Tina Smith

Smith has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.

Where Smith 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

  U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Measures to Simplify, Update Tax Filings for Farmers and Consumers Passes Senate

  Secured passage of two tax measures for farmers and consumers in Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.

  “Nobody enjoys filing their taxes, but what makes it even worse is how cumbersome and illogical our tax system is, particular for farmers.”

  Taxpayer Assistance and Service ActTaxationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Legislation to Combat Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Becomes Law

  Announced bipartisan bill on Lyme disease research and treatment became law.

  “The number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has been rising at an alarming rate. This law will step up regional efforts at researching, testing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We must cut down on tick-borne illnesses for the sake of Americans’ health and well-being.”

  Lyme Disease ResearchAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Bipartisan Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes the Senate Unanimously

  Passed bipartisan bill unanimously to reauthorize terrorism risk insurance program.

  “Without this bill, a potential terrorism event would mean an even greater financial catastrophe for businesses and taxpayers. It’s critical that we keep terrorism risk insurance available and affordable to businesses in Minnesota and across the country.”

  Terrorism Risk Insurance Program ReauthorizationFinance and Financial SectorAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help College Students Facing Emergencies Afford to Stay in School

  Reintroduced bill to provide emergency grants for college students facing financial hardship.

  “Paying for college is a precarious balancing act for many students, and that’s when everything is going ‘right,’”

  EducationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  U.S. Senator Tina Smith, MN Housing Organizations Unveil New Legislation to Build More Homeless Shelters, Upgrade Aging Shelters and Permanent Supportive Housing

  Introduced bill to provide $1.5 billion for homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing.

  “Homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing providers are being asked to do more with less at a time when homelessness is on the rise in big cities and small towns. It’s not sustainable, and it’s past time the federal government stepped in.”

  Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter

  Led bipartisan push to release LIHEAP heating assistance funds before winter.

  “No one in Minnesota or across the country should have to choose between turning on the heat or paying for their medications or groceries.”

  LIHEAP Funding DistributionAI-read

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

Sponsored 49 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 477 (median 308), 298 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Agriculture and Food, Native Americans.

• S. 5605 A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5580 A bill to establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5579 A bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing information, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5534 Building and Maintaining Homeless Shelters ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5411 Emergency Grant Aid for College Students ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S. 5232 Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
• S. 5004 Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
• S. 4483 Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee

How often Smith voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Smith’s campaign raised $49K: $15K (31%) from individuals and $23K (47%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $201K.

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 Smith

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

1. Gillibrand Member’s leadership PAC
2. National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC

Smith’s own leadership PAC: Velvet Hammer PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.