119th Congress
Ben Ray Luján
Senator, New Mexico
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- June 7, 1972 (age 54)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2021, House 2009 to 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-6621
- Website
- lujan.senate.gov
Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Finance
- Indian Affairs
- Budget
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Who Is Ben Ray Luján?
Ben Ray Luján is a Democratic senator from New Mexico in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2021, House 2009 to 2021. Born June 7, 1972, Luján is 54. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Luján voted on 96 and missed 0. Luján voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Luján sponsored 88 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Ben Ray Luján Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- NayA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- YeaA 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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA 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".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA 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.
Bills Ben Ray Luján Sponsored
- CARE Act of 2026 (S. 5662, In Committee)
- Arts Education for All Act (S. 5635, In Committee)
- New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (S. 1363, Passed the Senate)
- 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". (S.Res. 889, Introduced)
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program. (S. 5475, In Committee)
- HCBS Access Act (S. 5321, In Committee)
- Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act (S. 5282, In Committee)
- GHOST Act (S. 5278, In Committee)
- Stroke Act (S. 5260, In Committee)
- Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026 (S. 5248, In Committee)
- No Trump Immunity Act (S. 5196, In Committee)
- New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act (S. 5177, In Committee)
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- Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act (S. 5162, In Committee)
- Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 (S. 4890, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes. (S. 3573, In Committee)
- Local Input Act (S. 5118, In Committee)
- Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act (S. 5073, In Committee)
- Taxpayer Transparency and Notice Act (S. 5072, In Committee)
- High Court Gift Ban Act (S. 4966, In Committee)
- CHILE Act of 2026 (S. 4860, In Committee)
- Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 (S. 4731, In Committee)
- Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 (S. 4666, In Committee)
- Digital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026 (S. 4592, In Committee)
- Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 (S. 4567, In Committee)
- Outage Refund Protection Act (S. 4557, In Committee)
- Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 (S. 4516, In Committee)
- Advancing Water Reuse Act (S. 4506, In Committee)
- WATCH Personnel Act of 2026 (S. 4422, In Committee)
- PRICE Act (S. 4401, In Committee)
- VOICE Act (S. 4333, In Committee)
- The FBI Hiring Review Act (S. 4326, In Committee)
- Federal Prosecutorial Accountability Act (S. 4324, In Committee)
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-06: Unfair Returned Deposited Item Fee Assessment Practices". (S.J.Res. 153, In Committee)
- Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Protection Act of 2026 (S. 4101, In Committee)
- Homeland Security Improvement Act (S. 3997, In Committee)
- DHS Hiring Review Act (S. 3996, In Committee)
- LOCATE Act (S. 3995, In Committee)
- Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 (S. 3892, In Committee)
- Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act (S. 3854, In Committee)
- CLEAN SMART Act of 2026 (S. 3828, In Committee)
- Fair Repair Act (S. 3821, In Committee)
- Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026 (S. 3594, In Committee)
- LISTOS Act of 2025 (S. 3540, In Committee)
- Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act (S. 640, Passed the Senate)
- Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025 (S. 3330, In Committee)
- Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 (S. 3281, In Committee)
- Disarm Hate Act (S. 3256, In Committee)
- Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 3242, In Committee)
- Fire Innovation Unit Act of 2025 (S. 3190, In Committee)
- School Meals for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 3157, In Committee)
- LEAF Act of 2025 (S. 3152, In Committee)
- Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act (S. 3149, In Committee)
- Pay Our Capitol Police Act (S. 3094, In Committee)
- Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 (S. 3071, In Committee)
- A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes. (S. 2921, In Committee)
- Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025 (S. 2771, In Committee)
- Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 2643, In Committee)
- Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 (S. 2508, In Committee)
- Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025 (S. 2325, In Committee)
- Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025 (S. 2225, In Committee)
- Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 (S. 2182, In Committee)
- HCBS Relief Act of 2025 (S. 2076, In Committee)
- A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month". (S.Res. 256, Introduced)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month". (S.Res. 249, Introduced)
- SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 (S. 1905, In Committee)
- Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2025 (S. 1769, In Committee)
- TEST AI Act of 2025 (S. 1633, In Committee)
- Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 (S. 1599, In Committee)
- BABIES Act (S. 1598, In Committee)
- A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. (S.Res. 182, Introduced)
- Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025 (S. 1412, In Committee)
- REPAIR Act (S. 1379, In Committee)
- No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act (S. 1310, In Committee)
- Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 1196, In Committee)
- FCC Legal Enforcement Act (S. 1025, In Committee)
- Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act (S. 1022, In Committee)
- Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025 (S. 859, In Committee)
- Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act (S. 1004, In Committee)
- Tech to Save Moms Act (S. 958, In Committee)
- Honor Our Living Donors Act (S. 957, In Committee)
- Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025 (S. 867, In Committee)
- Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 637, Out of Committee)
- Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act (S. 818, In Committee)
- Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act (S. 806, In Committee)
- Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2025 (S. 782, In Committee)
- Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025 (S. 647, In Committee)
- DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act (S. 415, In Committee)
- Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act (S. 228, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Luján spoke on the floor 19 times on 17 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 23, 2026, 359 wordsNew Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
I rise today to ask my colleagues to support the passage of my New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 22, 2026, 229 wordsRecognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April
I call up my amendment No. 4798 and ask that it be reported by number.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 20, 2026, 2,136 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security (Executive Session)
I came down to the floor to talk about the SAVE Act, but before I do so, I am reminded that, over the last 10 days, my Republican colleagues have blocked paying TSA agents on at least five occasions. The number five was used earlier to talk about some other procedure, but on five different occasions, Republicans blocked paying TSA agents.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 20, 2026, 4 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security (Executive Session)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, February 10, 2026, 196 wordsVote Explanation
I was unavailable for rollcall vote No. 21, on Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination of David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. Had I been present, I would have voted nay.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, December 11, 2025, 7 wordsVote on S. Res. 532 (Executive Session)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, October 29, 2025, 1,829 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Relating to "Record of Decision for The...
I rise today to ask my colleagues to pass my Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025, which has the backing of the entire Democratic caucus--the Democratic Members of this Senate.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, October 21, 2025, 1,960 wordsTrump Administration
First, I want to begin by thanking our friend, and I say ``our friend'' because he is more than my friend, Senator Merkley. We are friends from across our Nation's Capital and across America--some who are here, listening to you themselves, and others who, I am sure, are tuning in.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 30, 2025, 872 wordsMedicare and Medicaid (Executive Calendar)
I rise today for every American who is scared--scared about losing their health insurance, scared about making ends meet after the passage of the Republican budget betrayal.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 22, 2025, 7 wordsVote on Lukas Nomination (Executive Session)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Rescission (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 30, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
- Alex Padilla (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
- Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
- Budget Reconciliation (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
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Questions About Ben Ray Luján
Is Ben Ray Luján still in Congress?
Yes. Ben Ray Luján is serving as senator from New Mexico in the 119th Congress.
What party is Ben Ray Luján?
Ben Ray Luján is a Democrat.
When is Ben Ray Luján up for reelection?
Luján's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Ben Ray Luján?
Ben Ray Luján was born June 7, 1972 and is 54.
How often does Ben Ray Luján vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Luján voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is Ben Ray Luján on?
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Senate Committee on the Budget; United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.