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Person

Mark Kelly

American politician, astronaut, and naval officer (born 1964)

Also known as Mark E. Kelly, Mark Edward Kelly

0 members

Party

Democrat

Chamber

Senate

State

In office since

2020

Next election

2028

Votes recorded

868

Stated positions

7 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

AbortionSupports abortion rights and opposes restrictions on women's access to health care; has called for eliminating the filibuster to protect abortion rights.1 ref ▾

Mark Kelly on the Issues ↗

Budget & Economy / Cost of LivingSupports lowering costs for families through addressing supply chain issues, suspending the federal gas tax, and pushing back on corporate price gouging.2 refs ▾

Foreign PolicySupports de-escalation and a negotiated approach in the Israel-Iran conflict, expressing agreement with calls for all sides to stand down.1 ref ▾

Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026 - CBS News ↗

Health Care / COVID ReliefSupported federal COVID relief packages, including a $900 billion relief bill and the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, and backed lowering prescription drug prices for seniors.2 refs ▾

ImmigrationSupports bipartisan immigration reform combining enforcement of laws with work permits and legal status for long-term immigrants, and a permanent legislative fix for Dreamers.3 refs ▾

Jobs & ManufacturingSupports domestic microchip manufacturing legislation and infrastructure investment to create jobs, including for workers without four-year degrees.2 refs ▾

TaxationSupports ending tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations while cutting taxes for working families.3 refs ▾

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide K000377

Total votes

868

Missed

48 (5.5%)

Committees

❌ NayAntonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaPN9995 · 2026-07-23

On the NominationResult: Nomination ConfirmedRoll call ↗

❌ NayDaniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth CircuitPN9996 · 2026-07-23

On the NominationResult: Nomination ConfirmedRoll call ↗

✅ YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 88 · Mostly consistent

🔴 significantSJRES103vs. stated position on Abortion ▾

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Voted Yea on 2026-03-25 — see the roll call ↗

Committee assignments

🏛️ Senate Committee on Armed Services🏛️ Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works🏛️ Joint Economic Committee🏛️ Senate Select Committee on Intelligence🏛️ Senate Special Committee on Aging

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.

Party

Democrat

Chamber

Senate

State

In office since

2020

Next election

2028

Votes recorded

868

Stated positions

7 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

AbortionSupports abortion rights and opposes restrictions on women's access to health care; has called for eliminating the filibuster to protect abortion rights.1 ref ▾

Mark Kelly on the Issues ↗

Budget & Economy / Cost of LivingSupports lowering costs for families through addressing supply chain issues, suspending the federal gas tax, and pushing back on corporate price gouging.2 refs ▾

Foreign PolicySupports de-escalation and a negotiated approach in the Israel-Iran conflict, expressing agreement with calls for all sides to stand down.1 ref ▾

Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026 - CBS News ↗

ImmigrationSupports bipartisan immigration reform combining enforcement of laws with work permits and legal status for long-term immigrants, and a permanent legislative fix for Dreamers.3 refs ▾

Jobs & ManufacturingSupports domestic microchip manufacturing legislation and infrastructure investment to create jobs, including for workers without four-year degrees.2 refs ▾

TaxationSupports ending tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations while cutting taxes for working families.3 refs ▾

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide K000377

Total votes

868

Missed

48 (5.5%)

Committees

❌ NayAntonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaPN9995 · 2026-07-23

On the NominationResult: Nomination ConfirmedRoll call ↗

❌ NayDaniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth CircuitPN9996 · 2026-07-23

On the NominationResult: Nomination ConfirmedRoll call ↗

✅ YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 88 · Mostly consistent

🔴 significantSJRES103vs. stated position on Abortion ▾

Voted Yea on 2026-03-25 — see the roll call ↗