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John Kennedy

U.S. Senator for Louisiana

Voting & trading data current through July 15, 2026.

Biography

John Kennedy has represented Louisiana in the Senate since 2017. He previously served as the State Treasurer of Louisiana. He is known for his colorful and direct rhetorical style, and he focuses on budget issues, banking, and judiciary matters.

John Kennedy has represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate since 2017 (9 years), sits on 5 committees, and votes with the Republican majority 98.3% of the time.

Key Information

  • Full Name: John Neely Kennedy
  • Born: November 21, 1951
  • Age: 74 years old
  • Birthplace: Centreville, MS
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Senate Class: Class III

Contact

  • 202-224-5824
  • 🏢 440 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

Estimated Net Worth

$14M – $30M

Based on 2024 financial disclosures

Ranked #19 of 99 wealthiest senators →

Estimated from Senate financial disclosure filings. Senators report assets in ranges, not exact values.

Sources: QuiverQuantitative

View official Senate financial disclosures ↗ · How we estimate this

Voting Statistics

119th Congress
61st most bipartisan of 100 senators by party-unity score →
Party Unity 98.3%

Votes aligned with Republican majority

Missed Votes 1.8%

15 of 856 roll calls missed

Votes Cast 841

Out of 856 roll call votes

Stock Trades

3 total trades
Date Ticker Type Amount Filing
Apr 21, 2025 NLY Purchase $1,001 - $15,000
Oct 11, 2018 Late MTUM Purchase $1,001 - $15,000
Oct 9, 2018 Late Exchange $1,001 - $15,000

Source: U.S. Senate Electronic Financial Disclosures (efdsearch.senate.gov ↗). Methodology.

Most Recent Voting History

Yea

Vote #197

On the Nomination PN930-4 (PN 930-4)

Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida

Jul 15, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #196

On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 (PN 930-4)

Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida

Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #195

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 (S. 4784)

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel stre…

Jul 14, 2026, 2:41 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-46, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #194

On the Nomination PN938-2 (PN 938-2)

Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit

Jul 14, 2026, 11:50 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #193

On the Nomination PN930-3 (PN 930-3)

Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jul 13, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (46-44) (46 Y - 44 N)

Nay

Vote #192

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 (S.J.Res. 185)

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50) (47 Y - 50 N)

Yea

Vote #191

On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 (PN 938-2)

Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit

Jun 24, 2026, 10:09 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #190

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 (S.J.Res. 196)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan P…

Jun 24, 2026, 9:16 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52) (45 Y - 52 N)

Yea

Vote #189

On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 (PN 930-3)

Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 6:28 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) (50 Y - 44 N)

Yea

Vote #188

On the Nomination PN930-2 (PN 930-2)

Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

Jun 24, 2026, 5:24 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-44) (50 Y - 44 N)

Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).