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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MONTANA · 1ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MT-1 · REP
Ryan K. Zinke
Ryan K. Zinke has represented Montana’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 2023. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Zinke served as a U.S. Navy SEAL from 1986 to 2008 and represented Montana’s at-large congressional district from 2015 to 2017.
Zinke earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in 1984, a Master of Business Administration from National University in 1991, and a Master of Science from the University of San Diego in 2003. Zinke served as a U.S. Navy SEAL from 1986 to 2008, retiring as a commander. Zinke represented Montana’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2017, served as U.S. secretary of the interior from 2017 to 2019, and returned to the U.S. House in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2023
- In Congress
- Since 2015
- Age
- 64
- Committees
- 2
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2023
- CONGRESS SINCE
- 2015
- AGE
- 64
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Ryan K. Zinke at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 12 PTS IN 30 DAYS+42
▲ 46 GOOD LOOK65 VOTES19 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 6 STORIES
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NETRyan K. Zinke’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 21 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 43%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 2 of 14 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 14Sunshine Protection Act of 2025NAY
MAY 13Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025NAY
FEB 0921st Century ROAD to Housing ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSRyan K. Zinke’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Ryan K. Zinke in the 119th Congress
14Sponsored
2Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored14
Out of committee2
Passed House1
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8665 | Allied Defense Sales ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3613 | Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10529 | A River Runs Through It Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6120 | SROS ActTAXATION | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5102 | Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4871 | COVID–19 Military Backpay Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4870 | Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4753 | LEAD Act of 2025INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1762 | Forest Service Accountability ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 11 COSPON. |
| H.R. 718 | Public Lands in Public Hands ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 18 COSPON. |
| H.R. 598 | FIR ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 907 | Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025NATIVE AMERICANS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
Plus 153 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Ryan K. Zinke’s committee assignments
Appropriations
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESInterior, Environment, and Related AgenciesMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Foreign Affairs
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESEast Asia and PacificMiddle East and North Africa
Ryan K. Zinke’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2009 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Montana State Senate 2009–11U.S. House · MT-AL 2015–17United States Secretary of the Interior 2017–19U.S. House · MT-1 2023–
- 2023 – NOWU.S. House · MT-1
- 2017 – 19United States Secretary of the Interior
- 2015 – 17U.S. House · MT-AL
- 2009 – 11Montana State Senate
- BORN
- November 1, 1961 · Bozeman, Montana
- OCCUPATION
- Naval officer and business executive
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon, 1984 · Master of Business Administration, National University, 1991 · Master of Science, University of San Diego, 2003
2026 election: Montana’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · MT-1
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+7.7NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · MT-152.3%
2022U.S. House · MT-149.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 MT-1 HOUSE RACE →Ryan K. Zinke’s campaign fundraising and spending
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AIPAC · 2023–24
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $21K
- Earmarked gifts · 24 donors
- $21K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
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SINCE DEC 2021 $26K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.DONORS AND OUTSIDE SPENDING
No itemized donors or outside spending are on record for this cycle.How to contact Ryan K. Zinke
WASHINGTON, D.C.
512 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-2600(202) 225-5628Call (202) 225-5628MONTANA IN THE HOUSE
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