Mike Rounds
Republican Senator, South Dakota
33 bills206 cosponsored$3.7M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
- “He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Dakota State University.” source
Public service
- “From 1991 to 2000, he was elected five times to the South Dakota State Senate.” source
- “In 1995, his colleagues selected him to serve as Senate Majority Leader, a position that he held for six years.” source
- “On January 6th, 2015, Senator Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate.” source
- “Rounds previously served as the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 – 2011.” source
Family
- “the proud parent of four grown children and 11 grandchildren.” source
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Legislation
S 5639sponsor
A bill to amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to establish a Portal for Appraiser Credentialing and AMC Registration Information, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 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)
S 5629sponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SRES 945cosponsor
A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272)
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)
SRES 912cosponsor
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 5555cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to initiate interim remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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)
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S 5465cosponsor
A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a review of discount window operations and to implement improvements to such operations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5373sponsor
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to limit the compensation and benefits provided to executive officers of the Postal Service, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568)
S 5359cosponsor
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Pennington County, South Dakota, certain National Forest System land.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S 5375sponsor
A bill to provide for records preservation processes for certain at-risk Afghan allies.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 5366cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow 5-year carrybacks for the low-income housing tax credit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5337cosponsor
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5277sponsor
A bill to establish a ranchland program to support the United States cow herd, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S 5310sponsor
A bill to support the development of the robotics industry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5313cosponsor
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider cybersecurity risks from quantum computers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5307cosponsor
A bill to require a strategy to align immigration-related policies with the national interest in ensuring United States leadership and dominance in artificial intelligence and in strengthening the broader ecosystem of scientific, technological, and entrepreneurial innovation, while protecting national security.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5255cosponsor
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 5240sponsor
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Voting Record
668 yea239 nay8 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.
- Brian BengsIndependent$1.7M raised
- Julian C BeaudionDemocratic—
- Justin S McNealRepublican—
- Mike RoundsRepublican· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.7M
Small donors $48KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.6M
Spent $3.8MCash $1.7M
2024 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $22KLarge individual $320KPACs $535K
Spent $612KCash $1.9M
2022 cycle$253K
Small donors $20KLarge individual $75KPACs $218K
Spent $538KCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$3.7M
Small donors $338KLarge individual $1.7MPACs $1.5M
Spent $2.5MCash $1.7M
2018 cycle$854K
Small donors $25KLarge individual $309KPACs $513K
Spent $421KCash $512K
2016 cycle$293K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $112KPACs $172K
Spent $333KCash $79K
2014 cycle$5.0M
Small donors $249KLarge individual $3.1MPACs $1.5M
Spent $5.2MCash $119K
2012 cycle$269K
Small donors $4KLarge individual $243KPACs $18K
Spent $8KCash $261K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$48K
GOOGLE$42K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$30K
MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, INC.$30K
ARES MANAGEMENT$21K
BURWELL ENTERPRISE$21K
LEIDOS$21K
APOLLO$19K
SANFORD HEALTH$19K
ROCKET MORTGAGE$16K
Committees
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development
- Legislative Branch
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Strategic Forces
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Economic Policy
- Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
- Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 945: A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 934: A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5639: A bill to amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to establish a Portal for Appraiser Credentialing and AMC Registration Information, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5629: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
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
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Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
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
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.
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 5555: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to initiate interim remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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
S 5465: A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to carry out a review of discount window operations and to implement improvements to such operations, and for other purposes.
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
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-23
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-22
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-22
vote
Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Proceed to S. 4668
yea2026-09-17
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Republican
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