119th Congress
Tina Smith
Senator, Minnesota
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- March 4, 1958 (age 68)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2018
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 4%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5641
- Website
- smith.senate.gov
Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Finance
- Indian Affairs
Who Is Tina Smith?
Tina Smith is a Democratic senator from Minnesota in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2018. Born March 4, 1958, Smith is 68. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Smith voted on 92 and missed 4. Smith voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Smith sponsored 49 bills and resolutions this Congress.
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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 Tina Smith Sponsored
- Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act (S. 5605, In Committee)
- Public Housing Fire Safety Act (S. 5580, In Committee)
- Mapping Housing Discrimination Act (S. 5579, In Committee)
- Building and Maintaining Homeless Shelters Act (S. 5534, In Committee)
- Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act (S. 5411, In Committee)
- Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026 (S. 5232, In Committee)
- Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2026 (S. 5004, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". (S.Res. 789, Introduced)
- Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act (S. 4871, In Committee)
- Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 4848, In Committee)
- SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 (S. 4832, In Committee)
- FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 (S. 4785, In Committee)
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- Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 (S. 1157, Passed the Senate)
- Postal Delivery Accountability Act (S. 4672, In Committee)
- Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 (S. 4483, In Committee)
- HELP Separated Children Act (S. 4389, In Committee)
- Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2026 (S. 4385, In Committee)
- Data to Save Moms Act (S. 4187, In Committee)
- Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026 (S. 4168, In Committee)
- Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026 (S. 4025, In Committee)
- PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 (S. 3990, In Committee)
- Investments in Rural Transit Act (S. 3978, In Committee)
- Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026 (S. 3711, In Committee)
- A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer. (S.Res. 570, Agreed To)
- Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 622, Passed the Senate)
- A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. (S. 621, Passed the Senate)
- A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025. (S.Res. 528, Agreed To)
- A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month". (S.Res. 518, Agreed To)
- Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025 (S. 3137, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948. (S. 638, Out of Committee)
- Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 (S. 2963, In Committee)
- No Shame at School Act of 2025 (S. 2944, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes. (S. 2727, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Act of October 19, 1973, to increase the maximum dollar amount of per capita shares for purposes of eligibility for financial assistance or other benefits under Federal or federally assisted programs, and for other purposes. (S. 2616, In Committee)
- Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025 (S. 2582, In Committee)
- Restoring Essential Healthcare Act (S. 2524, In Committee)
- Medicaid Bump Act (S. 2410, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing June 2025, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". (S.Res. 312, Introduced)
- Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025 (S. 2028, In Committee)
- CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2025 (S. 1880, In Committee)
- Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 1421, In Committee)
- Expanding Access to Family Planning Act (S. 1394, In Committee)
- Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act (S. 1366, In Committee)
- Tax Fairness for Workers Act (S. 1286, In Committee)
- Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 (S. 1260, In Committee)
- New Producer Economic Security Act (S. 1237, In Committee)
- Stop Comstock Act (S. 951, In Committee)
- Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act of 2025 (S. 660, In Committee)
- Job Protection Act (S. 408, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Smith spoke on the floor 23 times on 20 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, June 23, 2026, 346 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 4872
Reserving the right to object, I want to say a couple of words about this bill that I strongly oppose.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 11, 2026, 1,397 wordsRemembering Melissa and Mark Hortman (Executive Session)
I want to thank my colleague Senator Klobuchar, who knew and loved and worked closely with Melissa for so many years. I know that this is a personal moment for her, to think about the loss that we experience every day not having Melissa with us but also just being able to capture who she was as a person.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 3, 2026, 2,121 wordsSecure America Act
I rise today to talk about Minnesota because the fight that is about to happen here on the Senate floor started far away from this place on the streets of my home State.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, May 20, 2026, 7 wordsVote on Rikhye Nomination (Executive Session)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, April 15, 2026, 243 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal...
I rise to make a point of order, and I ask for 1 minute of comment without objection.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 15, 2026, 4,928 wordsH.J. RES. 140
I rise tonight thinking about my beloved Minnesota and thinking about all of the people in Minnesota and around the country that love the Boundary Waters.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 14, 2026, 1,958 wordsH.J. Res. 140 (Executive Calendar)
I rise today to discuss a Congressional Review Act resolution H.J. Res. 140 that could come before the Senate any time over the next 2 weeks, and I want to speak directly to my Republican colleagues about this CRA and why you should vote against it.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 26, 2026, 312 wordsHonoring Master Sergeant Nicole Amor
I rise today with a solemn heart to honor the life of U.S. Army Reserve MSG Nicole Amor from White Bear Lake, MN. Master Sergeant Amor was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Kuwait when she, along with five other servicemembers, lost her life serving our Nation on March 1, 2026, during a drone attack.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, January 28, 2026, 2,731 wordsConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued
I thank my colleague Senator Klobuchar and all of our colleagues who are joining us on the floor this afternoon.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, October 23, 2025, 1,764 wordsRemembering Richard Moe (Executive Session)
I rise today to honor my friend and great American Richard Moe, whom we lost to Parkinson's disease at the age of 88 on September 15 of this year.
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- Trump Administration: (Continued) (Senate, October 21, 2025)
- Remembering Evan C. Berquist (Senate, September 30, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Proposed Export of Certain Defense Articles to Israel: Motion to Discharge (Senate, July 30, 2025)
- Remembering Melissa and Mark Hortman (Senate, June 17, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy... (Senate, April 9, 2025)
- Vote on Dhillon Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 3, 2025)
- Senate (Senate, March 31, 2025)
- Vote on Lutnick Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 18, 2025)
- Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. (Senate, January 21, 2025)
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Questions About Tina Smith
Is Tina Smith still in Congress?
Yes. Tina Smith is serving as senator from Minnesota in the 119th Congress.
What party is Tina Smith?
Tina Smith is a Democrat.
When is Tina Smith up for reelection?
Smith's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Tina Smith?
Tina Smith was born March 4, 1958 and is 68.
How often does Tina Smith vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Smith voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Tina Smith on?
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.