John Kennedy

Republican Senator, Louisiana

51 bills131 cosponsored$10.0M raised890 votes recorded

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Education

“He earned a Bachelor of Civil Law degree with first class honors from Oxford University (Magdalen College) in England” source
“He received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law” source
“Sen. Kennedy graduated magna cum laude in political science, philosophy, and economics from Vanderbilt University” source
“Sen. Kennedy served as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center from 2002 to 2016.” source

Career

“He has regularly volunteered as a substitute teacher in Louisiana public schools.” source
“He was also an attorney and partner in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans law firm of Chaffe McCall.” source

Public service

Legislation

SRES 849cosponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4571)

2026-08-08

SRES 837cosponsor

A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-08-06

S 5358cosponsor

A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-08-06

S 5224cosponsor

A bill to improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

653 yea221 nay16 missed

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46)

yea2026-08-08

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

yea2026-08-08

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

yea2026-08-08

H.R. 6500, as amended

Bill Passed (90-6)

yea2026-08-08

Official statements and press releases from John Kennedy are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$10.0M

Small donors $4.0MLarge individual $4.8MPACs $107K

Spent $7.3MCash $18.6M

2024 cycle$15.6M

Small donors $7.4MLarge individual $6.1MPACs $96K

Spent $9.6MCash $15.9M

2022 cycle$34.3M

Small donors $15.8M

Top Contributors

NU CYBERTEK, INC.$16K

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HASLAM SPORTS GROUP LLC$14K

DUGAN LAW FIRM$14K

VETERANS GUADIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING$13K

HSL PROPERTIES INC$12K

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RUFFIN ACQUISITIONS LLC$11K

Committees

Senate Committee on Appropriations

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Energy and Water Development
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Economic Policy
Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Securities, Insurance, and Investment

Senate Committee on the Budget

Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Border Security and Immigration
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
Privacy, Technology, and the Law
the Constitution

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

SRES 849: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-08

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Service History

Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Republican

Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

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VotesTracked · 890
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CommitteesTracked · 17
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Campaign financeTracked · 11
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Show 12 more bills

S 5085sponsor

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the additional hospital insurance tax on high income taxpayers.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-22

S 5084sponsor

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for purposes of determining taxable social security benefits.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-22

S 5025cosponsor

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-07-16

SRES 801cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

2026-07-13

S 4883sponsor

A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-06-24

S 4917sponsor

A bill to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

S 4877cosponsor

A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow suit against the United States for military sexual trauma.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

S 4863cosponsor

A bill to require the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to oppose certain projects involving shrimp production, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-23

S 4850sponsor

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust thresholds relating to jurisdiction for inflation.

Held at the desk.

2026-06-22

S 4805cosponsor

A bill to require the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to oppose certain projects involving shrimp production.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-17

S 4674cosponsor

A bill to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

2026-06-03

S 4667sponsor

A bill to provide for the modernization of electronic case management systems, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-02

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

nay2026-08-07

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

yea2026-08-05

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4)

yea2026-08-03

S. Res. 817

Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

yea2026-07-30

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H.R. 5334, as amended

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

nay

2026-08-07

vote

S 5358: A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

S 5224: A bill to improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-04

legislation

S 5210: A bill to allow Members of Congress to display works of art that are currently held in storage.

sponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-03

vote

S. Res. 817

yea

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181

nay

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 199

nay

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

yea

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-28

vote

Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of N.Y., to be Director of National Intelligence

yea

2026-07-28

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence

yea

2026-07-27

vote

S 5116: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the standards for accreditation of an institution of higher education to assess the institution's adoption of admissions practices that refrain from preferential treatment in admissions based on an applicant's relationship to alumni of, or donors to, the institution, to authorize a feasibility study on data collection, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

S 5120: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral health services.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

yea

2026-07-23

vote