Federal · Ohio · Republican

Bernie Moreno

Republican U.S. Senator for Ohio.

Voted further right than 92% of the Senate, based on 903 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 Ohio1
Party
Republican1
In this office since
January 3, 20251
Term ends
January 3, 20311
Contact
Official website · 202-224-2315 · X / Twitter · Instagram1
Filed to run
U.S. Senate, Ohio (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.

  • 24 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 186 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
  • Committees: United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on the Budget; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 41 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
  • Sponsored S. 3889: American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 3746: Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 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 Nay 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 14 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 2976: HIRE Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 2973: SHUTDOWN Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 1653: USA CAR Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Voted Yea 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 0 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5

Immigration

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 22 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 3283: Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 200: RULES Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5

Guns

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Energy and climate

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S.J.Res. 210: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Sponsored S. 711: Transportation Freedom Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Voted Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5

Crime and policing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5383: End Gas Station Heroin Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 3089: STOP Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 1771: Larry Henderson Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521

Foreign policy

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5

Housing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202623

Elections and voting

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5239: American Glove Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 542: English Language Unity Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Voted Yea 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 Nay 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 4 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea 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 2 bills on this issue5

Military and veterans

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
  • 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

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5

Money: U.S. Senate, Ohio (2030)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3

Raised$2.7M
Spent$2.5M
Cash on hand$639K
Debts$7.0M
  • From individuals $726K
  • From PACs and other committees $275K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $1.7M

Gifts from people, by size29

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 16%
  • $200–$499 2%
  • $500–$999 5%
  • $1,000–$1,999 12%
  • $2,000 and up 66%

Top PACs and committees giving directly30

Prudential Financial Inc. Federal Political Action Committee (Aka - Prudential Federal PAC)Connected to Prudential Financial, Inc.$10,000
Drummond Company, Inc. Political Action Committee (Dpac)Connected to Drummond Company, Inc.$10,000
National Pork Producers Council Pork PACConnected to National Pork Producers Council$10,000
The Lincoln Club of Orange County Federal PACConnected to The Lincoln Club of Orange County$10,000
Working for OhioConnected to Vance$10,000
D.r.i.v.e. - Dem, Rep, Ind Voter Ed (The PAC of the Int'l BRHD of Teamsters)Connected to International Brotherhood of Teamsters$5,000
Anheuser-busch Companies LLC Political Action Committee$5,000
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Political Action CommitteeConnected to Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers$5,000
Political Education Patterns Political Arm Intl Union Operating Eng Local 18Connected to International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18$5,000
Investment Company Institute Political Action Committee (Ici PAC)Connected to Investment Company Institute$5,000
Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. Employee Political Action CommitteeConnected to Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc.$5,000
Managed Funds Association Political Action CommitteeConnected to Managed Funds Association$5,000
Pioneer Political Action CommitteeConnected to Tiberi$5,000
Cardinal Health Inc. PAC$5,000
Asian American Hotel Owners Association PAC (Aahoa PAC)Connected to Asian American Hotel Owners Association$5,000

Outside groups spending in this race31

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Spent to help: $53K

Senate Conservatives Action$26,855
Senate Conservatives Fund$26,463

Spent to oppose: $1,100

Winsenate$1,000
LCV Victory Fund$100

Individual donors

  • $376K from 5,415 itemized gifts32
  • 24% came from people in Ohio32
  • 37% came from retired people32
  • Top states: Ohio $92K, Texas $45K, New York $43K, Florida $33K, Colorado $20K32

Where donors work32

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Arnold Ventures4 gifts$14,000
Winklevoss Capital Management2 gifts$13,300
Odw Logistics1 gifts$10,000
Ahcv1 gifts$7,000
Novig2 gifts$7,000
Solana Labs1 gifts$7,000
Soroban Capital Partners LP1 gifts$7,000
Caruso Companies1 gifts$6,250
Caruso Construction1 gifts$6,250
Cascade Auto Group2 gifts$5,000
Mbla International2 gifts$5,000
Paccar1 gifts$5,000
CGCN Group2 gifts$4,000
Jdca4 gifts$4,000
Impel Ai1 gifts$3,643

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Bernie Morenohttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001242
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislators
    Listed as a source by congress-legislators
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    FEC candidate record S4OH00192https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4OH00192/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/data
    Retrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
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    GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    FEC: independent expenditures about Bernie Moreno, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S4OH00192&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    FEC: itemized individual contributions to Bernie Moreno for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00837484&two_year_transaction_period=2026
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026