Jack Reed — U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
Jack Reed is a Democrat Senator representing Rhode Island, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1949-11-12 |
| Bioguide ID | R000122 |
Election & Term History
Jack Reed has held 8 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1991.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for RI-2 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for RI-2 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for RI-2 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Rhode Island | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Rhode Island | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Rhode Island | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Rhode Island | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Rhode Island | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Jack Reed has cast 877 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Jack Reed is more liberal than 55% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.36 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 55% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 877 |
| Votes with own party | 94.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 8 of 890 (0.9%) |
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 Jack Reed in?
Jack Reed is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Rhode Island.
How long has Jack Reed served in Congress?
Jack Reed's first term on record began in 1991, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Jack Reed served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Jack Reed'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 Jack Reed's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Jack Reed is more liberal than 55% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 877 recorded votes.
How often does Jack Reed vote with their own party?
Jack Reed has voted with the majority of their own party on 94.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 8 of 890 recorded votes (0.9%).