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U.S. Senator from Oregon

Born

May 3, 1949

Age 77

Phone

(202) 224-5244

Office

221 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Oregon

Ron Wyden

Ronald Lee Wyden is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a seat he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 1996. Upon the death of Representative Don Young in 2022, Wyden became the dean of the West Coast's Congressional delegation. He is the dean of Oregon's congressional delegation and serves as the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. Known for his libertarian-leaning stances within the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for privacy rights, internet freedom, and limiting government surveillance, positioning him as a defender of civil liberties.

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Voting Record — 772

Yes26%

No72%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align97%

Cross-party1%

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Ron Wyden

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Ron's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 73 sponsored · 333 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden

Social Security Works@socialsecurityworks.orgApr 16(source)

“Over the past 15 months, the [Trump] administration laid off more than 7,500 Social Security employees, which worsened Americans' access to their earned benefits and gave DOGE free rein to pilfer their most sensitive data.” – Sen. Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov

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Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle.comApr 16(source)

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., slammed the new tax law for terminating a free alternative for tax filing and putting taxpayers at the mercy of “tax software giants who overcharge for a service that ought to be free.”

Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the Trump administration and Republicans on Capitol Hill hailing success under last year’s massive tax cuts law, while Democrats said any…

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Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

Sen. Wyden: Trump is suing the IRS over his tax returns being released. Will you recommend the taxpayer pay him? IRS CEO: I'm not involved in the matter Wyden: What advice did you get from your ethics office? IRS CEO: Advice from my ethics office being what? Wyden: This is a conflict of interest

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Politico@politico.comApr 15(source)

Wyden urges Democrats to back FISA privacy amendments

The senator called for guardrails on the use of AI in surveillance.

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comApr 15(source)

WYDEN: Are you gonna recommend the US taxpayer pay Trump $10 billion? BISIGNANO: I'm not rendering an opinion WYDEN: Give me your opinion! You're ostensibly somebody who is supposed to be doing stuff

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

These issues cut across party lines. Trump and Stephen Miller need both Republicans AND Democrats to keep these powers. If all of this scares you, I encourage you to make your voice heard.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

My bill, the Government Surveillance Reform Act, would close all of these loopholes and finally provide real privacy for Americans. Congress must pass the reforms in this bill and restore Americans’ rights against advances in AI and surveillance tech.

Wyden, Lee, Davidson and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Reform FISA Section 702, Protect Americans’ Constitutional Rights and Plug Data Broker Surveillance Loophole | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

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Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

Everyone should be able to agree: The government has no business buying up data on Americans with no checks and oversight. The government has no business using *foreign* surveillance powers to spy on Americans.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

I’ve been fighting these abuses for years. But few administrations have posed as big a threat as this one. Congress CANNOT rubber-stamp more unchecked spying powers for any President, let alone Trump.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

These powers are terrifying. ICE shouldn’t be able to buy lists of protestors. Kash Patel shouldn't be able to spy on women getting abortion medications. Stephen Miller shouldn’t be able to spy on critics, claiming connections to foreign “antifa” threats."

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

That’s not all. Current law also lets the Feds buy all sorts of sensitive data on you from shady data brokers, with just a credit card. The Feds can feed that data into powerful AI systems to spy on you. Kash Patel recently confirmed to me he’s buying your location data.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

There is a little-known law called Section 702 of FISA. The federal government has abused it over and over to try and spy on Americans, including protestors, elected officials – one NSA employee even spied on people he met through an online dating app.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

The federal government – ICE, FBI, and more – is spying on you without a warrant. This week, Congress will decide whether Kash Patel, Stephen Miller and Trump can keep spying on Americans. If that scares you (it should) this thread is for you.

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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is responsible for a huge share of intel collected by the U.S. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are worried it enables warrantless spying on U.S. citizens. n.pr/41wU5YA

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 15(source)

Can confirm

Our Common Defense

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Treasury is holding thousands of Epstein‑related financial records — including overseas payments from Epstein routed through Russian banks Treasury refuses to release them to Congress

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Freedom of the Press Foundation@freedom.pressApr 15(source)

Congress is set to vote this week on the law @wyden.senate.gov has been warning about, Section 702 of FISA. Use our action center to tell your lawmaker not to renew Section 702 without major reform to protect Americans' privacy rights: freedom.press/action/refor...

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FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

Sen. Wyden: Republicans and the Trump administration specifically killed the direct file program and put those workers back at the mercy of the tax software giants, who overcharge for a service that ought to be free.

Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden

Senate Finance Committee@senatefinance.bsky.socialApr 15(source)

WATCH LIVE: IRS “CEO” Frank Bisignano is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee

Senate Finance Committee Hearing, Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration Commissioner

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Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden

Freedom of the Press Foundation@freedom.pressApr 14(source)

Congress is about to vote on the law @wyden.senate.gov has been warning about, Section 702 of FISA. Use our action center to tell your lawmakers not to renew Section 702 without major reform to protect the privacy rights of Americans: freedom.press/action/refor... www.youtube.com/shorts/rR5ZT...

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govApr 14(source)

Donald Trump? The close personal friend of Jeffrey Epstein? Gutting child trafficking oversight?

Senate Finance Committee

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NEWS: Wyden Seeks Data on Dramatic Decline In Child Trafficking Oversight at Trump Health Department

Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden

Hannah Levintova@h-lev.bsky.socialApr 10(source)

@dfriedman.bsky.social and I recently published a story about a mysterious donation by Bill Pulte's charity that might have been funneling money to help Donald Trump. Today @warren.senate.gov and @wyden.senate.gov are demanding answers from Pulte himself: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Senators demand Bill Pulte explain allegations from Mother Jones story

Our reporting uncovered a strange donation made by Pulte's charity.

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Sponsored Bills(73)

S. 4444 (119th)
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of th…
S. 4457 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that low alcohol by volume kombu…
S. 4364 (119th)
A bill to provide for the refund of duties imposed under the International Emergency Economi…
S. 4355 (119th)
A bill to require the Department of Health and Human Services to release documents, communic…
S. 4338 (119th)
A bill to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department…

Cosponsored Bills(333)

S. 4455 (119th)
A bill to amend section 313 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to designate provisions …
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4471 (119th)
A bill to ensure transparent and competitive transportation fuel markets in order to protect…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

772 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
2026-03-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18	S.J. Res. 118 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17	S. 1383 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04	S.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10	S.J. Res. 95 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (32-67)

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