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Mike Lee
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Mike Lee

U.S. Senate · Utah (statewide)

OfficeU.S. SenateDistrictUtah (statewide)PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 3, 2029Next electionNov 2028Raised$2.26MServing since2011

At a glance

  • U.S. Senator since 2011; re-elected 2016 and 2022.
  • Won 2022 with 53.2% over Evan McMullin (Ind.).
  • Next election November 2028.
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OverallVery conservative
FiscalVery conservative
SocialVery conservative
Very liberalModerateVery conservative

Very conservative (libertarian-constitutionalist) — fiscal: very conservative (votes against bipartisan spending bills); social: very conservative.

Evidence behind this assessment
  1. Party-line share: 99.4% with GOP majority on party-unity votes; but 30 breaks with the Republican majority, almost all from the right (spending) (computed from 911 Senate roll calls).
  2. Key votes: Nay on FY26 appropriations H.R. 6938 (#11) and H.R. 7148 (#20) and the housing bill H.R. 6644 (#53); offered amendment to end wind/solar credits (rejected 21-79) (#360); Yea on H.R. 1, S. 2, nominations.
  3. Scores: DW-NOMINATE 0.891 (~96th percentile of Senate Republicans; among most conservative) (Voteview); Heritage Action 119th: 100% (Heritage Action); GovTrack 2024: 4th most conservative among long-serving senators (GovTrack). VoteSmart not retrieved.
  4. X posts (@SenMikeLee):
    • Hyde Amendment — post
    • SAVE Act — post
    • Citizen-based apportionment — post
    • Bipartisan permitting reform with Sens. Heinrich and Whitehouse — post
    • Personal account @BasedMikeLee bio: "Pass the SAVE America Act—now!"

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Votes & record

Sponsored legislation: 268 bills/resolutions sponsored in the 118th–119th Congresses; none enacted as of review (several on the Senate calendar) — congress.gov sponsored list.

Key votes (Senate roll calls):

Measure Lee Result Roll call
S. 5 Laken Riley Act Yea Passed 64-35 119-1 #7
Hegseth nomination (Defense) Yea Confirmed 50-50 (VP tiebreak) #15
R.F. Kennedy Jr. nomination (HHS) Yea Confirmed 52-48 #52
S.J.Res. 37 terminate tariff emergency Nay Passed 51-48 #160
S. 1582 GENIUS Act Yea Passed 68-30 #318
Lee amdt. S.Amdt. 2745 (terminate wind/solar credits) to H.R. 1 Yea Rejected 21-79 #360
H.R. 1 reconciliation Yea Passed 50-50 (VP tiebreak) #372
H.R. 4 rescissions Yea Passed 51-48 #411
S.J.Res. 88 terminate global tariff emergency Nay Passed 51-47 #600
H.R. 5371 FY2026 CR (ended shutdown) Yea Passed 60-40 #618
H.R. 6938 FY2026 appropriations Nay Passed 82-15 119-2 #11
H.R. 7148 FY2026 appropriations Nay Passed 71-29 #20
H.R. 6644 housing supply bill Nay Passed 89-10 #53
S. 2 reconciliation (2026) Yea Passed 52-47 #163
H.R. 6500 Russia sanctions Yea Passed 86-11 #224
H.R. 5334 FY2027 continuing appropriations Yea Passed 90-6 #228

Party-line voting (computed from 911 Senate roll calls, 119th Congress through mid-Sept 2026; senate.gov XML): 99.4% with the GOP majority on party-unity votes; 96.6% overall; 30 votes against the Republican majority (mostly spending/appropriations and the housing bill); missed 28.

Third-party ratings: Voteview DW-NOMINATE 0.891 (Voteview S119); Heritage Action 119th Congress 100% (Heritage Action scorecard); GovTrack 2024 report card: among the most conservative senators (GovTrack).

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Key roll calls on Ask topics (119th Congress, 2025–2026; added Oct 12, 2026)

Selected final-passage, concurrence and cloture votes on the ten Ask topics, from the official House Clerk / Senate roll-call records.

Date Bill Subject Question Vote Result Topics Source
September 28, 2026 S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate aWhat it does: Official summary: This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 Yea Bill Passed (77-22) (77-22) education roll call
September 24, 2026 S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate aWhat it does: Official summary: This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. This vote decided whether to end debate and move to a final vote. A Yea vote supported ending debate. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 Yea Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25, 3/5 majority required) (74-25) education roll call
September 17, 2026 S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate aWhat it does: Official summary: This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (77-22) (77-22) education roll call
September 15, 2026 S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate aWhat it does: Official summary: This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-24, 3/5 majority required) (74-24) education roll call
August 8, 2026 H.R. 6500 An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. H.R. 6500, as amendedWhat it does: Would extend duty-free access to the U.S. market for 32 eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa through December 31, 2028. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 Yea Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required) (90-6) taxes roll call
August 5, 2026 S.J.Res. 187 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental ProtectionWhat it does: Official summary: 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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and… This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50) (48-50) environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
July 14, 2026 S. 4784 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defenWhat it does: Would set policies and authorize actions for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy for FY2027. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-46, 3/5 majority required) (50-46) environment / Great Salt Lake, taxes roll call
June 24, 2026 S.J.Res. 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of EducationWhat it does: Official summary: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52) (45-52) education roll call
June 18, 2026 H.R. 6644 A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the SenWhat it does: Official summary: This bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities. This vote decided whether to end debate and move to a final vote. A Yea vote supported ending debate. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required) (84-8) growth / housing roll call
June 16, 2026 H.R. 6644 A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. Motion to Proceed to House Message to Accompany H.R. 6644What it does: Official summary: This bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 Nay Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8) (87-8) growth / housing roll call
June 16, 2026 S.J.Res. 190 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for ImmWhat it does: Official summary: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48) (46-48) immigration roll call
June 5, 2026 S. 2 An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. S. 2, As AmendedWhat it does: Would provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security through FY2029. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill S. 2 Yea Bill Passed (52-47) (52-47) taxes roll call
June 3, 2026 S. 2 An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. Motion to Proceed to S. 2What it does: Would provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security through FY2029. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed S. 2 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) (53-46) taxes roll call
June 3, 2026 S.J.Res. 188 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental ProtectionWhat it does: Official summary: 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and… This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 188 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-53) (46-53) environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
April 29, 2026 S.J.Res. 99 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and ImmigraWhat it does: Official summary: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization… This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50) (47-50) immigration roll call
April 29, 2026 S.J.Res. 139 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental ProtectionWhat it does: Official summary: 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 Disapproval. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. official title (congress.gov; no CRS summary yet) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139 Nay Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52) (46-52) environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
April 23, 2026 S.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 budgetaryWhat it does: Official summary: This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2027-FY2035, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. This vote decided whether to accept the other chamber's version. A Yea vote supported accepting it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 33 Yea Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48) (50-48) taxes roll call
April 21, 2026 S.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 budgetaryWhat it does: Official summary: This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2027-FY2035, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 33 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) (52-46) taxes roll call
April 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 140 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land ManagemenWhat it does: Would remove protections on 225,504 acres of Minnesota land for mineral and geothermal leasing. A Yea vote supported adopting it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140 Yea Joint Resolution Passed (50-49) (50-49) environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
April 15, 2026 H.J.Res. 140 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land ManagemenWhat it does: Would remove protections on 225,504 acres of Minnesota land for mineral and geothermal leasing. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 140 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49) (51-49) environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
March 12, 2026 H.R. 6644 A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. H.R. 6644, as amendedWhat it does: Official summary: This bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644 Nay Bill Passed (89-10) (89-10) growth / housing roll call
March 2, 2026 H.R. 6644 A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6644What it does: Official summary: This bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 Nay Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) (84-6) growth / housing roll call
January 27, 2026 S. 3627 A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and forWhat it does: Official summary: This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for pregnant students to carry a baby to term or… This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3627 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required) (47-45) abortion, education roll call
May 21, 2025 S.J.Res. 55 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway TrafficWhat it does: Would nullify two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for hydrogen vehicles issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A Yea vote supported adopting it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55 Yea Joint Resolution Passed (51-46) (51-46) growth / housing roll call
May 21, 2025 S.J.Res. 55 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway TrafficWhat it does: Would nullify two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for hydrogen vehicles issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 55 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) (53-46) growth / housing roll call
April 10, 2025 H.J.Res. 20 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relWhat it does: Would nullify the rule setting new energy standards for gas-fired water heaters. A Yea vote supported adopting it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20 Yea Joint Resolution Passed (53-44) (53-44) water, environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
April 9, 2025 H.J.Res. 20 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relWhat it does: Would nullify the rule setting new energy standards for gas-fired water heaters. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 20 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42) (52-42) water, environment / Great Salt Lake roll call
March 14, 2025 S. 331 A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. S. 331, as amendedWhat it does: Official summary: This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill S. 331 Yea Bill Passed (84-16) (84-16) public safety / policing roll call
March 13, 2025 S. 331 A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. Motion to Invoke Cloture: SWhat it does: Official summary: This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This vote decided whether to end debate and move to a final vote. A Yea vote supported ending debate. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Cloture Motion S. 331 Yea Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) (84-15) public safety / policing roll call
March 6, 2025 S. 331 A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. Motion to Invoke Cloture: MWhat it does: Official summary: This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 331 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required) (82-12) public safety / policing roll call
March 3, 2025 S. 9 A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based soleWhat it does: Official summary: This bill generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 9 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) (51-45) LGBTQ / transgender, education roll call
January 28, 2025 H.R. 23 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected perWhat it does: Official summary: This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 23 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) (54-45) public safety / policing roll call
January 22, 2025 S. 6 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child wWhat it does: Would require health care practitioners present at an abortion or attempted abortion to give a child born alive the same care as any other child born alive at the same gestational age. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 6 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52-47) abortion roll call
January 20, 2025 S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.What it does: Official summary: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. A Yea vote supported passing it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Passage of the Bill S. 5 Yea Bill Passed (64-35) (64-35) immigration roll call
January 17, 2025 S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.What it does: Official summary: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. This vote decided whether to end debate and move to a final vote. A Yea vote supported ending debate. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Cloture Motion S. 5 Yea Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required) (61-35) immigration roll call
January 13, 2025 S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.What it does: Official summary: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. This vote decided whether the Senate would take up the measure. A Yea vote supported taking it up. CRS summary (congress.gov) On the Motion to Proceed S. 5 Yea Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10) (82-10) immigration roll call
January 9, 2025 S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.What it does: Official summary: This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. This vote decided whether to end debate on taking up the measure. A Yea vote supported moving ahead to it. CRS summary (congress.gov) On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5 Yea Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required) (84-9) immigration roll call
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Campaign finance

Candidate S0UT00165; principal committee C00473827 (Friends of Mike Lee) — FEC candidate page, committee.

Period Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Individual PAC/other cmte
2025–26 two-year period (latest reports) $2,255,168.97 $2,422,941.82 $740,995.04 $1,878,780.37 $229,974.61
2028-election cycle to date (2023–) $7,393,642.17 — — — —
2021–22 two-year period $10,885,232.67 — — — —
  • Industry categories (OpenSecrets) not retrievable during review (timeout).
Disclosures
  • Annual Financial Disclosure and Periodic Transaction Reports: Senate Office of Public Records, efdsearch.senate.gov (public; requires accepting terms in a browser). Contents not summarized here.
Election history
Year Result Source
2022 Lee (R) 571,974 (53.15%) def. Evan McMullin (Ind.) 459,958 (42.74%) Ballotpedia; vote.utah.gov
2016, 2010 Won Ballotpedia
Lobbying & ethics
  • LD-203 lobbyist contribution reports naming Sen. Lee as honoree: LDA database (lda.gov) returned HTTP 503 during review; OpenSecrets unavailable — not retrieved.
  • No public Senate Select Committee on Ethics letter of admonition or sanction concerning Sen. Lee found — Senate Ethics public actions.
Office & term
Item Detail Source
Office U.S. Senator from Utah — verified current (119th Congress) congress.gov member page; senate.gov
Party Republican congress.gov
Serving since Jan 3, 2011 (re-elected 2016, 2022) bioguide L000577
Current term Ends Jan 3, 2029 senate.gov Class III
Next election November 2028 same
Stated affiliation
Item Detail Source
Party / ballot label Republican (2022 ballot) Ballotpedia
Self-description Official messaging emphasizes constitutional limits on federal power, the SAVE Act, Hyde Amendment, and citizen-based apportionment; also promotes bipartisan permitting reform. X: SAVE Act; X: Hyde; X: apportionment; X: permitting
Caucus memberships Senate Republican Conference; Senate Steering Committee (conservative caucus) membership is widely reported (verify on an official roster). congress.gov
Accounts Official @SenMikeLee; separate personal account @BasedMikeLee X
Contact (official)
  • 363 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 · (202) 224-5444 — lee.senate.gov
  • Utah state offices and web contact form: lee.senate.gov
Known gaps

Gaps

  • Financial Disclosure contents (efdsearch.senate.gov; public, not FOIA — Congress is exempt from FOIA).
  • OpenSecrets industry/lobbyist data; LD-203 honoree records.
  • Steering Committee membership from secondary sources only.
About this office: U.S. Senator

One of Utah's two full-time U.S. Senators, elected statewide to six-year terms: writes and votes on federal laws and spending, confirms federal judges and cabinet officials, and approves treaties.

Role
Member of the U.S. Senate, six-year term, statewide
Hours
Full-time
Pay
$174,000
Typical week
Votes, committee hearings and confirmation work in Washington during session weeks; state work periods in Utah

Responsibilities and powers

  • Shares legislative power with the House; gives "advice and consent" on treaties (two-thirds vote) and on nominations of judges, ambassadors and officers; tries impeachments (U.S. Constitution Art. I, Sec. 3; Art. II, Sec. 2).
  • Six-year terms, staggered so that one-third of the Senate is elected every two years (Art. I, Sec. 3). Utah's senators are Mike Lee and John Curtis.

A typical week [INFERRED from the Senate calendar and office structure]

  • Committee hearings, floor votes and confirmation votes in Washington during session weeks; meetings with Utah officials, businesses and groups; state work periods with travel across Utah; casework handled by state offices.

Time commitment

  • Full-time [INFERRED].

Staff and budget

  • Each senator's office account (SOPOEA) for FY2026 ranges from $4.30 million to $6.62 million (average $4.66M), scaled by state population and distance from Washington. The Senate does not set a staff-number limit like the House's [INFERRED] (CRS RL30064).

Pay

  • $174,000 a year; Senate party leaders $193,400. Same benefits as House members (CRS 97-1011).

Sources

  • U.S. Constitution Art. I, Sec. 3; Art. II, Sec. 2
  • CRS 97-1011; CRS RL30064

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