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SITTING SENATOR · WYOMING · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · WYOMING · REP
John Barrasso
John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate since June 2007. Senate Majority Whip; chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.
A physician, Barrasso practiced orthopedics in Casper before entering public office and served in the Wyoming State Senate from 2003 to 2007.
Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, Barrasso earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 1974 and a medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1978. After a medical residency at Yale University, Barrasso moved to Wyoming and practiced orthopedics in Casper. Barrasso served in the Wyoming State Senate from 2003 to 2007. Appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2007, Barrasso won election to complete the term in 2008 and was reelected in 2012, 2018 and 2024. Barrasso chaired the Senate Republican Conference from 2019 to 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since Jun 2007
- Age
- 74
- Committees
- 3 · 2 chair
- Next election
- Nov 5, 2030
- SENATE SINCE
- 2007
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 74
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John Barrasso at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 2 PTS IN 30 DAYS−2
▲ 220 GOOD LOOK448 VOTES228 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 35 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETJohn Barrasso’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 4 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- Level with the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 41%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 7 of 49 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
AUG 01Amendment: To reduce funding for certain programs under the division making appropriation…YEA
AUG 01Amendment: To reduce the Agriculture discretionary appropriations by 2 percent across the…YEA
JUL 01Amendment: To terminate wind and solar creditsYEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSJohn Barrasso’s voting record
Bills sponsored by John Barrasso in the 119th Congress
49Sponsored
7Out of cmte
1Passed Senate
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored49
Out of committee7
Passed Senate1
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 3199 | 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026HEALTH | Passed Senate | 12 COSPON. |
| S. 4410 | A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.ENERGY | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 2787 | Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 290 | Making National Parks Safer ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 140 | Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 5 COSPON. |
| S. 472 | Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 13 COSPON. |
| S. 2262 | American Voices in Federal Lands ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 7 COSPON. |
| S. 5204 | SMART Savings Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 4561 | CLOSE THE GAP ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 4903 | A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 4765 | Let America Build Act of 2026ENERGY | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4431 | Time for Completion ActEDUCATION | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
Plus 242 bills cosponsored this Congress.
John Barrasso’s committee assignments
Energy and Natural Resources
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESPublic Lands, Forests, and Mining (Chair)EnergyNational Parks
Finance
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESTaxation and IRS Oversight (Chair)Energy, Natural Resources, and InfrastructureHealth Care
Foreign Relations
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESAfrica and Global Health PolicyEurope and Regional Security CooperationMultilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental PolicyState Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
John Barrasso’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2003 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Wyoming State Senate 2003–07U.S. Senate · Wyoming 2007–
LEADERSHIPSenate Majority Whip 2025–
ALSO: Senate Republican Conference Chair 2019–25
- 2025 – NOWSenate Majority Whip
- 2007 – NOWU.S. Senate · Wyoming
- 2019 – 25Senate Republican Conference Chair
- 2003 – 07Wyoming State Senate
- BORN
- July 21, 1952 · Reading, Pennsylvania
- OCCUPATION
- Physician and orthopedic surgeon
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1974 · Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1978
2030 election: Wyoming Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS I SEAT
1,492DAYS
Tuesday, November 5, 2030
LAST R+51.4
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
R+51.4John BarrassoREP75.7%
Scott MorrowDEM24.3%
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. Senate · Wyoming75.7%
2018U.S. Senate · Wyoming67.1%
RESULTS SINCE 2018WYOMING 2026 ELECTIONS →John Barrasso’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 (TWO-YEAR PERIOD)
- $1.6M
- CASH ON HAND
- $8.4M
- SPENT
- $874K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $382K · 51%
- PACs
- $367K · 49%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Lipschultz, Marc S. Mr.Owl Rock Capitol Partners · PRESIDENT$7K
Lipschultz, JenniferN/A · HOMEMAKER$7K
Dunn, Brendan Mr.Phronesisdc · CONSULTANT$7K
Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indian/PartnershipIndividual$7K
Jadav, DhavalAlliantgroup, Lp · CEO$7K
Frank, ShaneAlliantgroup · CONSULTANT$7K
Smith, BradMicrosoft Corporatoin · ATTORNEY$7K
Arnold, LauraArnold Ventures · RETIRED$7K
Baratta, JosephBlackstone · SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR$7K
Chae, Michael Mr.Blackstone · FINANCE$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$860K
Travel$7K
Materials$5K
Refunds$5K
Fundraising$4K
How to contact John Barrasso
WASHINGTON, D.C.
307 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-6441Call (202) 224-6441ONLINE
Websitebarrasso.senate.gov
Contact formbarrasso.senate.gov
YouTubebarrassowyo
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