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Portrait of Mike Braun
Republican Inactive

Mike Braun

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Biography

Mike Braun served as U.S. Senator from Indiana from 2019 to 2025 before running for Governor. Before his political career, he was the founder and CEO of a national auto parts distribution company.

Mike Braun represented Indiana in the U.S. Senate from 2019 to 2025.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Michael Braun
  • Born: March 24, 1954
  • Birthplace: Jasper, IN
  • Term Started: January 3, 2019
  • Term Ended: January 3, 2025
  • Senate Class: Class I

Service History

  • Jan 3, 2019 – Jan 3, 2025 116th–118th Congresses Republican Indiana

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 Braun's service:

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 2,360 roll-call votes cast between 2019 and 2025 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

Nay

Vote #339

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 10545 (H.R. 10545)

A bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

Dec 21, 2024, 12:23 AM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (85-11, 3/5 majority required) (85 Y - 11 N)

Yea

Vote #338

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 82 (H.R. 82)

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Dec 21, 2024, 12:04 AM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (76-20, 3/5 majority required) (76 Y - 20 N)

Yea

Vote #337

On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 82) (H.R. 82)

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Dec 20, 2024, 11:52 PM (ET) Result: Motion Agreed to (66-30, 3/5 majority required) (66 Y - 30 N)

Nay

Vote #336

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3331 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 3331 (To delay the repeal of the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions until additional changes are made to offset any negative impacts on the actuarial balance of the Social Security Trust Funds.)

Dec 20, 2024, 11:39 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (34-62, 3/5 majority required) (34 Y - 62 N)

Nay

Vote #335

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3360 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 3360 (In the nature of a substitute.)

Dec 20, 2024, 11:28 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (32-64, 3/5 majority required) (32 Y - 64 N)

Yea

Vote #334

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 3352 (To provide for automatic continuing resolutions.)

Dec 20, 2024, 11:13 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (28-67, 3/5 majority required) (28 Y - 67 N)

Nay

Vote #333

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3346 to H.R. 82 (No short title on file)

Amendment S.Amdt. 3346 (To adjust the normal and early retirement ages for Social Security benefits and increase the maximum age for delayed retirement credits.)

Dec 20, 2024, 10:27 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (3-93, 3/5 majority required) (3 Y - 93 N)

Nay

Vote #332

On the Nomination PN2245 (PN 2245)

Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

Dec 20, 2024, 6:10 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #331

On the Cloture Motion PN2245 (PN 2245)

Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

Dec 20, 2024, 3:28 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #330

On the Nomination PN2244 (PN 2244)

Benjamin J. Cheeks, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California

Dec 20, 2024, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

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