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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 #75

On the Cloture Motion PN787-3 (PN 787-3)

John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

Apr 13, 2026, 5:24 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) (50 Y - 44 N)

Nay

Vote #74

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Mar 26, 2026, 1:39 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #73

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4732 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4732 (To require voters to provide photo identification.)

Mar 26, 2026, 1:07 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) (53 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #72

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103 (S.J.Res. 103)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Mar 25, 2026, 6:45 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50) (48 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #71

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Mar 25, 2026, 3:25 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) (54 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #70

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107 (S.J.Res. 107)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".

Mar 25, 2026, 2:06 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Yea

Vote #69

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 (S.J.Res. 116)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Mar 24, 2026, 7:02 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Nay

Vote #68

On the Motion to Table S. 1383 (S. 1383)

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #67

On the Motion to Table S. 1383 (S. 1383)

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

Mar 24, 2026, 4:19 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #66

On the Motion to Proceed PN697 (PN 697)

2 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with James M. Hurtt and ending with Kelli A. Knight

Mar 24, 2026, 3:27 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) (51 Y - 47 N)

Contact

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

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