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Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Reform Bureau of Industry & Security
Cramer introduced the bipartisan bill with Andy Kim and said it would help keep sensitive exports from reaching adversaries.
Defense80%
SITTING SENATOR · NORTH DAKOTA · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · NORTH DAKOTA · REP
Kevin Cramer
Kevin Cramer has represented North Dakota in the U.S. Senate since 2019, after serving in the House from 2013 to 2019. Chair of two Senate subcommittees: Airland and Transportation and Infrastructure.
Cramer chaired the state party from 1991 to 1993, served as state tourism director from 1993 to 1997 and economic development director from 1997 to 2000, and served on the Public Service Commission from 2003 to 2012.
Cramer earned a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College in 1983 and a Master of Arts from the University of Mary in 2003. Cramer chaired the state party from 1991 to 1993, served as state tourism director from 1993 to 1997 and economic development director from 1997 to 2000, and served on the Public Service Commission from 2003 to 2012. After winning election to the U.S. House in 2012, Cramer represented North Dakota’s at-large district from 2013 to 2019. Cramer won election to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and began serving in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since 2019
- In Congress
- Since 2013
- Age
- 65
- Committees
- 4 · 2 chair
- Next election
- Nov 5, 2030
- SENATE SINCE
- 2019
- CONGRESS SINCE
- 2013
- AGE
- 65
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Kevin Cramer at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 4 PTS IN 30 DAYS+24
▲ 201 GOOD LOOK325 VOTES124 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 34 STORIES
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NETKevin Cramer’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 32 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- Level with the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 71%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 28 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 28Amendment: To limit price increases for college athletics ticketsYEA
JAN 30Amendment: To eliminate funding for the United States African Development FoundationYEA
OCT 29Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…YEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSKevin Cramer’s voting record
Bills sponsored by Kevin Cramer in the 119th Congress
28Sponsored
4Out of cmte
0Passed Senate
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored28
Out of committee4
Passed Senate0
Became law0
Plus 377 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Kevin Cramer’s committee assignments
Armed Services
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESAirland (Chair)Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesReadiness and Management SupportStrategic Forces
Environment and Public Works
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESTransportation and Infrastructure (Chair)Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyFisheries, Water, and Wildlife
SUBCOMMITTEESFinancial Institutions and Consumer ProtectionHousing, Transportation, and Community DevelopmentSecurities, Insurance, and Investment
Kevin Cramer’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2013 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · ND-AL 2013–19U.S. Senate · North Dakota 2019–
- 2019 – NOWU.S. Senate · North Dakota
- 2013 – 19U.S. House · ND-AL
- BORN
- January 21, 1961 · Rolette, North Dakota
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College, 1983 · Master of Arts, University of Mary, 2003
2030 election: North Dakota Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS I SEAT
1,491DAYS
Tuesday, November 5, 2030
LAST R+33.0
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
R+33.0Kevin CramerREP66.5%
Katrina ChristiansenDEM33.5%
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. Senate · North Dakota66.5%
2018U.S. Senate · North Dakota55.5%
RESULTS SINCE 2018NORTH DAKOTA 2026 ELECTIONS →Kevin Cramer’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 (TWO-YEAR PERIOD)
- $1.1M
- CASH ON HAND
- $2.3M
- SPENT
- $1.2M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $899K · 82.9%
- PACs
- $186K · 17.1%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Von Arx, SydneyMetr · MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF$7K
Lofgren, PeterAnthropic · SOFTWARE ENGINEER$7K
Gao, LeoOpenai · RESEARCHER$7K
Bhatt, AryanRedwood Research · RESEARCH SCIENTIST$7K
Singer, PaulElliott Investment Management · CO-CEO CO-CIO PRESIDENT$7K
Mandelblatt, Eric W.Soroban Capital Partners Lp · MANAGING PARTNER$7K
Mandelblatt, Danielle MarieDmm Proprieta Management · MANAGER$7K
Blue, NealGeneral Atomics Asi · CEO$7K
Wyler, GregE-Space · CEO$6K
Mineiro, SarahTanagra Enterprises · CEO$5K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.0M
Materials$23K
Advertising$15K
How to contact Kevin Cramer
WASHINGTON, D.C.
313 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-2043Call (202) 224-2043ONLINE
Websitecramer.senate.gov
Contact formcramer.senate.gov
Instagram@repkevincramer
YouTubekevincramer
FacebookCongressmanKevinCramer
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Dickinson Press
'Carry a Big Stick' forum explores Golden Dome, future of U.S. missile defense - The Dickinson Press | News, weather, sports from Dickinson North Dakota
Cramer hosted the forum and expressed optimism about the initiative’s ability to change U.S. homeland defense.
Defense86%
Jewish Insider
Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran
Senator Cramer praised President Trump's efforts in securing a temporary ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Defense83%
U.S. Senator John Boozman
Boozman, Cramer, Hassan, Slotkin Push Expanded Outdoor Rehabilitation for Veterans
Senator Cramer co-introduced the bill, citing Theodore Roosevelt's experience in North Dakota as inspiration for outdoor healing.
Environment91%
InForum
Minuteman III missile to be featured at North Dakota Heritage Center
Senator Kevin Cramer announced that he secured a decommissioned Minuteman III missile for the North Dakota Heritage Center's new gallery.
Defense89%
MOST RATEDThe Daily Beast
MAGA Senator Kevin Cramer Trashes Trump's 'Funny Pick' Bill Pulte
Cramer questioned Pulte’s selection and said full Senate confirmation seemed unlikely.
Defense57%
Daily Caller News Foundation
Senate Energy Bill Would Fine Any President Who Blocks A Whole Class Of Energy Projects
He emphasized the bill’s limits on the time available to challenge permitted projects in court.
Environment50%
Grand Forks Herald
Sen. Kevin Cramer says progress is being made with wetlands setback rule that impacts farmers, hunters
Kevin Cramer says negotiations over wetland restrictions are progressing and that he may lift his holds on administration nominees incrementally.
Environment50%
The Washington Times
Supreme Court to weigh climate lawfare dispute Monday
Kevin Cramer warned that a ruling for Boulder could disrupt national energy policy and described legislation that could limit climate-related lawsuits.
Environment50%
The Washington Times
Climate Lawfare: Senator says it wears down energy firms, but courts are pushing back
Cramer argued that climate lawsuits burden energy firms and described proposed limits on challenges to permitting decisions.
Environment50%
MOST RATEDInForum
Brickner: Cramer says Christians should control the country
Senator Kevin Cramer faced criticism for stating the U.S. has a 'biblical responsibility' to support Israel in the conflict with Iran.
Foreign policy80%
InForum
Letter: Show us the evidence, Sen. Cramer
Senator Kevin Cramer is challenged by a constituent to provide evidence for his claims regarding border security and federal investigations.
Criminal justice75%
MOST RATEDExecutive Gov · 1 MIN READ
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Reform Bureau of Industry & Security
Cramer introduced the bipartisan bill with Andy Kim and said it would help keep sensitive exports from reaching adversaries.
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