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Pete Ricketts

R U.S. Senate
State
NE
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
3 years, 2 months
18
Recorded Votes
7
Became Law
48
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives

Pete Ricketts is an Independent Senator from NE serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 48 bills. Up for re-election November 2026.

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