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Lindsey Graham

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Lindsey Graham has served in the Senate since 2003, after a career in the House of Representatives. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. Graham is known for his focus on national security and foreign policy, often taking a hawkish stance.

Lindsey Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2026, sat on 5 committees, serving as Chair of the Budget.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Lindsey O. Graham
  • Born: July 9, 1955
  • Died: July 11, 2026
  • Birthplace: Central, SC
  • Term Started: January 3, 2021
  • Term Ended: July 11, 2026
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Jan 7, 2003 – Jan 6, 2009 108th–111th Congresses Republican South Carolina
  • Jan 6, 2009 – Jan 6, 2015 111th–114th Congresses Republican South Carolina
  • Jan 6, 2015 – Jan 3, 2021 114th–116th Congresses Republican South Carolina
  • Jan 3, 2021 – Jul 11, 2026 117th–119th Congresses Republican South Carolina

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.

Estimated Net Worth

$1M – $4M

Based on 2024 financial disclosures

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

Sources: QuiverQuantitative; CelebrityNetWorth

View official Senate financial disclosures ↗ · How we estimate this

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Graham's service:

Stock Trades

19 total trades
Date Ticker Type Amount Filing
Dec 31, 2025 BSCQ Purchase $15,001 - $50,000
Dec 31, 2025 Purchase $15,001 - $50,000
Dec 31, 2025 Purchase $50,001 - $100,000
Dec 18, 2025 IBDQ Sale (Full) $15,001 - $50,000
Dec 17, 2025 BSCP Sale (Full) $15,001 - $50,000
Nov 6, 2025 VWUAX Purchase $100,001 - $250,000
Nov 6, 2025 VWUSX Sale (Full) $100,001 - $250,000
Sep 30, 2025 Purchase $50,001 - $100,000
Jul 3, 2025 Sale (Full) $50,001 - $100,000
Jun 30, 2025 XONE Purchase $15,001 - $50,000

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

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 8,128 roll-call votes cast between 2003 and 2026 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

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)

Yea

Vote #187

On the Cloture Motion 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, 2:57 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #186

On the Nomination PN930-7 (PN 930-7)

John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 2:17 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #185

On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 (PN 930-7)

John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 11:39 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #184

On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 (H.Con.Res. 86)

A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Jun 23, 2026, 3:01 PM (ET) Result: Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48) (50 Y - 48 N)

Not Voting

Vote #183

On the Nomination PN859-3 (PN 859-3)

Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador

Jun 23, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (67-30) (67 Y - 30 N)

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