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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 — 788
Yes33%
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.

Reposted byU.S. Senator Jack Reed
Ian Donnis@iandonnis.bsky.socialApr 18(source)
Sen Jack Reed on the clash with courts: "I think the president is either consciously, or unconsciously producing or provoking a constitutional crisis" #1 Plus, I use the phrase 'sine qua non' thepublicsradio.org/tgif/tgif-ia...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 18, 2025 - TPR: The Public's Radio
Is it too much to yearn for a major motion picture about Buddy Cianci and a cool indie about the Dorr Rebellion? You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go.  *** Want to ...
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 18(source)
Thanks to $2.6M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that @whitehouse.senate.gov & I delivered, we’re conserving 7 acres of coastal land at Winnapaug Pond in Westerly, so Rhode Islanders can enjoy this coastal gem for generations to come.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 16(source)
Strengthening RI’s submarine industrial base workforce is critical to our economy & nat’l security. Launched New England Tech’s state-of-the-art Welding Lab today to increase the number of NEIT welding grads from 420 to 600 each year in partnership w/ #SENEDIA & #ElectricBoat.
Reposted byU.S. Senator Jack Reed
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govApr 16(source)
I just landed in San Salvador a little while ago, and I look forward to meeting with the team at the U.S. embassy to discuss the release of Mr. Abrego Garcia. I also hope to meet with Salvadoran officials and with Kilmar himself. He was illegally abducted and needs to come home.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 15(source)
Rhode Islanders are mobilizing to help save Social Security and push back on the Trump-Musk cuts to the Social Security Admin. With little oversight & no accountability, Trump and Musk are purposefully making it harder for seniors and people with disabilities to access their earned benefits.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 11(source)
You gotta be kidding me. No one should be forced to create an account on X to boost Elon Musk’s numbers just so they can get info about the Social Security benefits they paid for. www.wired.com/story/social...
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 11(source)
Saluting America’s submarine fleet, the brave men and women who serve aboard these critical vessels all around the world, & RI’s robust submarine workforce. #NationalSubmarineDay
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 10(source)
Head Start gives kids a better chance at a brighter future. Instead of helping kids thrive, Trump & Republicans are closing down regional Head Start offices & making it harder for teachers, kids, & families to have tools & wraparound services they need.
Head Start director speaks out on federal fallout
WOONSOCKET – Local Head Start providers are facing deep uncertainty after the federal government abruptly shut down five regional program offices, disrupting the support system that early childhood ed...
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 10(source)
Libraries are for everyone! I oppose the Trump Admin’s efforts to ban books, eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), & slash funding for public libraries that would cut services. Let’s keep libraries free, accessible & welcoming to all!
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 10(source)
Congrats to Classical High School’s Emmanuel Obisanya for winning Rhode Island State Council on the Arts' 2025 Poetry Out Loud Championship & good luck at regionals!
High School Students from Across Nation to Compete in Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Out of the 157,000 students that participated in Poetry Out Loud nationwide this school year, 55 are now advancing to the 2025 National Finals May 6-7 in Washington, DC, where one will win the nationa...
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 10(source)
Saddened to hear of the passing of Federal Hill restaurateur Fray Luis Rosario who died in the tragic Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse that took so many innocent lives. Our hearts go out to victims, their loved ones and entire Dominican community. turnto10.com/news/local/p...
Providence mourns restaurateur killed in roof collapse in Dominican Republic
Among the more than 100 lives lost in the devastating roof collapse was a Providence restaurateur.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 9(source)
Trump’s reckless tariff tax was a total disaster that needlessly raised costs on Americans and cost our economy trillions of dollars in losses. His “pause” is just as chaotic & continues to cause uncertainty. Americans deserve better & he must be accountable. #TrumpSalesTax
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 9(source)
Gutting protections that keep harmful pollutants out of our air & water hurts our communities. Under Trump, EPA is prioritizing pollution over your health. Joined @whitehouse.senate.gov & 178 colleagues in Congress to stop these disastrous rollbacks.
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U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 9(source)
It’s #NationalLibraryWeek, a time to highlight & recognize the awesomeness of libraries & the vital role they play as cornerstones of learning, community, connection, & democracy. Check out your local public library & all it has to offer!
U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 8(source)
Trump & Musk said they’d improve Social Security. Now, disabled Americans can’t get confirmation a check is coming. And seniors can’t get answers about their earned benefits. This isn’t efficiency. Trump & Musk are setting up Social Security for failure. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security website keeps crashing, as DOGE demands cuts to IT staff
The worsening problems come as Elon Musk’s DOGE team pushes for more cuts at the agency, including in the department that oversees the website.
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Voting History
788 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 34 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34NOYES✕↔Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 41 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (50-39)

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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