Federal · Oregon · Democratic
Ron Wyden
Democrat U.S. Senator for Oregon.
Voted further left than 71% of the Senate, based on 891 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 Oregon1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- February 5, 19961
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-5244 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Oregon (2028)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.
- 89 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 464 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Joint Committee on Taxation; Senate Committee on Finance (Ranking Member); Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on the Budget2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 15 and cosponsored 60 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5532: Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 5081: Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 145: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2266-2267)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Nay 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 Nay 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 19 and cosponsored 36 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5507: Saver's Match Enhancement Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 5275: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 5040: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances. 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 Nay 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 13 and cosponsored 52 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
- Sponsored S. 4997: Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Prevention Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 192: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Immigration
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 12 and cosponsored 41 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5647: River Democracy Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored S. 2015: National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.
- Sponsored S. 5402: Western Water Reinvestment Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- 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
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 42 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4594: Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 4268: Privacy Protection Updates Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 3918: Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
- Sponsored S. 5006: Work Without Worry Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4773: DASH Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 310: Build Housing with Care Act of 2025 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 1 and cosponsored 36 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1887: Vote at Home Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 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 1 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2480: Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act Held at the desk.
- 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 17 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4740: A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve transparency, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Sponsored S. 4739: A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, to prohibit reverse targeting of United States persons and persons located in the United States, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Sponsored S. 4738: A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, protections relating to warrantless queries for the communications of United States persons, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Voted Nay on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Nay 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 6 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3949: Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 3915: Specialty CROP Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 3392: AGRITOURISM Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Money: U.S. Senate, Oregon (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$1.6M
Spent$1.9M
Cash on hand$1.5M
- From individuals $912K
- From PACs and other committees $295K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $408K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 42%
- $200–$499 4%
- $500–$999 6%
- $1,000–$1,999 11%
- $2,000 and up 36%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Individual donors
- $563K from 5,358 itemized gifts31
- 67% came from people in Oregon31
- 23% came from retired people31
- Top states: Oregon $379K, Washington $49K, California $37K, Florida $15K, New York $15K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Winkler Development | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Solana Labs | 3 gifts | $7,500 |
| 8 Minute Solar Energy | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Kleiner Perkins | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Metro West Ambulance | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| United Fund Advisors | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| Hawthorn Retirement | 2 gifts | $6,600 |
| Hawthorn Retirement Group | 2 gifts | $6,600 |
| Blue Basin Beef | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Echo Health Ventures | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Grail | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Mccullough Research | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Pacific Realty Associates LP | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Premier Jets | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Troutman Pepper Locke | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Ron Wydenhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000779Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S6OR00110https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6OR00110/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 Ronald L. Wyden by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6OR00110/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Ronald L. Wyden, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00308676&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Wyden for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00308676&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026