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Markwayne Mullin

Former U.S. Senator for Oklahoma

Biography

Markwayne Mullin served as the junior senator from Oklahoma from 2023 to 2026. He previously represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in the House. He is a member of the Cherokee Nation and a former professional MMA fighter. He resigned from the Senate on March 23, 2026, after being confirmed as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security.

Markwayne Mullin represented Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2026, sat on 5 committees.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Markwayne Mullin
  • Born: July 26, 1977
  • Birthplace: Tulsa, OK
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ended: March 23, 2026
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Jan 3, 2023 – Mar 23, 2026 118th–119th Congresses Republican Oklahoma

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.

Served With

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

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 1,414 roll-call votes cast between 2023 and 2026 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

Not Voting

Vote #64

On the Cloture Motion PN786-9 (PN 786-9)

Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Mar 23, 2026, 8:24 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #63

On the Nomination PN858 (PN 858)

Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security

Mar 23, 2026, 7:40 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (54-45) (54 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #62

On the Cloture Motion PN858 (PN 858)

Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security

Mar 22, 2026, 1:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37) (54 Y - 37 N)

Nay

Vote #61

On the Cloture Motion S. 1383 (S. 1383)

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

Mar 21, 2026, 2:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required) (41 Y - 49 N)

Yea

Vote #60

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4421 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 4421 (To protect women and girls in athletics.)

Mar 21, 2026, 1:03 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required) (49 Y - 41 N)

Yea

Vote #59

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Mar 20, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required) (47 Y - 37 N)

Nay

Vote #58

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118 (S.J.Res. 118)

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.

Mar 18, 2026, 7:07 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Yea

Vote #57

On the Motion to Proceed S. 1383 (S. 1383)

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

Mar 17, 2026, 3:10 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48) (51 Y - 48 N)

Yea

Vote #56

On the Nomination PN787-4 (PN 787-4)

Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Mar 17, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #55

On the Cloture Motion PN787-4 (PN 787-4)

Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Mar 17, 2026, 11:34 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) (48 Y - 45 N)

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