Steve Daines — U.S. Senator from Montana
Steve Daines is a Republican Senator representing Montana, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Montana |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1962-08-20 |
| Bioguide ID | D000618 |
Election & Term History
Steve Daines has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2013.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MT-At-Large | Republican |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Montana | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Montana | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Steve Daines has cast 860 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Steve Daines is more conservative than 57% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.588 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 57% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 860 |
| Votes with own party | 99.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 25 of 890 (2.8%) |
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 Steve Daines in?
Steve Daines is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Montana.
How long has Steve Daines served in Congress?
Steve Daines's first term on record began in 2013, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Steve Daines served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Steve Daines'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 Steve Daines's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Steve Daines is more conservative than 57% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 860 recorded votes.
How often does Steve Daines vote with their own party?
Steve Daines has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 25 of 890 recorded votes (2.8%).