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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 — 789

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 · 160 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 7(source)

As the Trump Administration plows ahead with misguided cuts at HHS, I met with leaders of RI Community Action Programs who serve over 190,000 vulnerable RIers. Undermining the key programs they carry out will hurt Rhode Island communities and cost U.S. taxpayers far more in the long run.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 7(source)

Efficiency usually means doing something right the first time, not acknowledging at the start that you are doing something dumb. Another DOGE fail; this time for health care.

RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 7(source)

Prices are up & economic warning signs are flashing red. Congressional Republicans need to stand up & vote no to Trump’s Tariff Tax increases. Quiet opposition won’t cut it. Time for bipartisan action ASAP.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 7(source)

Clean water is essential for public health, our environment, & the economy. I’m committed to bolstering & protecting programs at the federal level that ensure RIers have access to clean, safe water. #CleanWaterWeek2025

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 5(source)

After voting against GOP budget to decimate Medicaid, stopped by #HandsOff rally in DC w/ @whitehouse.senate.gov before heading home to RI. Thanks to Americans across the country who joined us today to oppose Trump-Musk attacks on our democracy, economy, & public services.

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

The GOP’s budget resolution jeopardizes health care for millions of Americans to give a big tax break to a few billionaires. It’s just wrong.

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

The Trump Tariff Tax is stoking inflation and raising prices on cars, homes, & everyday items.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 3(source)

After Sec. Hegseth jeopardized national security in the group chat, the Trump White House tried to declare ‘case closed.’ I worked on a bipartisan basis to ensure an independent investigation. Today, case opened: www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

DOD watchdog launches investigation into Hegseth’s Signal use

The inquiry will examine whether the Pentagon chief violated the agency’s standards for sharing classified information.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 3(source)

To show how serious, strategic, & well-thought out this White House is, Trump imposed tariffs on islands near Antarctica inhabited only by penguins, marine mammals, and birds.

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The Economist@economist.comApr 3(source)

Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 3(source)

“The Trump Tariff Tax is the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history” and “will cost American families over $3,500 per year.” Don’t take my word for it. That’s straight from Republican source.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 3(source)

Once again, congressional Republicans have a choice: They can break with Trump like a few of their colleagues did last night or choose Trump’s price-hiking tariffs that will increase costs for Americans in all 50 states.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 2(source)

Pres. Trump just unilaterally implemented what will likely become the biggest tax hike on Americans since World War II. U.S. consumers in all 50 states will have to pay more for Trump’s national sales tax.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 2(source)

What’s shocking about this story is that Elon Musk clearly has no idea how Social Security works, yet Pres. Trump put him in charge of trying to dismantle Social Security & deny people retirement benefits they earned. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Musk floats falsehoods about Social Security, immigrants as DOGE seeks changes

Elon Musk presented the fact that some noncitizens have Social Security numbers as shocking. But that’s how it’s supposed to work. And it doesn’t let them vote.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 2(source)

It’d be impossible to make RI calamari more delicious. But my bill could make it even more affordable for all! www.wpri.com/news/politic...

RI fishermen back legislation that could make calamari cheaper

Currently out-of-state regulators decide how much squid Rhode Island fishermen can catch.

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Acyn@acyn.bsky.socialApr 1(source)

Senator Cory Booker has now broken the record for the longest Senate Floor speech, previously held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours 18 minutes).

U.S. Senator Jack Reed@reed.senate.govApr 2(source)

Thank you, @booker.senate.gov for taking a principled stand w/ record breaking speech calling attention to the key issues & core values that Americans care about most.

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

I support tougher border security & fixing our broken immigration system. But the Trump Admin. is more interested in security theater than effective solutions: he’s wasting $40 MILLION on a dubious GTMO facility to process fewer than 400 people.

US has spent $40 million to jail about 400 migrants at Guantánamo - The Boston Globe

Five senators who visited the US base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, criticized the migrant mission there over the weekend as a waste of resources.

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

Trump’s misplaced priorities are increasing prices, not lowering them. The Trump Admin. is making it harder for families to put food on the table while slashing aid for food banks. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2...

Supply crisis: $1 million worth of food cut from RI Food Bank by USDA

Cuts in federal food assistance have left the Rhode Island Community Food Bank trying to replace over 500,000 pounds of food expected from the USDA.

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

Just got off the Senate floor with @booker.senate.gov. He’s been at it for over 20 hours straight – urging commonsense action to make our nation stronger, safer & healthier. Instead of cutting effective programs like LIHEAP, we should strengthen and uplift people & communities.

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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(160)

S. 4567 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to …
Joined: 2026-05-19
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

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Voting History

789 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.

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)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
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)

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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