Pete Ricketts
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - NE
REPUBLICANNebraskaOpenFEC
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John Peter Ricketts is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Nebraska since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 40th governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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U.S. Senate - NE
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
43/44 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 43 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialPete Ricketts is a candidate for U.S. Senate - NEprofile 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 Yea on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- 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
- VerifiedRaised $13,424,896 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ricketts, Senate Republicans Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Ricketts on Improving Cost of Living for Nebraskans
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ricketts Celebrates UNLOCK AUKUS, Bills Passing Committee
- VerifiedNews coverage: VIDEO: Ricketts on Combatting ATM Fraud and Scams in Nebraska - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Nebraska’s Senate Race Is Officially Osborn vs. Ricketts—Unless Republicans Stop It - Independent Voter News
- VerifiedNews coverage: VIDEO: Ricketts Commemorates Lindsey Graham - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Nebraska - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Nebraska Fraternal Order Of Police Union Endorses Senator Pete Ricketts - chadronradio.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police endorses Sen. Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign - Nebraska Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sens. Pete Ricketts and Ted Cruz rally Republicans in Lincoln for close Senate election against 'dishonest' left - Nebraska Public Media
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ricketts easily wins Nebraska U.S. Senate primary - Nebraska Public Media
- VerifiedNews coverage: ❓What happened last night: Nebraska gets the Ricketts-Osborn Senate showdown - Decision Desk HQ | Substack
- VerifiedNews coverage: Burbank wins Nebraska Dem U.S. Senate primary, likely giving Osborn a clearer shot against Ricketts - Nebraska Examiner
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Bills & Legislative Work
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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
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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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Ricketts, Senate Republicans Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
lementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Thursday July 2nd, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in announcing the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. It will also identify vulnerabilities in ... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_
VIDEO: Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Friday June 26th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to support the American Dream and make the Good Life more attainable for the next generation of Nebraskans. He highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and... Continue R
VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Friday June 26th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his work in the Senate to make the Good Life affordable for all Nebraskans. Ricketts discussed how the Trump Accounts invest in the next generation of Nebraskans. He als... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_
VIDEO: Ricketts on Improving Cost of Living for Nebraskans
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
mentor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Wednesday June 24th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to drive down the cost of living for Nebraskans. Ricketts highlighted his efforts to pass year-round E15. “Biofuels are a win-win-win. They save consumers money at the pump, help clean up the environment, and... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-gr
Ricketts Celebrates UNLOCK AUKUS, Bills Passing Committee
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
ementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Thursday June 18th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated passage of the UNLOCK AUKUS Act and other bills in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The UNLOCK AUKUS Act was previously introduced by Senators Ricketts and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to strengthen the trilateral sec... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_
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VIDEO: Ricketts on Combatting ATM Fraud and Scams in Nebraska - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
0.82Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov) · 2026-07-21
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Nebraska’s Senate Race Is Officially Osborn vs. Ricketts—Unless Republicans Stop It - Independent Voter News
0.74Independent Voter News · 2026-07-20
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VIDEO: Ricketts Commemorates Lindsey Graham - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
1.00Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov) · 2026-07-17
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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Nebraska - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
0.82Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov) · 2026-07-10
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VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
0.82Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov) · 2026-06-26
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Nebraska Fraternal Order Of Police Union Endorses Senator Pete Ricketts - chadronradio.com
0.82chadronradio.com · 2026-06-24
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Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police endorses Sen. Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign - Nebraska Examiner
0.82Nebraska Examiner · 2026-06-22
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Sens. Pete Ricketts and Ted Cruz rally Republicans in Lincoln for close Senate election against 'dishonest' left - Nebraska Public Media
0.82Nebraska Public Media · 2026-06-12
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Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)
0.82Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov) · 2026-06-09
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Ricketts easily wins Nebraska U.S. Senate primary - Nebraska Public Media
0.74Nebraska Public Media · 2026-05-15
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❓What happened last night: Nebraska gets the Ricketts-Osborn Senate showdown - Decision Desk HQ | Substack
0.74Decision Desk HQ | Substack · 2026-05-13
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Burbank wins Nebraska Dem U.S. Senate primary, likely giving Osborn a clearer shot against Ricketts - Nebraska Examiner
0.74Nebraska Examiner · 2026-05-12
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