Eric Schmitt — U.S. Senator from Missouri
Eric Schmitt is a Republican Senator representing Missouri, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Missouri |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1975-06-20 |
| Bioguide ID | S001227 |
Election & Term History
Eric Schmitt has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Missouri | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Eric Schmitt has cast 875 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Eric Schmitt is more conservative than 96% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.884 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 96% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 875 |
| Votes with own party | 99.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 10 of 890 (1.1%) |
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 Eric Schmitt in?
Eric Schmitt is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Missouri.
How long has Eric Schmitt served in Congress?
Eric Schmitt's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does Eric Schmitt's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Eric Schmitt is more conservative than 96% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 875 recorded votes.
How often does Eric Schmitt vote with their own party?
Eric Schmitt has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 10 of 890 recorded votes (1.1%).