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U.S. Senator from Kentucky

Mitch McConnell

Republican · Kentucky

Longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. Former Senate Majority and Minority Leader. Pivotal role in reshaping federal judiciary with conservative judges.

Record

Highly influential conservative. Blocked Merrick Garland's SCOTUS nomination. Confirmed three Trump Supreme Court justices. Opposed most Democratic legislation including ACA and stimulus bills.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (1 on record)

  • S.4530 — A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)

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