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U.S. Senator from South Carolina

Tim Scott

Republican · South Carolina

First Black Republican elected to the Senate from the South since Reconstruction. Former House member. Ran for president in 2024. Opportunity Zones creator. Focus on economic empowerment.

Record

Conservative Republican with focus on economic empowerment. Created Opportunity Zones tax incentive in underserved communities. Led bipartisan police reform negotiations (ultimately failed). Delivers Republican perspective on racial equality.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4528 — A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • S.4440 — Clinical Trial Modernization Act (Introduced, Apr 29, 2026)
  • S.4242 — Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4048 — PREDICT Act (Introduced, Mar 11, 2026)
  • S.4047 — Kids in Classes Act (Introduced, Mar 11, 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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