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Jon Ossoff

U.S. Senator for Georgia

Biography

Thomas Jonathan "Jon" Ossoff was elected in 2021, becoming the first Millennial U.S. Senator. Prior to his election, he was an investigative journalist and media executive. His election, alongside Raphael Warnock, flipped control of the Senate to the Democrats.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Thomas Jonathan Ossoff
  • Born: February 16, 1987
  • Age: 38 years old
  • Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
  • Term Started: January 3, 2021
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2027
  • Senate Class: Class II

Committee Assignments

  • Appropriations
  • Foreign Relations
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • Rules and Administration
  • Select Committee on Intelligence

Most Recent Voting History

Yea

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".

Jan 13, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

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.

Jan 12, 2026, 5:38 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) (80 Y - 13 N)

Nay

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

Jan 8, 2026, 1:32 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-40) (53 Y - 40 N)

Yea

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.

Jan 8, 2026, 10:59 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) (52 Y - 47 N)

Yea

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".

Jan 7, 2026, 1:54 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50) (43 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #3

On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)

Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Jan 6, 2026, 2:26 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-48) (52 Y - 48 N)

Nay

Vote #2

On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)

Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Jan 6, 2026, 11:33 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #1

On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)

Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Jan 5, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-35) (50 Y - 35 N)

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

Dec 17, 2025, 5:41 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (71-29) (71 Y - 29 N)

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

Dec 17, 2025, 3:18 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27) (69 Y - 27 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-3521
  • 🏢 455 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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