxes, immigration and healthcare in campaign speech.
“So, this is the choice the voters are going to have to choose this fall. Is it going to be commonsense Republicans, crazy Democrats who really do seem like an anti-American hate group.”
TaxationAI-read
-
Barrasso Highlights American Strength Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Spoke on need for American strength against Chinese aggression ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.
“The American people want safety, prosperity, and freedom. America cannot be free if we are dependent on China for our medicine, our materials, and our minerals. America cannot continue to lead the free world if we allow China to steal our best ideas and newest technology. America must stand firm.”
International AffairsAI-read
-
Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto
Criticized Democratic tax and healthcare policies on NBC's Meet the Press.
“Those Democrats that are so unpopular in your poll. Why? They want to eliminate Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. They want to defund the police. They want to get rid of the military. They want to open the borders. They talk about opening the prisons and putting these prisoners back in our communities. That doesn’t…”
TaxationAI-read
-
Barrasso statement on Former Senator Jon Kyl
Released statement mourning the passing of former Senator Jon Kyl.
“Jon Kyl was a giant in the U.S. Senate and a Western conservative many of us looked up to. His decision to answer the call and return to the Senate after the passing of our dear friend John McCain was just one example of his deep affection and commitment to Arizona and the United States. He was our Whip, our…”
-
Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day
Celebrated Constitution Day and criticized Democrats for not valuing the Constitution.
“Under President Trump and Republicans, the Constitution is respected once again. By contrast, the Left does not value the Constitution, let alone celebrate it … The simple truth is, people who want to tear up our Constitution cannot be trusted to build up our country.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Barrasso voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 60 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Barrasso’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 49
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
49 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 48 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S. 2637 MAPWaters Act of 2025Identical bill became law as H.R. 187 · Dec 26, 2025Via H.R. 187
Barrasso’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 58 sponsored billsSponsored 58 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 242 (median 308), 124 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Taxation.
- S. 5204 SMART Savings Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 4173 Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 813 A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4903 A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.Housing and Community Development · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 4202 Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 1797 Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services ActHealth · Introduced Jun 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 4765 Let America Build Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- S. 2356 ADAPT ActHealth · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 40% |
| Other | 118 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 52 | 85% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| 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 Barrasso 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
- REric SchmittMO Senate100%agreement
- RBernie MorenoOH Senate100%agreement
- RDavid McCormickPA Senate100%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Barrasso most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Barrasso’s campaign raised $1.6M: $382K (25%) from individuals and $367K (24%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $8.4M.
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 Barrasso
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 147.
- American Petroleum Institute Trade association PAC
- Asian American Hotel Owners Association Trade association PAC
- Enterprise Holdings Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Barrasso 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 inBarrasso’s own leadership PAC: Common Values PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Barrasso’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, WyomingRepublican2007–present
Seat
- State
- Wyoming
- Seat
- Class 1, senior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- 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
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6441
307 Dirksen Senate Office Building - District offices
- Casper, Cheyenne, Riverton, Rock Springs, Sheridan
- Website
- barrasso.senate.gov
- johnbarrasso
- YouTube
- barrassowyo
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
Oathstar ID osp_6q5ds05sc5
