Utah
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John R. Curtis

R

U.S. Senator · Utah

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2030

Votes cast

1,365

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

1,365

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

12 actions

Curtis displays inconsistent voting patterns on electoral integrity measures, supporting some citizenship verification and election monitoring initiatives while opposing others related to citizenship requirements and non-citizen voting restrictions.

Criminal justice

29 actions

Curtis supports traditional law enforcement priorities and victim protection measures but opposes certain penalty enhancements and shows inconsistency on criminal justice reform reversals.

Fiscal policy

117 actions

Curtis votes yes on most fiscal procedure and spending measures but shows inconsistency by opposing a continuing resolution, suggesting neither a consistently expansionist nor restrictive fiscal philosophy.

Healthcare

38 actions

Curtis demonstrates a consistent pro-market orientation on healthcare, favoring individual choice and transparency measures while opposing expansions of federal funding and mandates in public health programs.

Education

21 actions

Curtis supports streamlined financial aid processing and educational accountability measures while opposing transparency requirements for parents and student support services, reflecting a mixed ideological approach to education policy.

Economy and labor

46 actions

Curtis consistently favors business-friendly deregulation and market-oriented economic policies that prioritize corporate flexibility and reduced government oversight of industry.

Environment and energy

120 actions

Curtis demonstrates an inconsistent environmental voting pattern, supporting some pollution reduction and wildlife protection measures while opposing environmental oversight and supporting extraction-friendly policies.

Immigration

35 actions

Curtis consistently supports restrictive immigration policies and enforcement measures that limit asylum access and immigrant protections.

National security and foreign policy

194 actions

Curtis votes predominantly to strengthen national security through sanctions and foreign policy measures, but opposes certain domestic security implementations including Coast Guard cyber defense funding and terrorist financing sanctions, suggesting selective rather than consistent support for security initiatives.

Civil rights and liberties

29 actions

Curtis demonstrates a consistent pattern of supporting civil rights protections for religious and indigenous minorities, free speech considerations, and Second Amendment liberties.

Social policy

17 actions

Curtis demonstrates consistent support for expansive social safety net policies, particularly regarding vulnerable populations including veterans, children in foster care, and families in need of support services.

Technology and data

19 actions

Curtis demonstrates a consistent preference for regulatory frameworks and government coordination that strengthen technology infrastructure, data protection, and consumer safeguards while opposing privacy research initiatives and deregulatory approaches to emerging technologies.

Civil liberties and government power

5 actions

Curtis demonstrates a consistent commitment to constraining government surveillance powers and protecting citizens from state-directed censorship while advancing transparency.

Government accountability and transparency

87 actions

Curtis demonstrates strong support for government accountability and transparency through consistent backing of legislative oversight mechanisms, regulatory disclosure requirements, and formal accountability measures for officials.

Infrastructure and public investment

26 actions

Curtis demonstrates strong support for targeted infrastructure investment in energy, transportation, broadband, and water systems while opposing broader federal infrastructure expansions and oversight measures.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Apr 29, 2026

Curtis was listed as a co-sponsor of Senate Resolution 701, which designates the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week."

On the record

Mar 23, 2026

Curtis was listed as a cosponsor of S. Res. 657, a resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election and expressing support for Taiwan's democratic institutions.

On the record

Mar 23, 2026

Curtis was listed as a co-sponsor of S. 4160, a bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit certain event contracts involving sports and casino-style games.

On the record

Mar 23, 2026

Curtis co-sponsored Senate Resolution 657 commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996 and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

On the record

Jan 30, 2026

Paul Amdt. No. 4272

Voted yes

Jan 30, 2026

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4236

Voted no

Jan 30, 2026

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4234

Voted no

Jan 30, 2026

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4286

Voted no

Jan 30, 2026

Sanders Amdt. No. 4290

Voted no

Jan 30, 2026

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 30, 2026

H.R. 7148, as Amended

Voted yes

Jan 29, 2026

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148

Voted yes

Jan 27, 2026

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

Voted yes

Jan 15, 2026

Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938

Voted yes

Jan 15, 2026

H.R. 6938

Voted yes

Jan 14, 2026

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98

Voted yes

Jan 13, 2026

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 84

Voted no

Jan 12, 2026

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938

Voted yes

Jan 12, 2026

Curtis was listed as a co-sponsor of S. 3612, a bill to establish a new educational exchange program to strengthen domestic mining education.

On the record

Jan 8, 2026

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Voted no

Jan 8, 2026

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Voted yes

Jan 7, 2026

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Voted no

Jan 6, 2026

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Voted yes

Jan 6, 2026

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

HealthcareACA and insurance markets↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 5, 2026

Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 1, 2025

Curtis was listed as a cosponsor of S. 3284, a bill to amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to allow funding recipients to assume certain responsibilities relating to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

On the record

Sep 19, 2025

Curtis co-sponsored S. 2922, a bill to extend the authorization for alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use HOV facilities through the next fiscal year.

On the record

Sep 16, 2025

Curtis co-sponsored Senate Resolution 391, which condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honors his life and legacy.

On the record

Sep 8, 2025

Curtis asked for the yeas and nays on the Artau nomination.

On the record

Jul 29, 2025

Curtis voted yea on the Brown nomination.

On the record

Jul 14, 2025

Curtis co-sponsored S. 2265, a bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

On the record

Jul 14, 2025

Curtis co-sponsored S. 2265, a bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

On the record

Jul 14, 2025

Curtis co-sponsored S. 2265, a bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

On the record

May 22, 2025

Curtis moved to proceed to H.J. Res. 89, a joint resolution providing congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to California motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards.

On the record

May 14, 2025

Curtis delivered his maiden Senate floor speech reflecting on his 131 days of service and describing a pilgrimage tour to four American locations, beginning with a hike to Ensign Peak near Salt Lake City where his pioneer ancestors envisioned establishing a home for faith and family.

On the record

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