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Voting & trading data current through September 30, 2026.

Biography

Randal "Rand" Paul, an ophthalmologist, has represented Kentucky since 2011. He is known for his libertarian-leaning views, advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. He often dissents from his own party on issues of government spending and surveillance.

Rand Paul has represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 2011 (15 years), sits on 4 committees, serving as Chair of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and votes with the Republican majority 84.2% of the time.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Rand Paul
  • Born: January 7, 1963
  • Age: 63 years old
  • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Next Election: 2028 Senate elections
  • Senate Class: Class III

Service History

  • Jan 5, 2011 – Jan 3, 2017 112th–114th Congresses Republican Kentucky
  • Jan 3, 2017 – Jan 3, 2023 115th–117th Congresses Republican Kentucky
  • Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 118th–120th Congresses Republican Kentucky

Contact

  • ☏ 202-224-4343
  • 🏢 167 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

Estimated Net Worth

$1M – $3M

Based on 2025 financial disclosures

Ranked #66 of 99 wealthiest senators →

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

Sources: Senate eFD 2025 annual report

View official Senate financial disclosures ↗ · How we estimate this

Voting Statistics

119th Congress
2nd most bipartisan of 100 senators by party-unity score →
Party Unity 84.2%

Votes aligned with Republican majority

Missed Votes 4.5%

41 of 915 roll calls missed

Votes Cast 871

Out of 915 roll call votes

Stock Trades

1 total trades
Date Ticker Asset Type Amount Filing
Feb 26, 2020 Late — GILD Purchase $1,001 - $15,000 ↗

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

Most Recent Voting History

Yea

Vote #256

On the Nomination PN1129 (PN 1129)

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor

Sep 30, 2026, 9:29 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (47-41) (47 Y - 41 N)

Yea

Vote #255

On the Cloture Motion PN1129 (PN 1129)

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor

Sep 30, 2026, 1:41 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #254

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 (H.R. 9340)

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2026, 12:51 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) (57 Y - 43 N)

Yea

Vote #253

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 (H.R. 7008)

A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2026, 11:58 AM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) (53 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #252

On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 (S.Res. 852)

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Sep 29, 2026, 6:32 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51) (47 Y - 51 N)

Nay

Vote #251

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 (S.J.Res. 197)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to…

Sep 29, 2026, 2:21 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51) (48 Y - 51 N)

Nay

Vote #250

On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 (S. 4668)

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

Sep 28, 2026, 9:42 PM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (77-22) (77 Y - 22 N)

Nay

Vote #249

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 (To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.)

Sep 28, 2026, 9:21 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

Nay

Vote #248

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 (To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.)

Sep 28, 2026, 8:41 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (49-50) (49 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #247

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 (To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.)

Sep 28, 2026, 8:08 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required) (42 Y - 54 N)

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