Historical Profile
Tom Carper is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Tom Carper
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
Thomas Carper served as Delaware's senior senator from 2001 to 2025. He previously served as Governor of Delaware and chaired the Environment and Public Works Committee.
Tom Carper represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2025.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Richard Carper
- Born: January 23, 1947
- Birthplace: Beckley, WV
- 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 Democrat Delaware
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.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Carper's service:
- Chris Coons (DE) 2021–2025
Most Recent Voting History
Last 10 of 7,910 roll-call votes cast between 2001 and 2025 (roll-call records begin in 1989).
Yea
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.
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.
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.
Yea
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.)
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.)
Nay
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.)
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.)
Yea
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
Yea
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
Yea
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
Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).