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Roger Wicker

U.S. Senator for Mississippi

Biography

Roger Wicker, Mississippi's senior senator, has served since 2007. He is the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Roger F. Wicker
  • Born: July 5, 1951
  • Age: 74 years old
  • Birthplace: Pontotoc, MS
  • Term Started: January 3, 2025
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2031
  • Senate Class: Class I

Committee Assignments

  • Armed Services Chair
  • Select Committee on Intelligence Ex-Officio
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Rules and Administration

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

Vote #8

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)

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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".

Jan 13, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

Yea

Vote #7

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)

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

Jan 12, 2026, 5:38 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) (80 Y - 13 N)

Not Voting

Vote #6

On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)

Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Jan 8, 2026, 1:32 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-40) (53 Y - 40 N)

Nay

Vote #5

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Jan 8, 2026, 10:59 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) (52 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #4

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Jan 7, 2026, 1:54 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50) (43 Y - 50 N)

Yea

Vote #3

On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)

Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Jan 6, 2026, 2:26 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-48) (52 Y - 48 N)

Yea

Vote #2

On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)

Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Jan 6, 2026, 11:33 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #1

On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)

Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Jan 5, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-35) (50 Y - 35 N)

Yea

Vote #652

On the Nomination PN645-2 (PN 645-2)

Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026

Dec 17, 2025, 5:41 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (71-29) (71 Y - 29 N)

Yea

Vote #651

On the Cloture Motion PN645-2 (PN 645-2)

Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026

Dec 17, 2025, 3:18 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27) (69 Y - 27 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-6253
  • 🏢 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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