Federal · Maine · Independent
Angus S. King, Jr.
Independent U.S. Senator for Maine.
Voted further left than 55% of the Senate, based on 894 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Maine1
- Party
- Independent1
- In this office since
- January 3, 20131
- Term ends
- January 3, 20311
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-5344 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Maine (2030)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 36 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 330 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Armed Services2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3204: Preventive Health Savings Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Yea on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 35 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4298: Stop CHEATERS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 2538: Working Waterfront Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 1345: America's First Fuels Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 51 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5466: FASTER Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 5213: SMASH 2.0 Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5137: CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Immigration
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5378: Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored S. 282: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored S. 1336: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
Crime and policing
Foreign policy
Social Security and Medicare
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 22 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 82: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act". Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 54 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5497: Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 5406: VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3591: Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Money: U.S. Senate, Maine (2030)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$64K
Spent$240K
Cash on hand$63K
- From individuals $29K
- From PACs and other committees $30K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $5,663
Top PACs and committees giving directly29
Individual donors
- $19K from 51 itemized gifts30
- 20% came from people in Maine30
- 78% came from retired people30
- Top states: Texas $10K, Maine $3,880, Arkansas $3,500, California $1,000, Massachusetts $30030
Where donors work30
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 gifts | $250 |
Sources
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- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Angus S. King, Jr.https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000383Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S2ME00109https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2ME00109/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: committee contributions to Angus S. King Jr., 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00516047&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 30FEC: itemized individual contributions to Angus King for U.s. Senate Campaign, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00516047&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026