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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “began college at the University of California-Santa Barbara where he won a basketball scholarship and played in Division I competition for two seasons” source
- “He earned his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1974” source
- “Stanford University where he completed his Bachelors degree with distinction” source
Career
- “he taught gerontology and co-founded the Oregon chapter of the Gray Panthers” source
Public service
- “He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 until his election to the U.S. Senate.” source
Family
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Legislation
S 5685cosponsor
A bill to require the disclosure of supervisory records of certain financial institutions that relate to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
S 5647sponsor
A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in the State of Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5656cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5618cosponsor
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5607sponsor
A bill to amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to restore the full 75-percent payment to counties from the Oregon and California land-grant fund, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5658sponsor
A bill to prohibit the construction of data centers on Federal land, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5608cosponsor
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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S 5614cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 911cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
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 5570cosponsor
A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 906sponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
SRES 901cosponsor
A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5007)
S 5549cosponsor
A bill to support educators.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5003-5004)
S 5507sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand retirement savings opportunities for more American families.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5546cosponsor
A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Voting Record
258 yea640 nay17 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)
Official statements and press releases from Ron Wyden are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $366KLarge individual $744KPACs $373K
Spent $2.2MCash $1.5M
2024 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $273KLarge individual $393KPACs $309K
Spent $3.1MCash $1.8M
2022 cycle$10.5M
Small donors $661KLarge individual $6.4MPACs $2.7M
Spent $9.4MCash $3.3M
2020 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $342KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $396K
Spent $1.9MCash $2.2M
2018 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $696KLarge individual $516KPACs $308K
Spent $2.8MCash $2.3M
2016 cycle$8.7M
Small donors $568KLarge individual $5.5MPACs $2.2M
Spent $7.6MCash $3.4M
2014 cycle$3.4M
Small donors $70KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $1.6M
Spent $1.3MCash $2.3M
2012 cycle$641K
Small donors $27KLarge individual $92KPACs $220K
Spent $897KCash $180K
2010 cycle$5.7M
Small donors $175KLarge individual $3.4MPACs $1.8M
Spent $6.4MCash $435K
2008 cycle$1000K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $470KPACs $160K
Spent $934KCash $1.1M
2006 cycle$197K
Small donors $4KLarge individual $56KPACs $36K
Spent $1.2MCash $1.1M
2004 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $0Large individual $2.6MPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.8MCash $2.0M
2002 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $0Large individual $919KPACs $145K
Spent $359KCash $1.0M
2000 cycle$153K
Small donors $0Large individual $30KPACs $11K
Spent $301KCash $297K
Top Contributors
MULTICOIN CAPITAL$36K
NYMAN TURKISH PC$20K
WINKLER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION$14K
BLOCKCHANGE VENTURES$13K
ARNOLD VENTURES$13K
CAPITOL COUNSEL$13K
PROVIDENCE$10K
BERRY LAW$8K
THORN RUN PARTNERS$8K
CHISHOLM CHISHOLM & KILPATRICK LTD$7K
Committees
Joint Committee on Taxation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- Water and Power
Senate Committee on Finance
ranking member- Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
- Health Care
- International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
- Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5685: A bill to require the disclosure of supervisory records of certain financial institutions that relate to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
S 5656: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5614: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5658: A bill to prohibit the construction of data centers on Federal land, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5607: A bill to amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to restore the full 75-percent payment to counties from the Oregon and California land-grant fund, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5647: A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in the State of Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5608: A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
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S 5618: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
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 911: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S 5570: A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5545: A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5507: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand retirement savings opportunities for more American families.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 906: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
Senate2011-01-05, 2017-01-03Democrat
Senate2005-01-04, 2011-01-03Democrat
Senate1999-01-06, 2005-01-03Democrat
Senate1996-02-05, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31995-01-04, 1996-02-05Democrat
House, Dist. 31993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 31991-01-03, 1993-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31989-01-03, 1991-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31987-01-06, 1989-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31985-01-03, 1987-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31983-01-03, 1985-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31981-01-05, 1983-01-03Democrat
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