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Steve Daines

Republican U.S. Senate
State
Montana
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
11 years, 6 months
25
Recorded Votes
21
Became Law
64
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2020 (55.0%, +10.0pt) Terms served: 2 Term length: 6 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Daines has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Economy & Taxes, Health Care and Environment & Energy.

  • Economy & Taxes 10 actions
  • Health Care 8 actions
  • Environment & Energy 7 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-s1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. Became law
  2. Sponsored 119-sres787 — A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. 17 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-sres726 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". 22 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-s3940 — Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act 43 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-sres816 — A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States' growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4271-4272)

  2. 2026-07-21
    Introduced 119-s5048 — Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. 2026-07-15
    Introduced 119-s4992 — A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Steve Daines is a Republican Senator from Montana serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 25 recorded votes, seen 21 measures become law, and sponsored 64 bills. They won their 2020 election with 55.0% of the vote, a 10.0-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

25 Votes 21 Laws 64 Bills Sponsored 55.0% 2020 Win 2 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-s254 2025-01-24 Senate

ARTIST Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Yea
119-s1003 2025-03-12 Senate

Lulu’s Law

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Yea
119-s2503 2025-07-29 Senate

ROTOR Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Committee Nay

Montana Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Montana. View full Montana delegation

Tim Sheehy
Tim Sheehy U.S. Senate Republican
Ryan K. Zinke
Ryan K. Zinke U.S. House • Montana U.S. House Montana District 1 Republican
Troy Downing
Troy Downing U.S. House • Montana U.S. House Montana District 2 Republican

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Steve Daines win their last election?

Steve Daines won the 2020 general election with 55.0% of the vote (333,174 votes), winning by a margin of 10.0 points against 1 opponent.

When is Steve Daines up for re-election?

Steve Daines is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Steve Daines's current election status?

Steve Daines's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Steve Daines raised?

According to FEC filings, Steve Daines has raised $4,709,051 in campaign funds, spent $2,192,227, and has $4,275,067 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.