Mitch McConnell — U.S. Senator from Kentucky
Mitch McConnell is a Republican Senator representing Kentucky, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Kentucky |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1942-02-20 |
| Bioguide ID | M000355 |
Election & Term History
Mitch McConnell has held 7 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1985.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-03 – 1991-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 1991-01-03 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 1997-01-07 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2003-01-07 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2009-01-06 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Mitch McConnell has cast 752 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Mitch McConnell is more liberal than 84% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.402 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 84% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 752 |
| Votes with own party | 96.6% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 133 of 890 (14.9%) |
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 Mitch McConnell in?
Mitch McConnell is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
How long has Mitch McConnell served in Congress?
Mitch McConnell's first term on record began in 1985, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Mitch McConnell's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Mitch McConnell is more liberal than 84% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 752 recorded votes.
How often does Mitch McConnell vote with their own party?
Mitch McConnell has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.6% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 133 of 890 recorded votes (14.9%).