U.S. Senator from Wyoming · Class II
Cynthia M. Lummis
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.68
- In office
- Senate 2021–now
House 2009–2017
13 years in CongressMore senior than 41% of the Senate - Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works
- Bills on
- Environmental Protection
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 72
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RHarriet Hageman$2.4M
- DJames W. Byrd$23K
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: the WY Senate seat is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- The 10th most conservative member of the Senate by voting record.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 1.71 against 1.02 expected; 2 of their bills became law (1 commemorative · 1 technical).
- Chair of the Digital Assets subcommittee (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs).
Where Lummis has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Digital Assets (Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)
- Chairman · Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety (Environment and Public Works)
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 15th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 2273 Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act · Passed a chamber
- S. 790 A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". · Became law
- S. 284 Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in Lummis’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Lummis breaks with Republicans
MethodLummis has voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Lummis broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and John Crews, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring August 2, 2031; and Christopher Phelan, of Minnesota, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers; and Christopher Nassar, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife; and Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years; and Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller); and Roger Mason, of Virginia, to be Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; and Erich Hernandez-Baquero, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force; and Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and Brien Lorenze, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024; and David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration for a term of five years; and Karen Jean Hedlund, of New York, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030; and Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; and Karen Sessions, of Texas, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2025; and Edward Eppler, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation; and Katherine Bowles, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs); and Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs); and Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs); and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032; and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2026; and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs); and Laurence Socha, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia; and Daniel Perez, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil; and John Hurley, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador; and Joseph Burkhalter, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova; and Stanley Brown, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; and Christopher Anderson, of Wisconsin, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia; and Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at Large; and Rudolph Bauer, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador to Belize; and Stuart Gordon Nash, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years; and James Andrew Crowell IV, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years; and Charles Baldis, of Virginia, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years; and Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; and John Barlow Timmer, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Christine Michelle Macey, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Craig Edward Leen, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Michael Christopher DiLorenzo, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, Craig S. Iscoe, retired; and James Woodruff, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board; and Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security; and Bradford Pentony Wilson, of New Jersey, to be Archivist of the United States; and Sharon E. Goodie, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Christopher Michael De Bono, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years; and Don Richard Berthiaume, Jr., of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Justice; and Kaveh Farzad, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs); and William Hague, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior; and Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years; and David M. Prouty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2031; and James Macy, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2030; and Michael McDonald, of the District of Columbia, to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a term of four years; and Michael Vance, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research); and Sean Costello, of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development; and Frank Garcia, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2031; and David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia; and Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania; and William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania; and Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway; and Jason Holt, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Jack Chambers, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia for the term of four years; and James Arnott, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years; and Timothy VerHey, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years; and Johnson TeeHee II, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Kenneth Sorenson, of Hawaii, to be United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii for the term of four years; and Fleet White, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs); and Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador; and Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador; and Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy; and Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador; and John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of CyprusOn the Nomination | Not voting |
| Jun 16, 2026 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".On the Motion to Proceed | Not voting |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth CircuitOn 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 15, 2026 | Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Lummis is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Senate passed Lummis-Barrasso bill modernizing Wyoming school trust fund investment rules.
“Last night, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that will put Wyoming’s school trust fund to better work for our students.”
EducationAI-read
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Bipartisan Lummis-Kelly MORE American Fuel Act Passes U.S. Senate
Senate passed bipartisan bill modernizing Nuclear Regulatory Commission uranium enrichment licensing.
“Senator Kelly and I agree on something simple: we can keep the NRC’s high safety standards and still stop making enrichment companies wait years just to break ground.”
Modernizing Outdated Regulations to Expand American Fuel ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
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Lummis Provision Secures Historic Second Amendment Legal Victory for Gun Owners
Celebrated DOJ decision not to appeal ruling striking down NFA provisions regulating suppressors and short-barreled firearms.
“This is a massive Second Amendment victory for gun owners nationwide and it’s 90 years in the making.”
Second Amendment RightsAI-read
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Lummis Honored with Defender of Limited Government Award
Received Defender of Limited Government Award from Institute for Legislative Analysis.
“I’m honored to receive this award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Lummis Statement on Democrats Killing Clarity Act
Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking the Clarity Act cryptocurrency regulation bill.
“The once-proud Democratic party is anti-consumer and pro-illicit finance, anti-ethics, anti-free enterprise, anti-worker, anti-livable wage jobs, and pro-socialism. The Democrats are now anti-American. Sad!”
Cryptocurrency RegulationAI-read
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Lummis, Boozman, Scott Release Final Clarity Act Text
Released final text of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with bipartisan changes.
“After a year of intense daily bipartisan negotiations, this bill is ready.”
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Lummis voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 13 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Lummis’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
44 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 42 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (2)
1 commemorative · 1 technical
- S. 790 A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".Renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming after Barbara L. Cubin. AI-readBecame law Sep 25, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCommemorative
- S. 284 Congressional Award Program Reauthorization ActReauthorizes the Congressional Award Program through fiscal year 2028 and modifies medal requirements. AI-readBecame law Dec 26, 2025 · CongressTechnical
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S.J.Res. 89 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".Identical bill became law as H.J.Res. 130 · Dec 11, 2025Via H.J.Res. 130
Lummis’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 48 sponsored billsSponsored 48 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 354 (median 308), 217 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Environmental Protection, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Transportation and Public Works.
- S. 5663 A bill to establish a program at the National Science Foundation to fund research awards to reproduce federally funded research.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 4619 Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 1894 SPEED ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 8, 2026 In committee
- S.J.Res. 205 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 1525 Common Cents ActUnknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 Introduced
- S. 4956 Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- S. 4806 POWER Up ActEnergy · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 4529 Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act of 2026Authorizes use of locally-sourced materials in nuclear power plant construction. AI-readEnergy · Introduced May 14, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 215 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 38% |
| Other | 117 | 99% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 86% |
| Immigration | 34 | 26% |
| International Affairs | 33 | 15% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 17 | 76% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 12 | 100% |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 64% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Taxation | 5 | 40% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 3 | 100% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 1 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 1 | 100% |
How often Lummis 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
- RBill HagertyTN Senate100%agreement
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate99%agreement
- RJim BanksIN Senate99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Lummis most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Lummis’s campaign raised $3.0M: $805K (27%) from individuals and $1.4M (47%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.7M.
Through Jul 29, 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 Lummis
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 201.
- Brown Independent PAC
- Freedom Fund Member’s leadership PAC
- Kennedy Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Lummis this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Lummis’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Offices held
- Wyoming State TreasurerState, Wyoming 1999–2007
- State Senate of WyomingState · Member 1993–1995
- Wyoming House of RepresentativesState · Member 1979–1983
Experience
- Jim Geringer from 1994
Education
- University of Wyoming College of LawJuris Doctor 1985
- University of WyomingBachelor of Science 1978
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, WyomingRepublican2021–present
- U.S. House, WY-ALRepublican2009–2017
Seat
- State
- Wyoming
- Seat
- Class 2, junior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3424
127a Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Cheyenne, Cody, Casper, Sundance, Afton
- Website
- lummis.senate.gov
- sencynthialummis
- sencynthialummis
Elsewhere
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