119th Congress
James Lankford
Senator, Oklahoma
Party
- Republican
- Born
- March 4, 1968 (age 58)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2015, House 2011 to 2015
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2029
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5754
- Website
- lankford.senate.gov
Committees
- Finance
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Who Is James Lankford?
James Lankford is a Republican senator from Oklahoma in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2015, House 2011 to 2015. Born March 4, 1968, Lankford is 58. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Lankford voted on 96 and missed 0. Lankford voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Lankford sponsored 82 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How James Lankford Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- YeaA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- NayA 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)".
- NayA 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.
- NayA 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)".
- NayA 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.
- NayA 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".
- YeaNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- NayA 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.
- NayA 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".
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayA 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 James Lankford Sponsored
- Ending Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories Act (S. 5667, In Committee)
- Religious Education Fairness Act (S. 5573, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. (S.Res. 915, Agreed To)
- 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. (S.Res. 912, Introduced)
- Jimmy Lai Internet Freedom Act (S. 5562, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems. (S.Res. 896, Agreed To)
- A resolution remembering, on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, the countless lives the Chinese Communist Party has destroyed and the people currently living in fear of its tyrannical ambitions. (S.Res. 890, Introduced)
- A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history. (S.Res. 861, Agreed To)
- CIPZIP Act of 2025 (S. 3175, Out of Committee)
- Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act (S. 1051, Passed the Senate)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. (S.Res. 845, Agreed To)
- Ballots by Election Day Act (S. 5355, In Committee)
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- Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act (S. 5272, In Committee)
- Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 (S. 5255, In Committee)
- Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 (S. 5109, In Committee)
- Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 (S. 4632, Out of Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. (S.Res. 733, Agreed To)
- A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the eighth national title in program history. (S.Res. 725, Agreed To)
- CDL Act (S. 4398, In Committee)
- A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris. (S.Res. 681, Agreed To)
- Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act (S. 4323, In Committee)
- Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act (S. 4290, In Committee)
- Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (S. 2859, In Committee)
- Conscience Protection Act of 2025 (S. 1756, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. (S.Res. 649, Agreed To)
- Stop Unemployment Fraud Act (S. 4016, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble. (S.Res. 606, Introduced)
- A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship. (S.Res. 575, Agreed To)
- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office". (S. 2283, Became Law)
- Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act (S. 3238, In Committee)
- A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain Oklahoma communities, and for other purposes. (S. 3176, In Committee)
- Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act (S. 3159, In Committee)
- Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 (S. 81, Out of Committee)
- Competitive Bidding Relief Act (S. 2951, In Committee)
- A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. (S.Res. 414, Agreed To)
- A resolution authorizing the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. (S.Res. 384, Introduced)
- Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S. 2721, In Committee)
- A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the 2025 National Basketball Association Finals. (S.Res. 345, Agreed To)
- Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025 (S. 2365, In Committee)
- Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act (S. 2249, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world. (S.Res. 52, Out of Committee)
- A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's golf team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf National Championship. (S.Res. 298, Agreed To)
- A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States. (S.Res. 296, Introduced)
- A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to complete a threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes. (S. 1908, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. (S.Res. 216, Introduced)
- Regulatory Accountability Act (S. 1708, In Committee)
- Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act (S. 1619, In Committee)
- A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the seventh national title in program history. (S.Res. 196, Agreed To)
- Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025 (S. 1584, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. (S.Res. 174, Agreed To)
- POWER Act of 2025 (S. 1429, In Committee)
- Safeguarding Charity Act (S. 1428, In Committee)
- Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (S. 1390, In Committee)
- Free Speech Fairness Act (S. 1205, In Committee)
- No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2025 (S. 1192, In Committee)
- SOIL Act of 2025 (S. 1012, In Committee)
- Belt and Road Oversight Act (S. 1011, In Committee)
- CAMPUS Act (S. 1010, In Committee)
- Protecting Children Over Profits Act (S. 962, In Committee)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma. (S.Res. 115, Agreed To)
- BEST Facilitation Act (S. 578, In Committee)
- MERP Clarifications Act of 2025 (S. 514, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to maintain the prohibition on allowing any deduction or credit associated with a trade or business involved in trafficking marijuana. (S. 471, In Committee)
- Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025 (S. 426, In Committee)
- Expediting Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects Act (S. 378, In Committee)
- Direct Property Acquisitions Act (S. 374, In Committee)
- Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act (S. 373, In Committee)
- Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025 (S. 372, In Committee)
- Charitable Act (S. 317, In Committee)
- Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025 (S. 285, In Committee)
- Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act (S. 270, In Committee)
- Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act (S. 224, In Committee)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S. 6, Failed in the Senate)
- ALIGN Act (S. 187, In Committee)
- Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act (S. 121, In Committee)
- Telework Reform Act of 2025 (S. 82, In Committee)
- STEP Act (S. 80, In Committee)
- ACCESS Act (S. 79, In Committee)
- TRUE Accountability Act (S. 78, In Committee)
- Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2025 (S. 77, In Committee)
- SMART Act of 2025 (S. 76, In Committee)
- Improving Federal Financial Management Act (S. 75, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Lankford spoke on the floor 78 times on 44 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 30, 2026, 1,979 wordsTaxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Reserving the right to object--I would like to reserve the right to object on this.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 30, 2026, 736 wordsLicense to Drill Act
I thank my colleagues for allowing me to be able to slip in and do a quick history moment on the floor of the Senate. It is an interesting day, the 30th of September 2026.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 13, 2026, 628 wordsRemembering Lindsey Graham
A lot of words have been said today about our colleague Lindsey Graham and his passing. As the Presiding Officer knows well, where my desk sits, I literally sit and stand directly behind Lindsey's chair--where right now there is a black drape and white roses--where he should be today, but he is not.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 24, 2026, 1,205 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 1756 (Executive Calendar)
It is toward the end of June, and 250 years ago today Thomas Jefferson was in the third floor of a rented space in Philadelphia, literally by himself, working at a desk that he had built himself writing a declaration--250 years ago literally today he was by himself writing away on that.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 24, 2026, 586 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 2524 (Executive Calendar)
Reserving the right to object, I actually brought a bill tonight to be able to protect the conscience rights of individual healthcare workers. It doesn't change the number of abortions in America. It doesn't raise insurance costs. It doesn't do anything else.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 18, 2026, 1,779 wordsFather's Day (Executive Session)
I have come to this floor many times to be able to talk about a lot of serious policy issues, to be able to walk through all different kinds of tax policy, energy policy, immigration policy. We have worked through a lot of different issues on this floor, and I have had the opportunity to be able to speak on a lot of issues.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, May 20, 2026, 310 wordsTribute to Jesse Mahan (Executive Calendar)
There are many days that I come to this floor to talk about a lot of different policy issues and things we need to get done--and there are a lot of things needing to get done. Our list is long here in the Senate.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 30, 2026, 1,656 wordsGovernment Shutdowns
I don't know if you remember 1977. But since 1977, this body has passed the 12 appropriation bills on time 4 times since 1977. By the way, this year is not one of them. Since 1977, four times the budget process has worked correctly.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 22, 2026, 237 wordsRecognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April
My colleagues that are here, we voted as a body to be able to get those funds to California. We agree this is an issue that needs to be funded, that needs to be taken care of--whether it is North Carolina or whether it is California or whether it is flooding or tornadoes that have happened across the Midwest. We completely agree.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 24, 2026, 586 wordsWelcoming Alan Armstrong to the Senate (Executive Session)
2 hours ago, Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the Secretary of Homeland Security. I am grateful that he is there and is taking on that role. We finished that vote last night, and at the end of that vote last night, he walked over to his desk, which is right over there, and signed paperwork to resign from the U.S. Senate.
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- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- SAVE America Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- SAVE America Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Nomination of Markwayne Mullin (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Vote on Mullin Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Order of Procedure (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Tyler's Law (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Making Technical Corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force... (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an Event to Celebrate the Birthday of King Kamehameha I (Senate, March 23, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed (Senate, March 19, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Continued (Senate, March 18, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Senate, March 17, 2026)
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 12, 2026)
- Government Funding (Senate, February 26, 2026)
- U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Annual Report (Senate, January 29, 2026)
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Senate, January 14, 2026)
- Senate Accomplishments (Executive Session) (Senate, December 18, 2025)
- Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing... (Senate, December 3, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 7, 2025)
- Israel (Executive Session) (Senate, October 7, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1377 (Executive Session) (Senate, October 1, 2025)
- Vote on Cao Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, October 1, 2025)
- Expressing Support for the Designation of October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk" (Senate, September 18, 2025)
- Authorizing the En Bloc Consideration in Executive Session of Certain Nominations on the Executive Calendar (Senate, September 18, 2025)
- Introductory Statement on S. 2859 (Senate, September 18, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Senate, September 11, 2025)
- Rules Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
- Senate Accomplishments (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 31, 2025)
- Rescissions (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
- Judiciary (Executive Session) (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Tribute to Christian Jaspersen (Executive Session) (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Middle East (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 5, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 5, 2025)
- Vote on Eisenberg Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 5, 2025)
- Providing 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 And... (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Historic Greenwood District-Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Nationwide Injunctions (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Congressional Review Act (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Historic Greenwood District: Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Joint Referral (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Resolutions Submitted Today (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Honoring the Life, Achievements, and Legacy of Former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Recognizing the Significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an Important Time to Celebrate the Significant Contributions of Asian Americans, Native... (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Tribute to Danny Remington (Senate, May 20, 2025)
- National Police Week (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
- Middle East (Executive Session) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Vote on Rubinstein Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, May 8, 2025)
- Authorizing Representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the Case of Desmond Bellard V. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator (Senate, April 10, 2025)
- Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (Senate, April 10, 2025)
- Fentanyl (Executive Session) (Senate, April 2, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: H.R. 1156 (Executive Session) (Senate, April 2, 2025)
- HALT Fentanyl Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 14, 2025)
- HALT Fentanyl Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 6, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Calls (Executive Session) (Senate, March 6, 2025)
- Vote on Edgar Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, March 6, 2025)
- Protecting Women and Girls in Sports (Executive Session) (Senate, March 5, 2025)
- Border Security (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Tariffs (Executive Session) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
- Cabinet Nominations (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Executive Session) (Senate, January 29, 2025)
- U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Rules of Procedure (Senate, January 28, 2025)
- U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Annual Report (Senate, January 28, 2025)
- Laken Riley Act: Motion To Proceed (Senate, January 8, 2025)
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Questions About James Lankford
Is James Lankford still in Congress?
Yes. James Lankford is serving as senator from Oklahoma in the 119th Congress.
What party is James Lankford?
James Lankford is a Republican.
When is James Lankford up for reelection?
Lankford's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.
How old is James Lankford?
James Lankford was born March 4, 1968 and is 58.
How often does James Lankford vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Lankford voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is James Lankford on?
Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Select Committee on Ethics (Chairman); Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.