U.S. Senator from Oklahoma · Class II
Alan Armstrong
Position · +0.65
- In office
- Senate 2026–now
Under a year in CongressMore senior than 1% of the Senate - Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Indian Affairs
- Bills on
- Health
- Environmental Protection
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RKevin Hern$10.0M
- DN'Kiyla Thomas$57K
Bottom line
Where Armstrong has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 12th in seniority on the majority side
- Indian Affairs · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Armstrong’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Armstrong breaks with Republicans
MethodArmstrong has voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Armstrong 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 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion to Proceed · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Armstrong is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Praised bipartisan permitting reform package incorporating his priorities for faster federal approvals.
“Just as important, this agreement reflects a massive, cross-sector coalition that has hit the exact same regulatory wall. From conventional energy and manufacturing to mining, electric transmission, transportation, and renewables, industries across our economy are pounding the table together because they recognize that…”
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
Mentions S. 4944
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Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September
Urged advancement of comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
“I remain confident that the committees of jurisdiction will put forward a strong, effective, well-rounded permitting reform package this upcoming work period.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Armstrong on 535 News: It’s Time to Do What’s Right for the Country
Called for bipartisan action on federal permitting reform across energy sectors.
“It’s not one form of energy. It’s everything. It’s renewables not being able to get connected into markets that need that power. It’s pipelines not being able to displace fuel oil and coal, which is so much more expensive and so much more emissions. There are mines that we desperately need here in the U.S. to be able…”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Armstrong, Peters: Congress Already Has the Common Ground to Pass Permitting Reform
Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong, Peters: Congress Already Has the Common Ground to Pass Permitting Reform REPUBLICAN SENATOR AND DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN SAY CONGRESS ALREADY AGREES ON ENOUGH TO ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan…
“We have a rare bipartisan window of alignment to solve this. We already agree on enough to get started. If Congress fails to act, we will fail to deliver for the American people. The market is begging to build. It is time for Congress to stop standing in our own way and get America building again.”
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Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National Security in 535 News Editorial WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) published an op-ed today in 535 News detailing how bureaucratic red tape…
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AFP-Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World
Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World JOHN TIDWELL STRESSES THE URGENCY TO PASS ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT TO MAINTAIN OKLAHOMA’S STATUS AS A NATIONAL ENERGY LEADER WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recent opinion…
“Demand for reliable electricity also is rising faster than it has in decades. This is an opportunity for energy-producing states like Oklahoma to help meet that need. Our ability to build and transmit energy will determine whether our country is prepared to meet the demands of an increasingly strained energy grid.…”
Mentions S. 4944
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Armstrong voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 99 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Armstrong’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 2
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
2 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 2 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 2 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 38 (median 308), 7 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Environmental Protection.
- S. 5600 Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Introduced
- S. 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 37 | 100% |
| Immigration | 30 | 13% |
| Other | 26 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 24 | 42% |
| International Affairs | 21 | 19% |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 64% |
| Congress | 7 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 5 | 80% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 4 | 25% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 4 | 100% |
Show all 23 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection | 3 | 0% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 33% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 3 | 100% |
| Health | 2 | 0% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 2 | 100% |
| Energy & environment | 2 | 100% |
| Education | 1 | 0% |
| Energy | 1 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
| Taxation | 1 | 0% |
| Budget & appropriations | 1 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 1 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 1 | 100% |
How often Armstrong 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
- RTom CottonAR Senate100%agreement
- RDeb FischerNE Senate100%agreement
- RJames LankfordOK Senate100%agreement
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Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, OklahomaRepublican2026–present
Seat
- State
- Oklahoma
- Seat
- Class 2, junior senator
- Current term
- 2026–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4721
330 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Oklahoma City
- Website
- armstrong.senate.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov
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