U.S. Senator from Louisiana · Class II
Bill Cassidy
Position · +0.46
- In office
- Senate 2015–now
House 2009–2015
17 years in CongressMore senior than 63% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Immigration 21%
- International Affairs 17%
- Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Labor and Employment
- Age
- 69
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RJulia Letlow$6.2M
- DJamie Davis$2.0M
Bottom line
Where Cassidy has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Ex Officio · 3 subcommittees of Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Energy and Natural Resources · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Finance · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 3315 Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- S. 4689 READ Act · Out of committee
- S. 3010 21st Century Dyslexia Act · Out of committee
- S. 4965 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Cassidy’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cassidy breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cassidy voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Immigration 21% · 7 of 34 party 0%
- International Affairs 17% · 5 of 30 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 5% · 1 of 19 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Cassidy has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Cassidy broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | 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 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Cloture Motion · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 23, 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 unless explicitly authorized by…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 17, 2026 | A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to DischargeBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 16, 2026 | A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cassidy is saying
All 18 statements and posts-
ICYMI: Cassidy Applauds Trump Administration’s Steps to Implement his School Choice Legislation
Praised Trump administration implementation of Education Freedom Tax Credit school choice program.
“Parents want to make decisions that allow their child to succeed. This law helps them do that.”
EducationAI-read
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Cassidy, Warner Legislation to Improve IRS Customer Service Passes Senate
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan bill to improve IRS customer service and tax administration.
“Taxpayers should get the help they need without a fight. This package gives the American people a stronger voice and makes help easier to access.”
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Honored New Orleans native Walker Beery's legacy during Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Month.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month DesignationCancer AwarenessAI-read
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Cassidy Legislation to Help Americans Better Plan for Retirement Advances Senate
Led passage of the Claiming Age Clarity Act to improve Social Security benefit information.
“Americans looking to retire are counting on the benefits they have earned. They ought to have the best financial information possible when the time comes.”
Retirement PlanningAI-read
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Cassidy Introduces Taxpayer Funded Compensation Accountability Act
Introduced bill capping federal appointee salaries at congressional member pay levels.
“If you’re paid by taxpayers, you shouldn’t make more than those who were elected by taxpayers.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Cassidy Introduces Bill to Strengthen Election Security, Give Accountability to Voters
Introduced bill requiring open primaries, voter ID, and limits on gerrymandering for federal elections.
“The political system should serve the people, not be designed so that the people serve politicians. Forty-five percent of the American electorate are Independents. Some Republicans and some Democrats want to vote for the person not for the party. Open primaries address all of this. Power to the people.”
Election SecurityAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cassidy voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 9 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Cassidy’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
106 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 104 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 331 HALT Fentanyl ActPermanently schedules fentanyl-related substances as controlled substances. AI-readBecame law Jul 16, 2025 · Crime and Law EnforcementNational policy
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
Bills, 119th Congress
All 122 sponsored billsSponsored 122 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 344 (median 308), 210 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Labor and Employment.
- S.Res. 933 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5513 Domestic Manufacturing Revitalization Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5505 Safe and Fair Elections Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5503 Taxpayer Funded Compensation Accountability ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5421 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit.Taxation · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5420 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return.Taxation · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 832 A resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.Social Welfare · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5258 PREFERRED Screening ActHealth · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 211 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 189 | 35% |
| Other | 111 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 50 | 86% |
| Immigration | 37 | 49% |
| International Affairs | 35 | 31% |
| Energy & environment | 24 | 100% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 84% |
| Congress | 18 | 94% |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 72% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 64% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 100% |
| Health care | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Taxation | 6 | 50% |
| 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 Cassidy 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
- RJoni ErnstIA Senate98%agreement
- RJon HustedOH Senate98%agreement
- RPete RickettsNE Senate98%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cassidy most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cassidy’s campaign raised $7.0M: $2.6M (36%) from individuals and $1.7M (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.8M.
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 Cassidy
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 422.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Lumexa Imaging Corporate PAC
- American Trucking Associations Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Cassidy 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 inCassidy’s own leadership PAC: Continuing America's Strength and Security PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Cassidy’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, LouisianaRepublican2015–present
- U.S. House, LA-6Republican2009–2015
Seat
- State
- Louisiana
- Seat
- Class 2, senior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5824
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building - District offices
- Lafayette, Metairie, Monroe, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria
- Website
- cassidy.senate.gov
- SenBillCassidy
- senbillcassidy
- YouTube
- SenatorBillCassidy
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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