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U.S. Senator from Rhode Island

Born

1949

Age 77

Phone

(202) 224-4642

Office

728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Rhode Island

Jack Reed

John Francis Reed is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he was first elected to in 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 1997. Reed graduated from the United States Military Academy and Harvard University, serving in the U.S. Army as an active officer from 1971 to 1979. He is the dean of Rhode Island's congressional delegation since 1999 upon the death of John Chafee.

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Voting Record — 783

Yes32%

No67%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align94%

Cross-party6%

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Jack Reed

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Jack's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 37 sponsored · 159 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govAug 4(source)

The Institute for Computational & Experimental Research in Mathematics at Brown University is a proven problem-solving powerhouse. New $16.5M fed grant will renew ICERM through 2030, continue attracting top-researchers to RI, boost economic development, and bolster American competitiveness.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govAug 4(source)

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard! Grateful for the tremendous service of USCG & Coast Guard Reserve members who keep the Ocean State safe & are #AlwaysReady to defend and protect our nation. #CoastGuardDay

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govAug 1(source)

Trump’s petty move to shoot the messenger still doesn’t change his poor jobs record. It’s his bad policies & economic mismanagement that need modifying.

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President Donald Trump on Friday fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, hours after the agency reported that job growth in the U.S. had slowed to a near-halt.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govAug 1(source)

www.politico.com/live-updates...

Senate Banking advances first large, bipartisan housing package in a decade

The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 includes proposals that aim to expand and preserve the housing supply.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govAug 1(source)

America is facing a housing crisis & Trump’s policies are making it worse. To help build more homes & apartments and bring down costs, the @banking.senate.gov Committee advanced the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 31(source)

Today, Senate Appropriators advanced over $4B for #LIHEAP, rebuking Trump's move to end the program. LIHEAP helps RIers lower their energy bills, beat the summer heat, & stay safe from cold in winter. I'll keep working to lower costs for working families & those in need.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 30(source)

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

EPA moves to end climate regulation under Clean Air Act

The agency proposal would rescind the landmark “endangerment finding,” which states that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 30(source)

Once again, Pres. Trump & his Administration are failing to protect Americans while setting our nation back. This reckless display of climate change denial is bad for public health, the economy, & our environment.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 30(source)

Trump Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent said the quiet part out loud: Trump-Republicans want to privatize Social Security, turning it from a dependable safety net to a risky profit center for moneyed special interests at the expense of everyday Americans.

FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

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Trump's Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts created by the budget bill are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security"

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 30(source)

For 60 years, Medicaid & Medicare have saved lives & kept the promise that in America, your access to health care isn't determined by the size of your bank account. Now, these programs are under threat & I am working to reverse Trump-GOP's devastating health care cuts.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 29(source)

The Trump Administration is unscientifically killing promising cancer research. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease

For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer...

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 29(source)

With food prices up & food banks seeing rising demand, we’ve got to enact bipartisan solutions. Teaming up w/ Sen. Justice to boost food security by planting seeds of economic development for local farmers & fishermen.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 29(source)

Celebrated the launch of Higher Ground’s new RUKIYA CENTER in Providence yesterday. So grateful to Henrietta White-Holder & her team for their tremendous work uplifting new families, neighbors, & communities.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 28(source)

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/25/n...

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools - The Boston Globe

President Trump’s administration had withheld $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 28(source)

The Trump Admin tried to shortchange public K-12 students. Together, we stopped them.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 18(source)

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is coming due: 24 million Americans are facing an avg. rate increase of 15% on health insurance bills. Insurers are seeking as much as 20% increase for those who utilize Health Source RI.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 18(source)

A global icon for justice, peace, and reconciliation, Nelson Mandela was a champion of human rights. He continues to inspire. #MandelaDay2025

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 17(source)

The terrible reality of Trump-Republicans’ so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ h/t @paulnoth.bsky.social

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govJul 16(source)

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Why the Trump Administration Is About to Set Fire to 500 Tons of Emergency Food

The Trump administration is about to destroy enough food to feed about 1.5 million children for a week.

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Sponsored Bills(37)

S. Res. 694 (119th)
A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month".
S. 4350 (119th)
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Southeast New Engla…
S.J. Res. 132 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S.J. Res. 134 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4110 (119th)
A bill to revise and extend health workforce programs under title VII of the Public Health S…

Cosponsored Bills(159)

S. 4503 (119th)
A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 703 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May …
Joined: 2026-04-29
S. 4415 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the use of TEACH grants, and for …
Joined: 2026-04-28

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Voting History

783 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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