Lindsey Graham

Former member · Republican · Senate · SC · served until 7/11/26

Recorded 1449 of 1542 roll calls while in office · missed 93

Date	Measure and question	Vote	Chamber
6/24/26Senate	S.J.Res. 185 — 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. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. On the Motion to ProceedMotion to proceedA vote on whether the Senate should begin considering a measure, usually offered by the majority leader when senators won't agree to take it up by unanimous consent. Passing it only opens debate; it is not a vote on the measure itself.Senate glossary: motion to proceed to consider ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Nay	Motion to Proceed Rejected
6/24/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/24/26Senate	S.J.Res. 196 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". On the Motion to ProceedMotion to proceedA vote on whether the Senate should begin considering a measure, usually offered by the majority leader when senators won't agree to take it up by unanimous consent. Passing it only opens debate; it is not a vote on the measure itself.Senate glossary: motion to proceed to consider ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Nay	Motion to Proceed Rejected
6/24/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/24/26Senate	Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio On the NominationNominationA vote to confirm someone the president has appointed to an executive or judicial office. Those appointments need the Senate's consent.Senate glossary: nomination ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Yea	Nomination Confirmed
6/24/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/24/26Senate	Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the NominationNominationA vote to confirm someone the president has appointed to an executive or judicial office. Those appointments need the Senate's consent.Senate glossary: nomination ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Yea	Nomination Confirmed
6/24/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: John George Edward Marck to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/23/26Senate	H.Con.Res. 86 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran. On the Concurrent ResolutionConcurrent resolutionA vote on a measure dealing with matters affecting both chambers, such as a budget resolution. It never goes to the president and does not have the force of law.Senate glossary: concurrent resolution ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Nay	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
6/23/26Senate	Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe On the NominationNominationA vote to confirm someone the president has appointed to an executive or judicial office. Those appointments need the Senate's consent.Senate glossary: nomination ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Not Voting	Nomination Confirmed
6/22/26Senate	H.R. 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs. On the MotionConcurring in House amendmentsA vote on whether the Senate accepts changes the House made to a measure the Senate already passed. If the Senate concurs, both chambers have agreed to the same text and the differences are resolved.Congressional Research Service: Amendments Between the Houses ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Not Voting	Motion Agreed to
6/18/26Senate	Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development On the NominationNominationA vote to confirm someone the president has appointed to an executive or judicial office. Those appointments need the Senate's consent.Senate glossary: nomination ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Yea	Nomination Confirmed
6/18/26Senate	H.R. 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs. On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/17/26Senate	S.Res. 616 — 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 DischargeMotion to dischargeA vote to take a resolution away from the committee holding it so the full Senate can consider it. Certain laws — mostly on foreign policy, such as arms sales and the use of military force — let senators force this vote on resolutions made under them.No official definition linked. Procedural Official source ↗	Nay	Motion to Discharge Rejected
6/17/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/17/26Senate	Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea On the NominationNominationA vote to confirm someone the president has appointed to an executive or judicial office. Those appointments need the Senate's consent.Senate glossary: nomination ↗ Passage Official source ↗	Yea	Nomination Confirmed
6/17/26Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea On the Cloture MotionClotureA vote to end debate and move toward a final vote — the only formal way to break a filibuster. For most business it takes three-fifths of all senators (60 with no vacancies); on nominations, a simple majority of those voting. If it succeeds, debate is capped at 30 more hours.Senate: About Filibusters and Cloture ↗Congressional Research Service: Invoking Cloture in the Senate ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Cloture Motion Agreed to
6/16/26Senate	H.R. 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs. On the Motion to ProceedMotion to proceedA vote on whether the Senate should begin considering a measure, usually offered by the majority leader when senators won't agree to take it up by unanimous consent. Passing it only opens debate; it is not a vote on the measure itself.Senate glossary: motion to proceed to consider ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Yea	Motion to Proceed Agreed to
6/16/26Senate	S.J.Res. 172 — 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. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. On the Motion to DischargeMotion to dischargeA vote to take a resolution away from the committee holding it so the full Senate can consider it. Certain laws — mostly on foreign policy, such as arms sales and the use of military force — let senators force this vote on resolutions made under them.No official definition linked. Procedural Official source ↗	Nay	Motion to Discharge Rejected
6/16/26Senate	S.J.Res. 190 — 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 ProceedMotion to proceedA vote on whether the Senate should begin considering a measure, usually offered by the majority leader when senators won't agree to take it up by unanimous consent. Passing it only opens debate; it is not a vote on the measure itself.Senate glossary: motion to proceed to consider ↗ Procedural Official source ↗	Nay	Motion to Proceed Rejected

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