Biography
Angus King served as the 72nd Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003 before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. He is one of three independents in the Senate who caucus with the Democrats. King is known for his moderate, pragmatic approach and his focus on national security and intelligence.
Key Information
- Full Name: Angus Stanley King
- Born: March 31, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Birthplace: Alexandria, VA
- Term Started: January 3, 2025
- Term Ends: January 3, 2031
- Senate Class: Class I
Committee Assignments
- Armed Services
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Rules and Administration
- Select Committee on Intelligence
- Veterans' Affairs
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #8
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)
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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Yea
Vote #7
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #6
On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)
Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Yea
Vote #5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Yea
Vote #4
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Nay
Vote #3
On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Nay
Vote #2
On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)
Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
Yea
Vote #1
On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Yea
Vote #652
On the Nomination PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Yea
Vote #651
On the Cloture Motion PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Contact
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