Mitch McConnell
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, McConnell has a recorded vote on 38 laws that passed.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 38 came to a recorded vote in the Senate while McConnell is a member. The rest passed the Senate by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
McConnell votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cancelled about $9 billion in approved spending; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; and the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law.
On funding the government, McConnell votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the Senate in that time. McConnell votes to cancel 21 and against cancelling 0, and did not vote on 3. The rules McConnell votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (6), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (3), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
McConnell votes the same way as most Senate Republicans on all 32 of these Yes and No votes.
McConnell did not vote on the Russia and Iran sanctions law; the September 2026 funding extension; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; the law that cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules; the law that cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development; and the law that cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Votes on laws that passed
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
The annual defense policy law.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
No saved press release from this member names a law or an executive order.
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 48 spending items this member requested, $591,570,000 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.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Public Law 119-37 | University of Kentucky/ United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Services Forage-Animal Production Research UnitAgricultural Research Service · Buildings and Facilities | KY | $10,000,000 |
| Ohio County Hospital | Public Law 119-37 | Ohio County Healthcare Hospital Infrastructure Improvement ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KY | $1,350,000 |
| Military Container Production Facility: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Military Container Production Facility: DesignArmy | None printed | $27,000,000 |
| Air Traffic Control Tower | Public Law 119-37 | Air Traffic Control TowerArmy | None printed | $45,000,000 |
| Modernized Hangar: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Modernized Hangar: DesignArmy | None printed | $11,000,000 |
| Aviation Support Facility (INC) | Public Law 119-37 | Aviation Support Facility (INC)Army Reserve | None printed | $50,000,000 |
| Emergency Services Railroad Overpass: Minor Construction | Public Law 119-37 | Emergency Services Railroad Overpass: Minor ConstructionArmy | None printed | $8,000,000 |
| Warrior Dining Facility: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Warrior Dining Facility: DesignArmy | None printed | $4,500,000 |
| Readiness Center: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Readiness Center: DesignArmy National Guard | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| University of Louisville | Public Law 119-74 | Center for BioscienceDOC · NIST Construc tion | None printed | $70,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Public Law 119-74 | Healthy Kentucky Research BuildingDOC · NIST Construc tion | None printed | $35,000,000 |
| City of Madisonville | Public Law 119-74 | Cybercrime Training Facility EquipmentDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $2,500,000 |
| Warren County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-74 | Law Enforcement Technology and EquipmentDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $352,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e KY Martin County Treatment Pla RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $4,800,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KY City of Albany Treatment PlaEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $7,334,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KY Edmonson Count District for Plant ModerniEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $9,256,000 |
| ice Construction | Public Law 119-74 | KY Green River Na Refuge for Vi ImprovementFish and Wi · ldlife Serv | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| Capital Improvement an Maintenance | Public Law 119-74 | d KY Capital Improv Maintenance a the Lakes Nat Recreation ArForest Serv · ice | None printed | $7,450,000 |
| University of Louisville | Public Law 119-74 | Center for BioscienceDOC · NIST Construction | None printed | $70,000,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Public Law 119-74 | Healthy Kentucky Research BuildingDOC · NIST Construction | None printed | $35,000,000 |
| City of Madisonville | Public Law 119-74 | Cybercrime Training Facility EquipmentDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $2,500,000 |
| Warren County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-74 | Law Enforcement Technology and EquipmentDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $352,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Public Law 119-75 | for equipment for a pediatric skilled nursing facilityHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $1,000,000 |
| Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for construction of autism treatment facilityHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $1,500,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Public Law 119-75 | for acquisition of laboratory research equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $15,000,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for construction of biomedical research facilityHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $15,000,000 |
| University of Louisville | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for construction and renovation of laboratory space and to purchase imaging systemsHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $12,500,000 |
| University of Louisville | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to acquire and install DNA sequencing systems and protein analysis systemsHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $9,326,000 |
| University of Louisville | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to acquire and install research computer systems and biobank equipment and softwareHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | KY | $8,000,000 |
| Life Learning Center | Public Law 119-75 | for programming, technology, and equipment for the Life Learning CenterHHS · Administration for Children and Families | KY | $2,700,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Public Law 119-75 | to support mental health care educationED · Higher Education | KY | $3,000,000 |
| Madisonville Community College | Public Law 119-75 | for the purchase of aviation equipmentED · Higher Education | KY | $2,000,000 |
| Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX) | Public Law 119-75 | Runway Reconfiguration StudyDepartment of Transportation · Transportation Planning, Research, and Development | KY | $250,000 |
| Kenton County Airport Board | Public Law 119-75 | Concourse A Apron Rehabilitation at CVG AirportDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $2,000,000 |
| Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) | Public Law 119-75 | Taxiway ReconstructionDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $7,500,000 |
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) | Public Law 119-75 | Federal Inspection Service FacilityDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $9,600,000 |
| Blue Grass Airport (LEX) | Public Law 119-75 | Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Enabling ProjectsDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $5,400,000 |
| Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX) | Public Law 119-75 | Runway ReconfigurationDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $9,000,000 |
| Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) | Public Law 119-75 | Airfield Lighting RehabilitationDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | KY | $3,100,000 |
| KY | Public Law 119-75 | Belvedere Redevelopment ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | KY | $250,000 |
| KY | Public Law 119-75 | I-69 Ohio River CrossingDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | KY | $10,000,000 |
| KY | Public Law 119-75 | Hal Rogers Parkway ImprovementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | KY | $20,000,000 |
| Owensboro Family YMCA | Public Law 119-75 | Owensboro and Daviess County Community Childcare CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $6,600,000 |
| McCreary County Heritage Foundation | Public Law 119-75 | Historic Stearns RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $11,000,000 |
| Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Barnesburg Road Bridge ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $1,450,000 |
| Barren County | Public Law 119-75 | Cave City Area Agriculture Exposition CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $20,000,000 |
| City of Covington | Public Law 119-75 | Riverfront Podium and Land Bridge InfrastructureDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $4,500,000 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government | Public Law 119-75 | Belvedere TransformationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $7,000,000 |
4 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Online ads
No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.
Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, McConnell's campaign reports receiving $217,446.91 and reports spending $969,119.37, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number S2KY00012as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S2KY00012as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $217,446.91 | $1,203,839.87 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $969,119.37 | $1,078,988.86 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $7,341,791.94 | $8,093,464.40 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number S2KY00012as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S2KY00012as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $17,200.82 | $670,521.85 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $1,453.00 | $48,993.69 |
| Other political committees | $15,000.00 | $265,112.37 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- MCCONNELL FOR THE MAJORITY Joint fundraising committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00548651
- MCCONNELL SENATE COMMITTEE Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00193342
- BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00235655
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Where this comes from
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