119th Congress
Mike Rounds
Senator, South Dakota
Party
- Republican
- Born
- October 24, 1954 (age 71)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2015
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5842
- Website
- rounds.senate.gov
Committees
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Appropriations
- Armed Services
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Indian Affairs
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Who Is Mike Rounds?
Mike Rounds is a Republican senator from South Dakota in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2015. Born October 24, 1954, Rounds is 71. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Rounds voted on 96 and missed 0. Rounds voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Rounds sponsored 65 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Mike Rounds 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 Mike Rounds Sponsored
- Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (S. 1055, Passed the Senate)
- Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026 (S. 5639, In Committee)
- Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 (S. 5629, In Committee)
- Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3736, Out of Committee)
- ARCH Act (S. 5375, In Committee)
- USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act (S. 5373, In Committee)
- Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act (S. 5310, In Committee)
- RANCH Act (S. 5277, In Committee)
- REACH Our Tribes Act (S. 5240, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to submit a strategy for cyber cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes. (S. 5211, In Committee)
- National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026 (S. 5139, In Committee)
- Homestake AI Act of 2026 (S. 4991, In Committee)
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- Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 (S. 4880, In Committee)
- Stop Stealing our Chips Act (S. 1473, Passed the Senate)
- Small Business Investor Capital Access Act (S. 3880, In Committee)
- Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 (S. 699, In Committee)
- Life at Conception Act of 2026 (S. 3667, In Committee)
- Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025 (S. 3578, In Committee)
- Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 (S. 3351, In Committee)
- Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act (S. 287, Out of Committee)
- Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act (S. 105, Out of Committee)
- Keeping Deposits Local Act (S. 2757, In Committee)
- Merchant Banking Modernization Act (S. 2663, In Committee)
- Independent BROKERS TIME Act of 2025 (S. 2625, In Committee)
- Kamisha's Law (S. 2624, In Committee)
- HONOR Act of 2025 (S. 2623, In Committee)
- A bill to prohibit the availability of funds to modify authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and for other purposes. (S. 2607, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Commander of United States Cyber Command to complete development of a roadmap for industry collaboration on artificial intelligence-enabled cyber capabilities for cyberspace operations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. (S. 2606, In Committee)
- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. (S. 2605, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee, and for other purposes. (S. 2604, In Committee)
- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy as principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense on matters within the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary, and for other purposes. (S. 2603, In Committee)
- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the scope of affirmation of authority for cyber operations to include defense of critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. (S. 2602, In Committee)
- A bill to improve the planning, programming, and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission force of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. (S. 2601, In Committee)
- A bill to require a Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solutions. (S. 2600, In Committee)
- A bill to provide for modifications to the State Partnership Program selection analysis. (S. 2599, In Committee)
- Chairman James Mountain Inhofe Recognition Act of 2025 (S. 2539, In Committee)
- Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act (S. 2528, In Committee)
- Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 (S. 2425, In Committee)
- Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act (S. 2390, In Committee)
- Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act (S. 2234, In Committee)
- U.S.A. Beef Act (S. 2233, In Committee)
- Fence Line Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 1636, In Committee)
- New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025 (S. 1496, In Committee)
- NRCS Wetland Compliance and Appeals Reform Act (S. 1495, In Committee)
- Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 1494, In Committee)
- Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act of 2025 (S. 1493, In Committee)
- Returning Education to Our States Act (S. 1402, In Committee)
- Health Tech Investment Act (S. 1399, In Committee)
- Rural Development Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act of 2025 (S. 1282, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should recognize the 1994 genocide in Rwanda as "the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda". (S.Res. 151, Introduced)
- MedShield Act of 2025 (S. 1085, In Committee)
- INFORM Act of 2025 (S. 1065, In Committee)
- Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1056, 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 "Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information (Regulation V)". (S.J.Res. 36, In Committee)
- Traveler's Gun Rights Act (S. 966, In Committee)
- Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act (S. 961, In Committee)
- Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act (S. 908, In Committee)
- PASS Act (S. 903, In Committee)
- Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 (S. 795, In Committee)
- Postal Processing Protection Act (S. 661, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success. (S.Res. 80, Agreed To)
- Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 480, In Committee)
- Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 (S. 438, In Committee)
- Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act (S. 431, In Committee)
- TAILOR Act of 2025 (S. 427, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Rounds spoke on the floor 22 times on 15 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, August 7, 2026, 1,180 wordsIntroductory Statement on S. 5373
I rise today to express my concerns with the U.S. Postal Service operations in South Dakota, my home State. Over the past year or so, my team has heard from thousands of South Dakotans expressing their frustrations and, frankly, anger about poor mail delivery in our State.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 22, 2026, 574 wordsRemembering Frank Tedeschi
I rise today to honor the life and service of Frank Tedeschi, who passed away on July 9, 2026.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 21, 2026, 119 wordsTribute to Cade Edwards
Today I recognize Cade Edwards, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work he has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Mr. Edwards is a graduate of O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD. He is currently attending the University of Iowa, where he studies political science and economics. Mr.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 21, 2026, 120 wordsTribute to Bailey Feistner
Today I recognize Bailey Feistner, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Feistner is a graduate of Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, SD. She recently graduated from the University of South Dakota, where she studied legal studies and political science. Ms.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 21, 2026, 116 wordsTribute to Baylie Somsen
Today I recognize Baylie Somsen, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Somsen is a graduate of Webster High School in Webster, SD. She is currently attending South Dakota State University, where she studies business economics. Ms.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 21, 2026, 113 wordsTribute to Olivia Wendland
Today I recognize Olivia Wendland, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Wendland is a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, SD. She is currently attending Clemson University, where she studies economics. Ms.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 21, 2026, 440 wordsSAVE America Act (Executive Session)
I rise today in support of the SAVE America Act, legislation that I have cosponsored to make certain that only U.S. citizens are voting in our elections.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 18, 2026, 53 wordsWaiving the 60-Day Notice Requirement for the Posthumous Honorary Promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States ArmyThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, March 18, 2026, 79 wordsResolutions Submitted Today
There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 18, 2026, 35 wordsOrder for Adjournment
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senators Klobuchar and Murphy.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 12, 2026)
- 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 Approval; South Dakota... (Senate, January 7, 2026)
- Vote on Mascott Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, October 9, 2025)
- Vote Explanation (Senate, October 9, 2025)
- Vote on Matthews Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, July 29, 2025)
- Vote on Divine Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 22, 2025)
- Remembering Ralph Vigil (Senate, June 10, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Calls (Executive Session) (Senate, April 2, 2025)
- Nomination of Michael Faulkender (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 26, 2025)
- Vote on Faulkender Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 26, 2025)
- Nomination of Scott Bessent (Executive Session) (Senate, January 25, 2025)
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Questions About Mike Rounds
Is Mike Rounds still in Congress?
Yes. Mike Rounds is serving as senator from South Dakota in the 119th Congress.
What party is Mike Rounds?
Mike Rounds is a Republican.
When is Mike Rounds up for reelection?
Rounds's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Mike Rounds?
Mike Rounds was born October 24, 1954 and is 71.
How often does Mike Rounds vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Rounds voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is Mike Rounds on?
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.