Bill Cassidy
Republican Senator, Louisiana
79 bills253 cosponsored$6.7M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Bill grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana” source
Education
Career
- “he co-founded the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic” source
Public service
Family
- “Bill is married to Dr. Laura Cassidy, and they have three children and one grandchild.” source
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Legislation
S 5659cosponsor
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to assist local educational agencies with ensuring that each elementary school and secondary school has at least one reading or literacy specialist on staff.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 936cosponsor
A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268)
SRES 933sponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267)
SRES 926cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S 5586cosponsor
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct surveys of non-retail pharmacy drug prices, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S 5505sponsor
A bill to ensure that elections for Federal office are secure and fair, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
SRES 908cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5010)
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S 5513sponsor
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Program to establish a pilot program to incentivize certain hospitals to purchase personal protective equipment and medical consumables that are domestic products, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5503sponsor
A bill to prohibit the salary of political appointees from exceeding the salary for Members of Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S 5533cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 891cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
S 5490cosponsor
A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S 5420sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5421sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 858cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4760)
SRES 832sponsor
A resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4521-4523)
S 5286cosponsor
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to establish the position of Coordinator for Disabled Small Business Concerns within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Voting Record
654 yea211 nay50 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- William M. CassidyRepublican· this member$13.3M raised
- John C. Fleming Jr.Republican$12.4M raised
- Julia LetlowRepublican$7.0M raised
- Jamie DavisDemocratic$4.0M raised
- Kathy W SeidenRepublican$1.2M raised
- Julie Cathryn EmersonRepublican$729K raised
- Nicholas S. AlbaresDemocratic$143K raised
- Eric SkrmettaRepublican$68K raised
Plus 3 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$6.7M
Small donors $52KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $1.7M
Spent $12.6MCash $685K
2024 cycle$4.1M
Small donors $69KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $1.1M
Spent $681KCash $6.6M
2022 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $146KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $478K
Spent $974KCash $3.2M
2020 cycle$7.4M
Small donors $527KLarge individual $4.0MPACs $2.1M
Spent $8.6MCash $1.6M
2018 cycle$2.8M
Small donors $52KLarge individual $1.9MPACs $771K
Spent $1.3MCash $2.8M
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $61KLarge individual $785KPACs $377K
Spent $847KCash $1.3M
2014 cycle$15.6M
Small donors $1.2MLarge individual $9.1MPACs $1.9M
Spent $14.7MCash $892K
Top Contributors
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$59K
GENERAL ATLANTIC$38K
WELSH CARSON ANDERSON & STOWE$34K
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM$33K
GALLIANO MARINE SERVICE LLC$33K
APOLLO$33K
RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$30K
NEW YORK CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS$29K
BLACKSTONE$28K
WELSH CARSON ANDERSON & STOWE$28K
Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- National Parks
- Water and Power
Senate Committee on Finance
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
- Health Care
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
chair- Education and the American Family
- Employment and Workplace Safety
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 933: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5659: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to assist local educational agencies with ensuring that each elementary school and secondary school has at least one reading or literacy specialist on staff.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 936: A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
yea2026-09-30
vote
S 5586: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct surveys of non-retail pharmacy drug prices, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
not_voting2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
nay2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
nay2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5505: A bill to ensure that elections for Federal office are secure and fair, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5513: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Program to establish a pilot program to incentivize certain hospitals to purchase personal protective equipment and medical consumables that are domestic products, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5503: A bill to prohibit the salary of political appointees from exceeding the salary for Members of Congress.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 908: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5533: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
nay2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 891: A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5490: A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-23
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 62009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
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