Historical Profile
David Boren is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
David Boren
Former U.S. Senator for Oklahoma
Biography
David Boren (died 2025) was an American politician who represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from January 1979 to November 1994, during the 96th–103rd Congresses. Boren served as a Democrat. Boren died on February 20, 2025.
Key Information
- Full Name: David Lyle Boren
- Died: February 20, 2025
- Term Started: January 3, 1991
- Term Ended: November 15, 1994
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 15, 1979 – Jan 3, 1985 96th–98th Congresses Democrat Oklahoma
- Jan 3, 1985 – Jan 3, 1991 99th–101st Congresses Democrat Oklahoma
- Jan 3, 1991 – Nov 15, 1994 102nd–103rd Congresses Democrat Oklahoma
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Oklahoma
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Boren's service:
- Henry Bellmon (OK) 1979–1981
- Donald Nickles (OK) 1981–1994
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 1,910 roll-call votes cast between 1989 and 1994 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #327
On the Nomination PN1160 (PN 1160)
Lt. Gen. Buster C. Glosson, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General
Yea
Vote #326
On the Cloture Motion S. 21 (S. 21)
A bill to designate certain lands in the California Desert as wilderness, to establish Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #325
On the Cloture Motion S. 349 (S. 349)
A bill to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #324
On the Motion to Proceed S. 993 (S. 993)
A bill to end the practice of imposing unfunded Federal mandates on States and local governments and to ensure that the Federal Government pays the costs incurred by those governments in complying with certain requirements under Federal st…
Yea
Vote #323
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 229 (S.J.Res. 229)
A joint resolution regarding United States policy toward Haiti.
Yea
Vote #322
On the Cloture Motion S. 349 (S. 349)
A bill to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #321
On the Conference Report H.R. 6 (H.R. 6)
A bill to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #320
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6 (H.R. 6)
A bill to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #319
On the Nomination PN1354 (PN 1354)
H. Lee Sarokin, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
Yea
Vote #318
On the Cloture Motion PN1354 (PN 1354)
H. Lee Sarokin, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).