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Pete Ricketts

U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

Pete Ricketts was appointed to the Senate in 2023. He previously served two terms as the 40th Governor of Nebraska. Before his political career, he was an executive at TD Ameritrade.

Key Information

  • Full Name: John Peter Ricketts
  • Born: August 19, 1964
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Birthplace: Nebraska City, NE
  • Term Started: January 12, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2027
  • Senate Class: Class II

Committee Assignments

  • Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Environment and Public Works
  • Foreign Relations
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Special Committee on Aging

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

Vote #123

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 130 (S.J.Res. 130)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".

May 13, 2026, 5:35 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Nay

Vote #122

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141 (S.J.Res. 141)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

May 13, 2026, 4:54 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50) (50 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #121

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 132 (S.J.Res. 132)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".

May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52) (48 Y - 52 N)

Yea

Vote #120

On the Nomination PN855-1 (PN 855-1)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

May 13, 2026, 1:59 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (54-45) (54 Y - 45 N)

Not Voting

Vote #119

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 (S.Res. 526)

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

May 13, 2026, 12:28 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required) (99 Y - 0 N)

Not Voting

Vote #118

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 (S.J.Res. 163)

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.

May 13, 2026, 11:29 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50) (49 Y - 50 N)

Not Voting

Vote #117

On the Cloture Motion PN855-1 (PN 855-1)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

May 12, 2026, 12:30 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Not Voting

Vote #116

On the Nomination PN855-2 (PN 855-2)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

May 12, 2026, 11:24 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Not Voting

Vote #115

On the Cloture Motion PN855-2 (PN 855-2)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

May 11, 2026, 6:26 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) (49 Y - 44 N)

Not Voting

Vote #114

On the Resolution S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

May 11, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Resolution Agreed to (46-45) (46 Y - 45 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-4224
  • 🏢 139 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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