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Bill Cassidy

Republican U.S. Senator for Louisiana.

Voted further right than 65% of the Senate, based on 858 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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On the record

Office
U.S. Senator for Louisiana1
Party
Republican1
In this office since
January 6, 20151
Term ends
January 3, 20271
Contact
Official website · 202-224-5824 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
On the ballot
U.S. Senate, Louisiana (2026)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.

  • 106 bills sponsored, 1 became law · 277 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 53 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 36
  • Committees: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Chairman); Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • Wants to get federal spending under control to ensure the financial health of the United States.

    “We must get federal spending under control by cutting wasteful, duplicative programs and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.”7

  • Wants to unleash American energy to create good-paying jobs for Louisiana families.

    “We need to unleash American energy, including cleaner-burning natural gas that has created thousands of good-paying jobs for Louisiana families.”8

What they did

  • Sponsored 31 and cosponsored 42 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3097: Health Information Privacy Reform Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
  • Sponsored S. 4945: Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 4427: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20269
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 202610
  • 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, 202611
  • 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, 202512
  • 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, 202513

Taxes

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 17 and cosponsored 38 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5421: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 5420: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 4584: Norma Ruth Criswell Carpenter & Clovis C. Criswell Grant Parish Restoration Act of 2026 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, 202514
  • 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, 202515

Health care

What they say

  • Wants patients to have power in healthcare decisions, believing outcomes improve.

    “I learned that when the patient has the power, outcomes are better.”16

  • Works to increase price transparency and competition to lower prescription drug prices.

    “I am working to increase price transparency and create more competition to lower health care costs and prescription drug prices.”16

  • Wants to save Medicare and Social Security from bankruptcy for future generations.

    “We must also save Medicare and Social Security from bankruptcy so that they are there for Americans who will need them in the future.”7

  • Provides a number to call for information on health resources.

    “They can also call 211 for information on shelters, food, clothing, financial assistance and health resources.”17

What they did

  • Sponsored 22 and cosponsored 34 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3315: Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 5513: Domestic Manufacturing Revitalization Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 5258: PREFERRED Screening Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

What they say

  • Wants to stop the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking into the country.

    “I am working with the Trump Administration to stop the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking into our country.”18

  • Supports upholding immigration laws and ensuring legal entry to the United States.

    “We must also support the brave men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and uphold our immigration laws to ensure those who want to come to the United States do so through proper, legal channels.”18

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 523: Protect Medicaid Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202619
  • Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202520

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Guns

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5

Energy and climate

What they say

  • Wants to expand cleaner-burning natural gas to create jobs and lower emissions.

    “Louisiana and our country can be an example to the world by showing how we can expand cleaner-burning natural gas to create jobs and lower emissions at the same time.”8

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4251: Mined in America Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 1355: REPAIR Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Sponsored S. 109: Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 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, 202621
  • 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, 202522
  • 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, 202523
  • 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, 202524
  • 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, 202525

Education

What they say

  • Supports parents and teachers making education decisions, not federal bureaucrats.

    “Parents and teachers, not federal bureaucrats, make the best education decisions for students.”26

  • Supports parents choosing the best educational opportunities for their children.

    “These options include homeschooling, private and parochial schools, charter schools, and public schools.”26

What they did

  • Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4689: READ Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
  • Sponsored S. 3010: 21st Century Dyslexia Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 542.
  • Sponsored S. 2511: College Transparency Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.

Crime and policing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 33 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4678: SIMS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act Public Law 119-26
  • Sponsored S. 1143: Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202527

Foreign policy

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 12 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, 202628

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 1505: A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 1504: Claiming Age Clarity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Housing

What they say

  • Advises evacuees to obtain a referral before going to a shelter.

    “Evacuees may be directed to other mass shelters if there is no more room at the one they show up at.”17

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, 202629

Elections and voting

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5505: Safe and Fair Elections Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Sponsored S. 5503: Taxpayer Funded Compensation Accountability Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 2083: Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act 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, 202630
  • 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, 202531

Technology and AI

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 1638: Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 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, 202532

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 9 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5014: Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 5013: Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 3286: Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0 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, 202533
  • Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202534

Drugs and addiction

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act Public Law 119-26
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202619
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202527

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Money: U.S. Senate, Louisiana (2026)

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

Raised$7.0M
Spent$8.8M
Cash on hand$4.8M
  • From individuals $2.6M
  • From PACs and other committees $1.7M
  • From party committees $62K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $2.6M

Gifts from people, by size35

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

  • Under $200 2%
  • $200–$499 2%
  • $500–$999 7%
  • $1,000–$1,999 19%
  • $2,000 and up 71%

Top PACs and committees giving directly36

NRSCConnected to Young Victory Committee$62,000
Lumexa Imaging PACConnected to Lumexa Imaging, Inc.$15,000
Trucking Political Action Committee of the American Trucking Associations Inc.Connected to American Trucking Associations Inc.$11,700
Datavant PACConnected to Datavant$10,500
Aflac Political Action Committee (Aflac PAC)$10,000
Chevron Employees Political Action Committee - Chevron CorporationConnected to Chevron Corporation$10,000
Honeywell International Inc. Technologies Public Affairs Council (Honpac)Connected to Honeywell International Inc.$10,000
National Assn. of Dental Plans Political Action Committee$10,000
Responsibility and Freedom Work PAC (Rfwpac)Connected to Wicker Victory Committee$10,000
The Hawkeye PACConnected to Goldfinch PAC$10,000
Envision Healthcare Operating, Inc Political Action CommitteeConnected to Envision Healthcare Operating, Inc$10,000
Denali Leadership PACConnected to Murkowski$10,000
Free State PACConnected to Red Victory 2022$10,000
Sunrun Inc Political Action Committee (Sunrun PAC)Connected to Sunrun Inc.$10,000
Tomorrow Is Meaningful PACConnected to Scott$10,000

Outside groups spending in this race37

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

Spent to help: $515K

Clearpath Action Fund, Inc.$515,000

Spent to oppose: $543K

Maha PAC$543,043

Individual donors

  • $2.6M from 2,026 itemized gifts38
  • 13% came from people in Louisiana38
  • 19% came from retired people38
  • Top states: New York $373K, Louisiana $325K, California $288K, Florida $224K, Texas $169K38

Where donors work38

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

Galliano Marine Service6 gifts$33,000
Apollo15 gifts$32,500
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists25 gifts$28,500
Apollo Global Management12 gifts$25,000
Boudreauxs New Drug Store2 gifts$21,000
Full Sail University4 gifts$20,000
Neuberger Berman4 gifts$17,321
Jim Click Automotive2 gifts$14,000
BBR Partners2 gifts$11,874
Webb Creek2 gifts$11,667
Apollo Management3 gifts$10,500
Arvest Bank2 gifts$10,500
Beacon Capital Partners3 gifts$10,500
Greenbriar Equity Group1 gifts$10,500
Kleiner Perkins3 gifts$10,500

Sources

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

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    Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Bill Cassidyhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001075
    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 S4LA00107https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4LA00107/
    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
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    FEC: contributions to William M. Cassidy by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4LA00107/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raising
    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 William M. Cassidy, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S4LA00107&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 Bill Cassidy for US Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00543983&two_year_transaction_period=2026
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026