Jim Justice
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James Conley Justice II is an American politician and businessman serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2017 to 2025 as the 36th governor of West Virginia. Justice was once a billionaire, but his net worth was estimated at $664.2 million in 2025, making him the richest U.S. senator as of that year. He inherited a coal mining business from his father that included 94 companies. He and his family own the Greenbrier, a luxury resort and National Historic Landmark in White Sulphur Springs. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialJim Justice holds the office of U.S. Senator from West Virginiaprofile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
- 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 Not Voting 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 Not Voting 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
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Visits Marshall Health Network – Hoops Family Children’s Hospital
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Visits Elkins VFW for Veterans Mobile Offices Hours
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Joins First Settlement Physical Therapy in Support of the SAFE Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Delivers Remarks at the Marion County Veterans Memorial Dedication
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
- VerifiedSponsored: GROUSE Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 4784
- VerifiedSponsored: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day".
- VerifiedSponsored: Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025
- VerifiedSponsored: A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".
Voting Record Feed
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
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.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
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 Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
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.
Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
2026-05-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-04-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-04-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-04-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-03-25: Amendment SA 4784 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2026-03-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2025-12-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
2025-12-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
2025-09-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Statements & Newsroom
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 8, 2026 HUNTINGTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Marshall Health Network – Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, where he met with patients, families, and caregivers to hear firsthand about their experiences and learn... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10340 post-10340 press
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 7, 2026 ELKINS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a visit to his Veterans Mobile Office Hours at the Elkins VFW. “As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we also... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10337 post-10337 press_releases type
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 6, 2026 BECKLEY, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined First Settlement Physical Therapy to discuss his bill, the SAFE Act. “This bill is about prevention, plain and simple. If we can help seniors stay steady on... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10335 post-10335 pre
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 3, 2026 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today,Senator Jim Justice released a statement commemorating America’s 250th birthday and celebrating Independence Day: “Independence Day is a day every American ought to be proud of.... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10332 post-1033
="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> June 30, 2026 FAIRMONT, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Marion County Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony: “I know this memorial has been a long time coming, and it is incredible that we get... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10329 post-10329