Mike Crapo — U.S. Senator from Idaho
Mike Crapo is a Republican Senator representing Idaho, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Idaho |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1951-05-20 |
| Bioguide ID | C000880 |
Election & Term History
Mike Crapo has held 8 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1993.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 1999-01-06 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Idaho | Republican |
| 2005-01-04 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Idaho | Republican |
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Idaho | Republican |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Idaho | Republican |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Idaho | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Mike Crapo has cast 874 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Mike Crapo is more liberal than 59% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.505 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 59% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 874 |
| Votes with own party | 99.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 11 of 890 (1.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Mike Crapo in?
Mike Crapo is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Idaho.
How long has Mike Crapo served in Congress?
Mike Crapo's first term on record began in 1993, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Has Mike Crapo served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Mike Crapo's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Mike Crapo's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Mike Crapo is more liberal than 59% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 874 recorded votes.
How often does Mike Crapo vote with their own party?
Mike Crapo has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 11 of 890 recorded votes (1.2%).