Historical Profile
Lindsey Graham is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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
Current Senators from South Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Graham's service:
- Fritz Hollings (SC) 2003–2005
- James DeMint (SC) 2005–2013
- Tim Scott (SC) 2013–2026
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.
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).