Lindsey Graham
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - SC
REPUBLICANSouth CarolinaOpenFEC
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Lindsey Graham is a Republican Senator from South Carolina, serving in the U.S. Senate since 2003. Born 1955.
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U.S. Senate - SC
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Human Trafficking
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
50/51 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 50 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialLindsey Graham is a candidate for U.S. Senate - SCprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on 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".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Yea on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedRaised $112,292,175.5 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Graham, Blumenthal, Shaheen, Wicker Announce Agreement With Trump Administration On Legislation Holding Purchasers Of Russian Oil & Natural Gas Accountable
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ahead of One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Graham Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments
- VerifiedPublic statement: Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
- VerifiedPublic statement: Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
- VerifiedPublic statement: Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
- VerifiedNews coverage: Details released for Lindsey Graham memorial services in DC and SC - South Carolina Daily Gazette
- VerifiedNews coverage: SC Senate special election: Who has filed to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat - FOX Carolina News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral: New details revealed for South Carolina, Washington events - WBTV
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lindsey Graham funeral service details set in DC, South Carolina - Greenville Online
- VerifiedNews coverage: Candidate filing begins to replace Lindsey Graham on the November ballot for U.S. Senate - South Carolina Public Radio
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term - Scripps News
- VerifiedNews coverage: SC funeral for longtime U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham planned. Here’s what to know - The State
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darline Graham joins race for Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat with backing of Trump - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who is running for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat? Growing list of Republicans set for primary - WJCL
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darline Graham jumps into South Carolina Senate race for brother’s seat - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race - Fox News
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death - Reuters
- VerifiedNews coverage: How Annie Andrews plans to flip Lindsey Graham's open GOP Senate seat - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lindsey Graham, Trump ally who opposed LGBTQ+ rights and consistently denied being gay, dies at 71 - Advocate.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate? - CNBC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lindsey Graham: The senator, soldier and statesman who never backed down - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sen. Lindsey Graham wins GOP primary, defeating wealthy challenger in South Carolina - NBC News
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-24
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-24
SRES 786Sponsor
A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-23
2026-06-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3052; text: CR S3061-3062)
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-23
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-23
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-04
2026-06-04: Amendment SA 5779 ruled out of order by the chair.
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03
2026-06-05: Amendment SA 5453 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03Second Amendment
2026-06-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 2Sponsor
Secure America Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-20
2026-06-10: Became Public Law No: 119-98.
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Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-14Fiscal Responsibility
2026-05-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Voting Record Feed
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-23
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S.J.Res. 180National Security
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN851-8Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-20
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S.J.Res. 198Healthcare
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".
Senate · 2026-07-16
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PN851-8
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Graham, Blumenthal, Shaheen, Wicker Announce Agreement With Trump Administration On Legislation Holding Purchasers Of Russian Oil & Natural Gas Accountable
2026-07-11
Official Senate.gov press release
ption value="2005">2005 2004 2003 July 2026 Date Title 7/10/26 7/2/26 Ahead of One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Graham Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments June 2026 Date Title 6/30/26 Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship 6/30/26 Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports 6/24/26 <a href="https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/publ
Ahead of One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Graham Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments
2026-07-11
Official Senate.gov press release
div class="recordsContainer"> July 2026 Date Title 7/10/26 Graham, Blumenthal, Shaheen, Wicker Announce Agreement With Trump Administration On Legislation Holding Purchasers Of Russian Oil & Natural Gas Accountable 7/2/26 June 2026 Date Title 6/30/26 Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship 6/30/26 Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports 6/24/26 Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution 6/19/26 <a href
Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
2026-07-11
Official Senate.gov press release
n Oil & Natural Gas Accountable 7/2/26 Ahead of One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Graham Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments June 2026 Date Title 6/30/26 6/30/26 Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports 6/24/26 Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution 6/19/26 Graham Celebrates Medal of Honor Awarded to South Carolina Veteran 6/16/26 ICYMI: Chairman Graham Holds Confirmation Hearing on OMB Deputy Director Nomi
Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
2026-07-11
Official Senate.gov press release
Date Title 6/30/26 Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship 6/30/26 Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports 6/24/26 6/19/26 Graham Celebrates Medal of Honor Awarded to South Carolina Veteran 6/16/26 ICYMI: Chairman Graham Holds Confirmation Hearing on OMB Deputy Director Nominee Hal Duncan 6/9/26 Chairman Graham Statement on House Passage of the Secure America Act 6/8/26 Graham Pushes Legislation to Strengthen Election Integrity, S
Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
2026-07-11
Official Senate.gov press release
Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments June 2026 Date Title 6/30/26 Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship 6/30/26 6/24/26 Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution 6/19/26 Graham Celebrates Medal of Honor Awarded to South Carolina Veteran 6/16/26 ICYMI: Chairman Graham Holds Confirmation Hearing on OMB Deputy Director Nominee Hal Duncan 6/9/26 Chairman Graham Statement on House Passage of the Sec
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Details released for Lindsey Graham memorial services in DC and SC - South Carolina Daily Gazette
0.82South Carolina Daily Gazette · 2026-07-21
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SC Senate special election: Who has filed to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat - FOX Carolina News
0.82FOX Carolina News · 2026-07-21
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Late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral: New details revealed for South Carolina, Washington events - WBTV
0.82WBTV · 2026-07-21
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Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she will run for full Senate term - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
0.82ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 2026-07-21
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Lindsey Graham funeral service details set in DC, South Carolina - Greenville Online
0.82Greenville Online · 2026-07-21
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Candidate filing begins to replace Lindsey Graham on the November ballot for U.S. Senate - South Carolina Public Radio
0.82South Carolina Public Radio · 2026-07-21
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Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term - Scripps News
0.82Scripps News · 2026-07-21
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SC funeral for longtime U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham planned. Here’s what to know - The State
0.82The State · 2026-07-21
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Darline Graham joins race for Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat with backing of Trump - CBS News
0.82CBS News · 2026-07-21
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Who is running for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat? Growing list of Republicans set for primary - WJCL
0.82WJCL · 2026-07-20
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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat - AP News
0.82AP News · 2026-07-20
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Darline Graham jumps into South Carolina Senate race for brother’s seat - The Hill
0.74The Hill · 2026-07-20
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