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.
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
Committee Assignments
- Appropriations
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Budget
- Judiciary
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #8
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Yea
Vote #7
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #6
On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)
Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Nay
Vote #5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Nay
Vote #4
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Yea
Vote #3
On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Yea
Vote #2
On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)
Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
Yea
Vote #1
On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Yea
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
Yea
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
Contact
- ☏ 202-224-5824
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Washington, D.C. 20510 - 🔗 Official Website
