Federal · South Dakota · Republican
Mike Rounds
Republican U.S. Senator for South Dakota.
Voted further left than 51% of the Senate, based on 900 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 South Dakota1
- Party
- Republican1
- In this office since
- January 6, 20151
- Term ends
- January 3, 20271
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-5842 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- On the ballot
- U.S. Senate, South Dakota (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.
- 63 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 209 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Senate Committee on Appropriations2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 10 and cosponsored 30 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5639: Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 1473: Stop Stealing our Chips Act Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 3880: Small Business Investor Capital Access Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 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 0 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
- 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 6 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1055: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 699: Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 2625: Independent BROKERS TIME Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Immigration
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 2 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3736: Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 651.
- Sponsored S. 1636: Fence Line Fairness Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 795: Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 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 2 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1402: Returning Education to Our States Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 438: Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4880: Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 2624: Kamisha's Law Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 966: Traveler's Gun Rights 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 1 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5211: A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to submit a strategy for cyber cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 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 9 bills on this issue5
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2390: Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored S. 2234: Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 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 5 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5373: USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
- Sponsored S. 287: Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
- Sponsored S. 1065: INFORM 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 2 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5310: Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 4991: Homestake AI Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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 5 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1055: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 5240: REACH Our Tribes Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 699: Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 15 and cosponsored 33 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5629: Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 5375: ARCH Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored S. 5139: National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 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
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 9 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5277: RANCH Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 2233: U.S.A. Beef Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 1496: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Money: U.S. Senate, South Dakota (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$3.2M
Spent$2.3M
Cash on hand$2.7M
- From individuals $1.3M
- From PACs and other committees $1.4M
- From party committees $62K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $404K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 3%
- $200–$499 1%
- $500–$999 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 16%
- $2,000 and up 75%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Outside groups spending in this race31
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $796K
| Defend American Jobs | $411,748 |
| American Mission | $229,747 |
| South Dakota Conservative PAC | $154,100 |
Individual donors
- $1.3M from 1,215 itemized gifts32
- 10% came from people in South Dakota32
- 9% came from retired people32
- Top states: California $342K, South Dakota $129K, Texas $119K, Virginia $105K, New York $90K32
Where donors work32
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| 23 gifts | $49,400 | |
| Anthropic | 15 gifts | $47,600 |
| Marquis Management | 15 gifts | $35,000 |
| Leidos | 35 gifts | $20,712 |
| Sanford Health | 8 gifts | $19,000 |
| Cliffwater | 6 gifts | $15,000 |
| Blackstone | 8 gifts | $14,400 |
| Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) | 6 gifts | $14,000 |
| Anthropic PBC | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Business Owner | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Confusion Capital | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Paradigm | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Starkey Labs | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Apollo Global Management | 5 gifts | $11,500 |
| Ceo | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Mike Roundshttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000605Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S4SD00049https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4SD00049/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: contributions to Mike Rounds by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4SD00049/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Mike Rounds, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00532465&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: independent expenditures about Mike Rounds, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S4SD00049&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 32FEC: itemized individual contributions to Rounds for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00532465&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026