Cynthia M. Lummis — U.S. Senator from Wyoming
Cynthia M. Lummis is a Republican Senator representing Wyoming, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Wyoming |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1954-09-10 |
| Bioguide ID | L000571 |
Election & Term History
Cynthia M. Lummis has held 5 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2009.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for WY-At-Large | Republican |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for WY-At-Large | Republican |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for WY-At-Large | Republican |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for WY-At-Large | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Wyoming | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Cynthia M. Lummis has cast 855 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Cynthia M. Lummis is more conservative than 84% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.683 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 84% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 855 |
| Votes with own party | 98.5% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 30 of 890 (3.4%) |
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 Cynthia M. Lummis in?
Cynthia M. Lummis is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Wyoming.
How long has Cynthia M. Lummis served in Congress?
Cynthia M. Lummis's first term on record began in 2009, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Cynthia M. Lummis served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Cynthia M. Lummis'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 Cynthia M. Lummis's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Cynthia M. Lummis is more conservative than 84% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 855 recorded votes.
How often does Cynthia M. Lummis vote with their own party?
Cynthia M. Lummis has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.5% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 30 of 890 recorded votes (3.4%).