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Rick Scott

U.S. Senator for Florida

Biography

Rick Scott was elected to the Senate in 2018 after serving two terms as the 45th Governor of Florida. A former healthcare executive and venture capitalist, he has focused on economic issues, fiscal conservatism, and healthcare reform.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Richard Lynn Scott
  • Born: December 1, 1952
  • Age: 73 years old
  • Birthplace: Bloomington, IL
  • Term Started: January 3, 2025
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2031
  • Senate Class: Class I

Committee Assignments

  • Special Committee on Aging Chair
  • Armed Services
  • Budget
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Select Committee on Intelligence

Most Recent Voting History

Yea

Vote #43

On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (57-33) (57 Y - 33 N)

Yea

Vote #42

On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) (60 Y - 34 N)

Yea

Vote #41

On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #40

On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 12:02 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #39

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.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #38

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

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

Feb 12, 2026, 1:16 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #37

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 12, 2026, 12:14 PM (ET) Result: Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #36

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 11, 2026, 5:44 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Nay

Vote #35

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".

Feb 10, 2026, 2:26 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) (47 Y - 51 N)

Yea

Vote #34

On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)

Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Feb 10, 2026, 11:27 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-46) (52 Y - 46 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-5274
  • 🏢 110 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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