Historical Profile
Lamar Alexander is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Lamar Alexander
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
Lamar Alexander was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from January 2003 to January 2021, during the 108th–116th Congresses. Alexander served as a Republican.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lamar Alexander
- Term Started: January 6, 2015
- Term Ended: January 3, 2021
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 7, 2003 – Jan 6, 2009 108th–111th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Jan 6, 2009 – Jan 6, 2015 111th–114th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Jan 6, 2015 – Jan 3, 2021 114th–116th Congresses Republican Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Alexander's service:
- William Frist (TN) 2003–2007
- Bob Corker (TN) 2007–2019
- Marsha Blackburn (TN) 2019–2021
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 5,637 roll-call votes cast between 2003 and 2021 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
Vote #292
On Overriding the Veto H.R. 6395 (H.R. 6395)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fi…
Yea
Vote #291
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6395 (H.R. 6395)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fi…
Yea
Vote #290
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6395 (H.R. 6395)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fi…
Yea
Vote #289
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133) (H.R. 133)
A bill to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico.
Yea
Vote #288
On the Nomination PN2029 (PN 2029)
Eric J. Soskin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Transportation
Yea
Vote #287
On the Cloture Motion PN2029 (PN 2029)
Eric J. Soskin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Transportation
Yea
Vote #286
On the Motion to Reconsider PN2029 (PN 2029)
Eric J. Soskin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Transportation
Yea
Vote #285
On the Motion to Proceed PN2029 (PN 2029)
Eric J. Soskin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Transportation
Not Voting
Vote #284
On the Nomination PN1380 (PN 1380)
Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
Not Voting
Vote #283
On the Cloture Motion PN1380 (PN 1380)
Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).