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U.S. Senator from Wisconsin

Tammy Baldwin

Democrat · Wisconsin

First openly gay person elected to the Senate (2012). Former House member. Focus on healthcare, manufacturing, veterans, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Record

Progressive Democrat. Pioneered LGBTQ+ rights legislation including Respect for Marriage Act. Strong advocate for domestic manufacturing and 'Buy American' provisions. Champion of veterans' healthcare.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4451 — Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.4439 — Built To Last Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 29, 2026)
  • S.4393 — Build America, Buy America Compliance Act (Introduced, Apr 27, 2026)
  • S.4301 — For the Fans Act (Introduced, Apr 15, 2026)
  • S.4283 — Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 14, 2026)
  • S.4186 — Perinatal Workforce Act (Introduced, Mar 25, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.114 — 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. (Introduced, Mar 5, 2026)
  • S.3987 — Secure Tracks Act (Introduced, Mar 4, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Defense
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness (Ranking Member)

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