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Rand Paul

U.S. Senator, Kentucky · Republican

Votes with the Republican majority on 88.2% of party-line votes
88.2%
705 of 799 party-line votes
Votes against that majority
94
119th Congress, through Sept. 30, 2026
Rank within party
3rd lowest of 54
Among Senate Republicans with 50+ party-line votes

Rand Paul (R-KY) voted with the Republican majority on 88.2% of the 799 party-line votes cast in the 119th Congress through Sept. 30, 2026, and against it 94 times. Among 54 Senate Republicans with at least 50 such votes, that is the 3rd-lowest score. Missed 41 of 915 roll calls (4.5%).

Source: Voteview roll-call data for the 119th Congress (through Sept. 30, 2026), files updated . A party-line vote is one where most voting Democrats opposed most voting Republicans. Voteview profile · Congress.gov

By party

AsPeriodParty-line scoreVotes with own partyWith DemocratsWith RepublicansRank
Republican Jan. 9, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026 88.2%705 of 799 11.8%88.2% 3rd-lowest of 54 Senate Republicans

Votes against the Republican majority

The 40 most recent of 94 party-line votes on which Rand Paul voted against the Republican majority.

DateMeasureVoteRecord
Sept. 29, 2026S.Res. 852
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
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Sept. 24, 2026H.Con.Res. 89
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution · Concurrent Resolution Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
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Aug. 7, 2026H.R. 5334
To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
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July 30, 2026S.J.Res. 181
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
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July 16, 2026PN 8518
Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
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June 23, 2026H.Con.Res. 86
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
June 16, 2026S.J.Res. 172
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
June 5, 2026S. 1318
A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.
On the Motion to Proceed · Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
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May 19, 2026S.J.Res. 185
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Agreed to
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
May 13, 2026S.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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
April 30, 2026S.J.Res. 184
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
April 28, 2026S.J.Res. 124
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Point of Order · Point of Order Well Taken
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
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April 23, 2026S.Con.Res. 33
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On the Concurrent Resolution · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
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April 22, 2026S.J.Res. 114
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
April 15, 2026S.J.Res. 123
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
March 24, 2026S.J.Res. 116
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
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March 23, 2026PN 858
Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security
On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
March 18, 2026S.J.Res. 118
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
March 4, 2026S.J.Res. 104
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Jan. 30, 2026H.R. 7148
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Jan. 29, 2026H.R. 7148
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Jan. 14, 2026S.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.
On the Point of Order · Point of Order Well Taken
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Jan. 8, 2026S.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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Agreed to
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Jan. 6, 2026PN 373
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Dec. 18, 2025PN 373
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Dec. 11, 2025S. 3386
A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Rejected
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 10, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 10, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 10, 2025H.R. 5371
In the nature of a substitute.
On the Amendment · Amendment Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 10, 2025H.R. 5371
In the nature of a substitute.
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 10, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On the Motion to Proceed · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 9, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 6, 2025S.J.Res. 90
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.
On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 5, 2025PN 2537
Caleb Orr, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Economic and Business Affairs)
On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 5, 2025PN 2537
Caleb Orr, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Economic and Business Affairs)
On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Nov. 4, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview
Oct. 30, 2025S.J.Res. 88
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Oct. 29, 2025S.J.Res. 77
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Oct. 28, 2025S.J.Res. 81
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
Yea
Republicans: Nay
Official record
Voteview
Oct. 28, 2025H.R. 5371
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
Republicans: Yea
Official record
Voteview

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