Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC): Voting Record, Bills & News

Key votes cast by Sen. Scott in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	REP MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 30	PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling	YEA	YEA 47–0	Confirmed 47–41
SEP 30	PN1129Cloture: Keith Sonderling nomination	YEA	YEA 53–0	Agreed 53–47
SEP 30	H.R. 9340Cloture on proceeding: Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 53–0	Rejected 57–4360 NEEDED
SEP 30	H.R. 7008Cloture on proceeding: Stop Insider Trading Act	YEA	YEA 53–0	Rejected 53–4760 NEEDED
SEP 29	S.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to sectio…	NAY	NAY 50–1	Rejected 47–51
SEP 29	S.J.Res. 197Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…	NAY	NAY 51–1	Rejected 48–51
SEP 28	S. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 50–2	Passed 77–22
SEP 24	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 49–4	Rejected 49–50
SEP 24	S. 4668Cloture: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–3	Agreed 74–2560 NEEDED
SEP 23	PN999-1Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero	YEA	YEA 50–0	Confirmed 50–47
SEP 22	S.Amdt. 6776Cloture: substitute amendment to Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 47–3	Agreed 70–2160 NEEDED
SEP 22	PN999-1Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero nomination	YEA	YEA 52–0	Agreed 52–43
SEP 17	PN999-4Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell	YEA	YEA 49–0	Confirmed 49–45
SEP 17	PN999-4Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell nomination	YEA	YEA 49–0	Agreed 49–47
SEP 15	S. 4668Cloture on proceeding: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–4	Agreed 74–2460 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 3633Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 49–4	Rejected 49–5060 NEEDED
SEP 15	PN1093-3Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne	YEA	YEA 52–0	Confirmed 52–45
SEP 14	PN1093-3Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne nomination	YEA	YEA 47–0	Agreed 47–46
AUG 08	S. 5271Cloture on proceeding: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voter…	YEA	YEA 52–0	Rejected 52–4660 NEEDED
AUG 08	PN1078Confirmation: Todd Blanche	YEA	YEA 50–2	Confirmed 50–49
AUG 08	PN1078Cloture: Todd Blanche nomination	YEA	YEA 50–2	Agreed 50–49
AUG 08	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 47–2	Passed 90–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	S.Amdt. 6732Cloture: substitute amendment to Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 48–2	Agreed 91–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	Confirmation: 74 nominations en bloc	YEA	YEA 51–0	Confirmed 51–47
AUG 07	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–1	Passed 86–1160 NEEDED

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
S.J.Res. 18	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Became law	16 COSPON.
S. 2301	Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025HEALTH	Out of committee	3 COSPON.
S. 2651	ROAD to Housing Act of 2025HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
S. 875	FIRM ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Out of committee	12 COSPON.
S. 371	SBA Disaster Transparency ActCOMMERCE	Out of committee	6 COSPON.
S. 5641	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the meaning and eligibility of energy communities for purposes of the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates, and for other purposes.	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 5552	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.	Introduced	9 COSPON.
S. 5551	A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.	Introduced	5 COSPON.
S. 5527	Birth Tourism Elimination Act	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 5096	Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth ActFAMILIES	Introduced	1 COSPON.
S. 4767	Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network ActCIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, MINORITY ISSUES	Introduced	2 COSPON.
S. 4882	ICTS Supply Chain Security Act of 2026FOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE	Introduced	1 COSPON.

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The New York TimesJul 26

How a housing bill Trump spurned became law

Scott partnered with Warren and supported the compromise that brought the housing bill through the Senate and House.

Housing81%

TVTechnologySep 24

MPA, Unions Back 'Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act'

Scott introduced the bill with three other senators and argued that it could bring production jobs back to the United States.

Taxes83%

The HillSep 24

Bipartisan lawmakers announce 20-30 percent US film incentive package

Scott sponsored the measure and said it is intended to keep jobs and investment in the United States.

Taxes83%

Washington ExaminerSep 24

Scott and Warnock unveil bill to strengthen critical mineral supply chain

Scott co-introduced a bill to create critical-minerals training and a permanent presidential adviser.

Economy82%

WpdeJul 11

Sen. Tim Scott's housing legislation becomes law

Scott led the housing measure, which has become law.

Housing79%

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The Post and CourierJul 15

World interest complicating Lindsey Graham funeral plans

Scott discussed the funeral schedule and said he might become involved in the race for Graham’s seat.

Voting rights52%

Roll Call4d ago

Rare out-of-session hearing draws top Banking Democrat’s ire

Scott defended the hearing’s timing, saying the committee was allowed to meet during recess and had a responsibility to proceed.

Housing55%

Raw Story4d ago

GOP Senate chief admits deep-red state is slipping out of reach

Scott said Kansas has become more competitive than he wants, while predicting that Roger Marshall will win.

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Semafor5d ago

Schumer embraces Trump’s campaign travel, puts Senate fight at ‘50/50’

Scott praised Trump’s campaign role and predicted Republicans would retain the Senate majority.

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Breitbart5d ago

NRSC Chair Tim Scott: Republicans Will ‘Hold the Senate Majority Without Question’

Tim Scott predicted Republicans would keep or expand their Senate majority and promoted the party's candidates in battleground states.

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CNNAug 12

Fact check: How Tim Scott and a Republican attack ad misleadingly snipped key context from El-Sayed's 'dangerous' speech

Scott said El-Sayed had called himself dangerous, but the article says he omitted the remark’s context.

Elections79%

The Post and CourierSep 10

Tim Scott's speech goes viral as Trump rallies Republicans

Scott’s viral convention speech attacked Democratic candidates as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections.

Elections78%

TheGrioSep 10

Tim Scott's dramatic GOP convention speech draws mockery: 'Not exactly low-keying it'

Scott’s dramatic convention performance drew attention and mockery as he criticized Democratic candidates.

Elections78%

The IndependentSep 10

Tim Scott mocked for over-the-top Trump event speech: 'An SNL cold open'

Scott’s animated speech at the Republican convention prompted criticism from social media users and a former congressman.

Elections83%

RadarOnlineAug 26

NBC Host Gets Into Heated On-Air Spat with MAGA Senator over Trump

Scott defended Trump’s economic record and blamed Biden for inflation in a tense interview with Kristen Welker.

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The New York TimesJul 26 · 5 MIN READ

How a housing bill Trump spurned became law

Scott partnered with Warren and supported the compromise that brought the housing bill through the Senate and House.

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