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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Ben Ray Luján
New Mexico (junior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2009 Terms 6 House, 1 Senate Age 54
Office: 498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
1.3%missed (12)
96.9%voted with their party
88bills sponsored
510cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 88 →- S. 5635IntroducedArts Education for All ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 5662IntroducedCARE Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act Sep 24, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5475IntroducedA bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program.Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month". Sep 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4947-4949)
- GHOST Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- HCBS Access Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026 Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Stroke Act Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recently cosponsored
- Protect College Sports Act of 2026 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 9 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] + 1 cosponsorOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] + 42 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5630IntroducedStop Orphaned Wells ActSen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] + 4 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- S. 5665IntroducedAmerica’s College Promise Act of 2026Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] + 6 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 5673IntroducedCar Privacy Rights Act of 2026Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] + 2 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S.Res. 945Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] + 18 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272)
- S. 5626IntroducedHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 6 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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