James Lankford
Republican Senator, Oklahoma
61 bills253 cosponsored$1.2M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “JAMES AND CINDY Live in Oklahoma City.” source
Public service
- “He served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma, until he was overwhelmingly elected to the United States Senate in 2014.” source
Family
- “They have been married more than 31 years and have two daughters.” source
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Legislation
S 5683cosponsor
Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 5667sponsor
A bill to withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5648cosponsor
A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES 934cosponsor
A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
SRES 940cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)
SRES 927cosponsor
A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178)
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)
SRES 923cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
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S 5573sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that educational programs classified as Theology and Religious Vocations or Philosophy and Religious Studies at educational institutions that qualify for the religious exemption under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 are not subject to ineligibility for title IV assistance based on low earning outcomes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 915sponsor
A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075-5076)
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 5571cosponsor
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to alter when biosimilar biological products are eligible for price negotiations under the Medicare program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 912sponsor
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
S 5562sponsor
A bill to develop and deploy firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong after the People's Republic of China violated its agreement under the Joint Declaration, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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)
SRES 896sponsor
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
SRES 890sponsor
A resolution remembering, on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, the countless lives the Chinese Communist Party has destroyed and the people currently living in fear of its tyrannical ambitions.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4949)
S 5471cosponsor
A bill to require disclosure of certain information relating to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 861sponsor
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
Voting Record
675 yea234 nay6 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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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $6KLarge individual $466KPACs $398K
Spent $663KCash $2.8M
2024 cycle$914K
Small donors $40KLarge individual $350KPACs $351K
Spent $650KCash $2.3M
2022 cycle$5.9M
Small donors $246KLarge individual $3.0MPACs $1.8M
Spent $4.7MCash $2.1M
2020 cycle$822K
Small donors $40KLarge individual $266KPACs $501K
Spent $542KCash $913K
2018 cycle$630K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $318KPACs $300K
Spent $562KCash $633K
2016 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $252KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.8MCash $565K
2014 cycle$4.3M
Small donors $390KLarge individual $2.9MPACs $1.0M
Spent $4.4MCash $323K
Top Contributors
INDIAN TRIBE$15K
SAMPLES GROUP$13K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$9K
APOLLO$9K
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS$7K
OU MEDICAL CENTER$7K
1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA$7K
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HOME CREATIONS$7K
BEAL BANK$7K
Committees
Senate Committee on Finance
- Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
- Health Care
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
- Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
chairSenate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5683: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
S 5667: A bill to withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 940: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 934: A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5648: A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
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
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
yea2026-09-30
vote
S 5573: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that educational programs classified as Theology and Religious Vocations or Philosophy and Religious Studies at educational institutions that qualify for the religious exemption under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 are not subject to ineligibility for title IV assistance based on low earning outcomes.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 927: A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
nay2026-09-29
vote
SRES 915: A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 912: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
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 5571: A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to alter when biosimilar biological products are eligible for price negotiations under the Medicare program.
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 5562: A bill to develop and deploy firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong after the People's Republic of China violated its agreement under the Joint Declaration, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
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 896: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Republican
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 52013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 52011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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