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R Republican · U.S. Senator
Pete Ricketts
Nebraska (junior senator)
Current term Nov 5, 2024 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2023 Terms 0 House, 2 Senate Age 62
Office: 139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
1%missed (9)
99.6%voted with their party
67bills sponsored (1 became law)
375cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 | Nay | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 67 →- A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States. Sep 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
- Agricultural Data Privacy Act of 2026 Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- PREPARE Act Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- BINSA Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Karly Rain Wood Act Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle… Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- UNLOCK AUKUS Act Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
- SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026 Jun 18, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act Jun 18, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- FENCE Act Jun 9, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Recently cosponsored
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] + 42 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Protect College Sports Act of 2026 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 9 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S.Res. 934IntroducedA resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] + 30 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
- 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. 5604IntroducedImproving Species Recovery ActSen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] + 25 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States. Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC] + 29 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
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