
119th Congress, former member
Lindsey Graham
Senator, South Carolina
- Republican
- Born
- July 9, 1955 (age 71)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2003, House 1995 to 2003
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
Who Is Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2003, House 1995 to 2003. Born July 9, 1955, Graham is 71. On the 88 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Graham voted on 86 and missed 2. Graham voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Graham sponsored 37 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Lindsey Graham Voted
- 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.
- NayA 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".
- 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
- NayA 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 withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
- NayA 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 "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
- 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 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Bills Lindsey Graham Sponsored
- A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation. (S. 3859, In Committee)
- Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act (S. 2644, In Committee)
- A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". (S.Res. 786, Agreed To)
- Secure America Act (S. 2, Became Law)
- Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 (S. 4671, In Committee)
- Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act (S. 4533, In Committee)
- Logan's Law (S. 4462, In Committee)
- Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act (S. 4452, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. (S.Con.Res. 33, Passed Congress)
- White House Safety and Security Act of 2026 (S. 4430, In Committee)
- End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 (S. 3805, Out of Committee)
- A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (S. 3781, In Committee)
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- Medal of Sacrifice Act (S. 3765, In Committee)
- A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference. (S. 3744, In Committee)
- Save the Kurds Act (S. 3740, In Committee)
- Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act (S. 3605, In Committee)
- A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation. (S.Res. 549, Introduced)
- Sunset Section 230 Act (S. 3546, In Committee)
- Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act (S. 2978, Out of Committee)
- A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns. (S.J.Res. 94, In Committee)
- A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate. (S.Res. 458, Introduced)
- A resolution designating October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". (S.Res. 427, Agreed To)
- A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States. (S.Res. 426, Introduced)
- Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act (S. 2805, Out of Committee)
- A resolution designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". (S.Res. 285, Agreed To)
- United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 (S. 1888, In Committee)
- A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes. (S.Res. 212, Introduced)
- Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S. 1241, In Committee)
- A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. (S.Res. 72, Agreed To)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for qualified fuel cell property. (S. 1043, In Committee)
- A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran. (S.Res. 101, Introduced)
- SAFE Act of 2025 (S. 775, In Committee)
- An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. (S.Con.Res. 7, Passed the Senate)
- An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget. (S.Res. 78, Out of Committee)
- A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran. (S.Res. 43, Introduced)
- Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 (S. 304, In Committee)
- Parris Island Protection Act (S. 95, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Graham spoke on the floor 32 times on 28 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, June 3, 2026, 154 wordsBudgetary Revisions
Section 3001 of S. Con. Res. 33, the fiscal year 2026 congressional budget resolution, allows the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to revise committee allocations, budgetary aggregates, and the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation considered under the resolution's reconciliation instructions.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, May 14, 2026, 658 wordsFiscal Year 2026 Enforcement Filing
S. Con. Res. 33, the fiscal year 2026 congressional budget resolution, included a provision authorizing the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to file enforceable levels in the Senate in the event the budget was agreed to without the need to appoint a committee of conference on the measure. The Senate adopted S. Con.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, April 22, 2026, 1,765 wordsDirecting the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge
We are going to start reconciliation. I think we all know what that means; that is Latin for ``a long night.''
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, April 22, 2026, 216 wordsRecognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April
I am not on the Rules Committee. That deals with the dummy thing.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, April 21, 2026, 94 wordsSetting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2026 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2027 Through 2035
I further ask unanimous consent that the use of calculators be permitted on the floor during consideration of theβ¦
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, March 18, 2026, 785 wordsSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Continued
You are entitled to your opinion. This is a free country. Whether you like President Trump or not is up to you. Your view of the war is up to you. But you are not entitled to your facts. You are entitled to the facts. And here are the facts. To my Democratic colleagues, I challenge you today to prove that I am wrong.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, March 4, 2026, 1,532 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
I want to associate myself with the remarks of my colleague from Nebraska Senator Fischer, and I thank the Presiding Officer for all the leadership you have provided in this crucial time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, February 12, 2026, 2,129 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed
So DHS apparently is going to shut down. Hopefully, we can get it back open. What is this all about? Obey the law?
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, January 14, 2026, 848 wordsCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Reserving the right to object, as a matter of fact, I have been here a while. I can't think of a time that I felt the need to object.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, January 7, 2026, 78 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota...
This is an important debate we are having, and I will give you my view on how all of this works.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
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- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Continued (Senate, December 16, 2025)
- Tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Anna Ko (Senate, December 1, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Requests (Senate, November 20, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Requests (Senate, November 20, 2025)
- Tribute to Ron Dermer (Senate, October 30, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 23, 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 "North Dakota Field Office Record Of... (Senate, October 8, 2025)
- Dr. Rabbi Ari Berman (Senate, September 10, 2025)
- Budgetary Revisions (Senate, July 31, 2025)
- Budgetary Revisions (Senate, June 30, 2025)
- Budgetary Revisions (Senate, June 30, 2025)
- Budgetary Revisions (Senate, June 28, 2025)
- Motion to Discharge: S.j. RES. 59 (Senate, June 27, 2025)
- Iran (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Commemorating June 17, 2025, as the Tenth Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Ame Church Shooting (Senate, June 17, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, June 16, 2025)
- Fiscal Year 2025 Enforcement Filing (Senate, May 21, 2025)
- H.J. RES. 20 (Senate, April 10, 2025)
- Establishing the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2025 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2034 (Senate, April 3, 2025)
- Budgetary Revisions (Senate, March 13, 2025)
- U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget Rules of Procedure (Senate, February 13, 2025)
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Questions About Lindsey Graham
Is Lindsey Graham still in Congress?
No. Lindsey Graham served in the 119th Congress but no longer holds the seat.
What party is Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham is a Republican.
How old is Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham was born July 9, 1955 and is 71.
How often does Lindsey Graham vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Graham voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.