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Ben Luján

U.S. Senator for New Mexico

Biography

Ben Luján has served as the junior senator from New Mexico since 2021. He previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the House, where he served as Assistant Speaker.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Ben Ray Luján
  • Born: June 7, 1972
  • Age: 53 years old
  • Birthplace: Santa Fe, NM
  • Term Started: January 3, 2021
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2027
  • Senate Class: Class II

Committee Assignments

  • Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Budget
  • Finance
  • Indian Affairs
  • Special Committee on Aging

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

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

Dec 17, 2025, 5:41 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (71-29) (71 Y - 29 N)

Not Voting

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

Dec 17, 2025, 3:18 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27) (69 Y - 27 N)

Nay

Vote #650

On the Nomination PN650 (PN 650)

Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Dec 17, 2025, 2:38 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (67-30) (67 Y - 30 N)

Nay

Vote #649

On the Cloture Motion PN650 (PN 650)

Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Dec 17, 2025, 12:26 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30) (67 Y - 30 N)

Yea

Vote #648

On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071) (S. 1071)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

Dec 17, 2025, 11:39 AM (ET) Result: Motion Agreed to (77-20) (77 Y - 20 N)

Yea

Vote #647

On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 (S. 1071)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

Dec 15, 2025, 5:27 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required) (76 Y - 20 N)

Yea

Vote #646

On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 (S. 1071)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

Dec 11, 2025, 1:39 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22) (75 Y - 22 N)

Nay

Vote #645

On the Resolution S.Res. 532 (S.Res. 532)

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Dec 11, 2025, 1:05 PM (ET) Result: Resolution Agreed to (52-47) (52 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #644

On the Cloture Motion S. 3385 (S. 3385)

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.

Dec 11, 2025, 12:29 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) (51 Y - 48 N)

Nay

Vote #643

On the Cloture Motion S. 3386 (S. 3386)

A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.

Dec 11, 2025, 11:45 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) (51 Y - 48 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-6621
  • 🏢 498 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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