Rand Paul — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from KY · Republican

Rand Paul is a Republican U.S. Senator from KY. This page tracks Rand Paul's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2011.

Rand Paul's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 92.44% — cast 110 of 119 roll-call votes (missed 9).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 75.79% of the time (24.21% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1392 bills, 11 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Rand Paul Votes On

• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Immigration
• Foreign Aid
• Renewable Energy
• Defense Spending

How Rand Paul Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Secure America Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion Rejected
• Nay on “Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion to Proceed Rejected

When Rand Paul Broke With the Republican Party

Rand Paul has voted against the Republican majority on about 24.2% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.” (2026-04-23) while most Republicans voted Yea — Concurrent Resolution Agreed to.
• Voted Yea on “A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.” (2026-04-23) while most Republicans voted No — Amendment Rejected.
• Voted Nay on “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” (2026-03-12) while most Republicans voted Yea — Bill Passed.
• Voted Nay on “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” (2026-03-11) while most Republicans voted Yea — Amendment Agreed to.
• Voted Yea on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-30) while most Republicans voted No — Amendment Rejected.

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