Rand Paul — U.S. Senator from Kentucky
Rand Paul is a Republican Senator representing Kentucky, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Kentucky |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1963-01-07 |
| Bioguide ID | P000603 |
Election & Term History
Rand Paul has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2011.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Kentucky | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Rand Paul has cast 841 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Rand Paul is more conservative than 95% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.878 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 95% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 841 |
| Votes with own party | 84.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 41 of 890 (4.6%) |
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 Rand Paul in?
Rand Paul is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
How long has Rand Paul served in Congress?
Rand Paul's first term on record began in 2011, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does Rand Paul's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Rand Paul is more conservative than 95% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 841 recorded votes.
How often does Rand Paul vote with their own party?
Rand Paul has voted with the majority of their own party on 84.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 41 of 890 recorded votes (4.6%).