Historical Profile
J.D. Vance is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
J.D. Vance
Former U.S. Senator for Ohio
Biography
James David "J.D." Vance served as U.S. Senator from Ohio from 2023 until his resignation in January 2025 to become Vice President of the United States. He is known for his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."
J.D. Vance represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2025.
Key Information
- Full Name: James David Vance
- Born: August 2, 1984
- Birthplace: Middletown, OH
- Term Started: January 3, 2023
- Term Ended: January 20, 2025
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 20, 2025 118th–119th Congresses Republican Ohio
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 Ohio
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Vance's service:
- Sherrod Brown (OH) 2023–2025
- Bernie Moreno (OH) 2025
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 692 roll-call votes cast between 2023 and 2025 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #1
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5 (S. 5)
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #339
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 10545 (H.R. 10545)
A bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
Not Voting
Vote #338
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 82 (H.R. 82)
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
Not Voting
Vote #337
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 82) (H.R. 82)
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
Not Voting
Vote #336
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3331 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3331 (To delay the repeal of the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions until additional changes are made to offset any negative impacts on the actuarial balance of the Social Security Trust Funds.)
Not Voting
Vote #335
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3360 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3360 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Not Voting
Vote #334
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 (To provide for automatic continuing resolutions.)
Not Voting
Vote #333
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3346 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3346 (To adjust the normal and early retirement ages for Social Security benefits and increase the maximum age for delayed retirement credits.)
Not Voting
Vote #332
On the Nomination PN2245 (PN 2245)
Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
Not Voting
Vote #331
On the Cloture Motion PN2245 (PN 2245)
Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).