Tim Scott — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from SC · Republican

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

Tim Scott's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 62.84% — cast 93 of 148 roll-call votes (missed 55).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 98.1% of the time (1.9% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2012 bills, 54 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Tim Scott Votes On

• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Immigration
• Foreign Aid
• Health Insurance

How Tim Scott Voted on Recent Bills

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

When Tim Scott Broke With the Republican Party

Tim Scott has voted against the Republican majority on about 1.9% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Yea on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-30) while most Republicans voted No — Amendment Rejected.

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