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John Kennedy

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The saved record holds 155 recorded votes by John Kennedy, from 2017 to 2026.

127 Yes · 27 No · 1 Did not vote
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115th Congress, 2017 and 2018

RRepublicanSenate · Louisiana · January 3, 2017 to January 3, 2023

38 Yes · 6 No on 44 laws of this Congress.

Public Law 115-391 · Senate vote on December 18, 2018First Step Act of 2018
No
Public Law 115-334 · Senate vote on December 11, 2018Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
No
Public Law 115-282 · Senate vote on November 14, 2018Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
Yes
Public Law 115-270 · Senate vote on October 10, 2018America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
Yes
Public Law 115-254 · Senate vote on October 3, 2018FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Yes
Public Law 115-271 · Senate vote on October 3, 2018SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Yes
Public Law 115-263 · Senate vote on September 17, 2018Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act
Yes
Public Law 115-232 · Senate vote on August 1, 2018John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Yes
Public Law 115-225 · Senate vote on July 31, 2018National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
Yes
Public Law 115-182 · Senate vote on May 23, 2018VA MISSION Act of 2018
Yes
S.J.Res. 57 · Senate vote on April 18, 2018Public Law 115-172
Yes
Public Law 115-141 · Senate vote on March 23, 2018Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
No
Public Law 115-164 · Senate vote on March 21, 2018Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017
Yes
Public Law 115-174 · Senate vote on March 14, 2018Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Yes
Public Law 115-123 · Senate vote on February 9, 2018Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
No
H.R. 195 · Senate vote on January 22, 2018Public Law 115-120
Yes
Public Law 115-118 · Senate vote on January 18, 2018FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017
Yes
H.R. 1370 · Senate vote on December 21, 2017Public Law 115-96
Yes
H.J.Res. 123 · Senate vote on December 7, 2017Public Law 115-90
Yes
H.R. 1 · Senate vote on December 2, 2017Public Law 115-97
Yes
Yes
H.J.Res. 111 · Senate vote on October 24, 2017Public Law 115-74
No
Public Law 115-52 · Senate vote on August 3, 2017FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Yes
Public Law 115-44 · Senate vote on July 27, 2017Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
Yes
Public Law 115-31 · Senate vote on May 4, 2017Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
No
H.J.Res. 66 · Senate vote on May 3, 2017Public Law 115-35
Yes
H.J.Res. 43 · Senate vote on March 30, 2017Public Law 115-23
Yes
H.J.Res. 67 · Senate vote on March 30, 2017Public Law 115-24
Yes
S.J.Res. 34 · Senate vote on March 23, 2017Public Law 115-22
Yes
H.J.Res. 83 · Senate vote on March 22, 2017Public Law 115-21
Yes
H.J.Res. 69 · Senate vote on March 21, 2017Public Law 115-20
Yes
H.J.Res. 42 · Senate vote on March 14, 2017Public Law 115-17
Yes
H.J.Res. 57 · Senate vote on March 9, 2017Public Law 115-13
Yes
H.J.Res. 58 · Senate vote on March 8, 2017Public Law 115-14
Yes
H.J.Res. 44 · Senate vote on March 7, 2017Public Law 115-12
Yes
H.J.Res. 37 · Senate vote on March 6, 2017Public Law 115-11
Yes
H.J.Res. 40 · Senate vote on February 15, 2017Public Law 115-8
Yes
H.J.Res. 41 · Senate vote on February 3, 2017Public Law 115-4
Yes
H.J.Res. 38 · Senate vote on February 2, 2017Public Law 115-5
Yes
Public Law 115-3 · Senate vote on January 17, 2017GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017
Yes
S. 84 · Senate vote on January 12, 2017Public Law 115-2
Yes

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  1. Public Law 119-90May 13, 2026

    President Trump signs Kennedy, Daines, colleagues’ bill to protect Louisiana hydropower plants

    “Our Nation needs more energy, and I am pleased President Trump has signed into law S.1020, the Senate companion of my ‘Build More Hydro’ bill in the House. This allows hydroelectric dams with their FERC license additional time to commence construction, eventually adding over 2.5 GW of reliable, clean, baseload power.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 14a2d9203e481a58

  2. U.S. House of Representatives passes Kennedy bill to reform outdated Foundation of the Federal Bar Association charter

    “The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association is very grateful that the House of Representatives has now approved S. 616, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator John Kennedy that would modify the Foundation’s Congressional Charter for the first time since 1954 and help improve our efficiency in operating this nonprofit institution dedicated to civic education. Thanks to Sen. Kennedy and”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8781019850ec8221

Member-requested spending

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Congress printed 49 spending items this member requested, $199,263,993 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.

Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.

RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
City of BakerPublic Law 119-37City of Baker Satellite Fire StationRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramLA$863,000
Franklin Medical CenterPublic Law 119-37Northeast Louisiana Infusion CenterRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramLA$1,125,000
CIty of ZacharyPublic Law 119-37Fire Station in Zachary, LouisianaRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramLA$1,050,000
St. Bernard Parish GovernmentPublic Law 119-37Fire Station St. Bernard ParishRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramLA$4,000,000
Rotational Unit Billeting Area (INC)Public Law 119-37Rotational Unit Billeting Area (INC)ArmyNone printed$30,000,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e LA City of Kenner Wastewater Tr StabilizationImprovement PEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$7,000,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e LA Monroe Sewer L RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$4,000,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e LA North Lake Cha RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,500,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e LA St. Bernard Pa Culvert Drain ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
Northwestern State UniversityPublic Law 119-74Innovation Park Equipment Expansion (IPEX) ProjectDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$1,800,000
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RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
University of Louisiana Lafayette, Ragin Cajun Facilities Inc.Public Law 119-74Semiconductor Technology CenterDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$5,000,000
Louisiana State UniversityPublic Law 119-74Electronic Microscopy SightDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$2,500,000
Health Sciences CenterPublic Law 119-74Medical Education Building Laboratory Research EquipmentDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$7,500,000
Tangipahoa Parish GovernmentPublic Law 119-74Emergency Operations Mobile Command CenterDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$2,194,993
Jefferson Parish Coroner's OfficePublic Law 119-74Advanced Forensic Center Equipment ProjectDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$1,395,000
University of Louisiana MonroePublic Law 119-74Drug Quality Control LaboratoryDOJ · OJP--ByrneNone printed$825,000
West Monroe Police DepartmentPublic Law 119-74Police Department Safety EquipmentDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$794,000
City of Ruston Police DepartmentPublic Law 119-74Real Time Intelligence Crime CenterDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$1,500,000
Louisiana Bureau of InvestigationPublic Law 119-74Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force TechnologyDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$675,000
Centenary CollegePublic Law 119-75for facilities and equipment for construction and renovation for the Centenary College School of Health SciencesHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$10,000,000
Jackson Parish HospitalPublic Law 119-75for facilities and equipment for construction of a rural health clinicHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$4,000,000
LSU Health Sciences Center New OrleansPublic Law 119-75for acquisition of laboratory research equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$4,500,000
Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterPublic Law 119-75for facilities and equipment to acquire and install PET scanner and CT machineHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$4,035,000
Ochsner LSU Health--Monroe Medical CenterPublic Law 119-75for acquisition of equipment for the labor and delivery department, neonatal intensive care unit department, and pre- and post-partum care departmentHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$1,010,000
St. Tammany Health SystemPublic Law 119-75for acquisition of nursing and allied health simulation equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$1,050,000
University of Louisiana at MonroePublic Law 119-75for equipment for acquisition of Mobile Dental Hygiene Unit and dental equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$905,000
University of Louisiana LafayettePublic Law 119-75for acquisition of laboratory research equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services AdministrationLA$2,500,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, LA, funding to increase staffing and services for youth programsPublic Law 119-75Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, LA, funding to increase staffing and services for youth programsHHS · Administration for Children and FamiliesNone printed$1,000,000
Houma-Terrebonne Airport CommissionPublic Law 119-75West Ramp Rehabilitation Project Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for AirportsLA$1,000,000
Chennault International Airport (CWF)Public Law 119-75Hangar and Apron Development ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for AirportsLA$1,700,000
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA)Public Law 119-75East Side DevelopmentDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for AirportsLA$6,600,000
LAPublic Law 119-75LA 47: Hayne Blvd. ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$2,550,000
LAPublic Law 119-75Ascension Parish Airline Highway Raising ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$6,000,000
LAPublic Law 119-75US 190 Widening ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$5,000,000
LAPublic Law 119-75Tangipahoa Parish Airport Road and Highway 3158 Roundabout ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$5,000,000
LAPublic Law 119-75Millhaven Interchange Mega-ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$7,000,000
LAPublic Law 119-75Topsy Bel Road Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$3,000,000
LAPublic Law 119-75St. Bernard Transportation CorridorDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsLA$10,000,000
Jefferson ParishPublic Law 119-75Westbank Rail Alignment ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety ImprovementsLA$8,000,000
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal DistrictPublic Law 119-75Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Port Infrastructure Development ProgramLA$5,000,000
England AirparkPublic Law 119-75Aviation Career and Education (ACE) Initiative Building ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$4,500,000
Lafayette Consolidated GovernmentPublic Law 119-75Lafayette Emergency Operations CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$5,000,000
City of MonroePublic Law 119-75City-Wide Storm Drainage & Sanitary Sewer ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$2,200,000
City of AbbevillePublic Law 119-75Riverfront RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$4,500,000
Lincoln Parish Police JuryPublic Law 119-75Rough Edge Road InterchangeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$7,000,000
Terrebonne Churches United Food BankPublic Law 119-75Food Bank ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$2,500,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and AcadianaPublic Law 119-75Second Harvest Food BankDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundLA$2,000,000
Ouachita Parish Police JuryPublic Law 119-86Ouachita Parish I-20 South Frontage Road Drainage ImprovementsFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDMLA$6,000,000
Town of Lake ArthurPublic Law 119-86Town of Lake Arthur Pump StationFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDMLA$900,000

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