Oklahoma

Alan Armstrong

U.S. Senator · OklahomaRepublican

59votes cast
59on the record
Current term: January 2025
Next election: November 2026

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Policy record

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Economy and laborEducationEnvironment and energyFiscal policyGovernment accountability and transparencyHealthcareImmigrationNational security and foreign policy

Economy and labor1 actions

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Education1 actions

Armstrong voted against legislation that would have restricted budget reconciliation procedures to require increased federal support for school meal programs. This vote resulted in the absence of additional procedural constraints on nutrition assistance funding in schools during budget reconciliation processes.

Environment and energy1 actions

Armstrong voted against legislation that would have blocked an Environmental Protection Agency rule addressing regional haze pollution. This vote preserved the EPA's authority to enforce air quality standards designed to reduce atmospheric haze across regions.

Fiscal policy17 actions

Armstrong's fiscal policy record reflects consistent support for broad budgetary frameworks while opposing measures that constrain spending through offsetting requirements or cuts. He voted affirmatively on the fiscal targets resolution and the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill, establishing support for the government's overall spending direction. However, Armstrong voted against multiple deficit-reduction mechanisms, including provisions requiring disaster relief spending offsets, spending cuts to fund child care expansion, and tariff-cost relief funded through budget adjustments. He also voted against reductions in foreign aid, education, and scientific research. Armstrong's voting pattern shows particular support for reconciliation instructions that maintain deficit neutrality through reserve fund mechanisms, voting yes on both the election administration and undocumented immigrant apprehension reconciliation bills, while simultaneously opposing measures imposing similar fiscal constraints on other policy areas such as consumer tariff relief and grocery assistance.

Government accountability and transparency4 actions

Armstrong voted to advance a bill implementing voter identity verification mechanisms as a measure intended to enhance electoral integrity. This vote reflects his support for procedural safeguards in the electoral process centered on identity confirmation.

Healthcare2 actions

Armstrong voted against legislation that would have capped prescription drug prices at levels comparable to other developed nations. He also voted against a procedural measure that would have made it more difficult to pass budget bills without reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs for individuals.

Immigration1 actions

Armstrong's voting record on immigration centered on labor authorization policy. He voted to preserve existing mechanisms for work permit extension, rejecting legislation that would have terminated automatic renewal provisions affecting immigrants already holding employment authorization.

National security and foreign policy12 actions

Armstrong's voting record on national security and foreign policy reflects support for measures that reinforce government continuity and military strength. He voted to impose financial penalties on senators during government shutdowns, viewing disruptions to federal operations as detrimental to national security deliberations, and supported legislation expanding veterans' benefits and services as a means to enhance military readiness and retention. He voted against legislation that would have blocked a military weapons sale to Israel, maintaining that such foreign military sales decisions should remain within executive branch authority.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 14, 2026

Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years; and William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years; and Kevin Holmes, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years; and Brian David Miller, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of fou

Voted yes

May 13, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt". — This bill would block a federal agency from withdrawing consumer debt collection protections, preventing a reduction in regulatory oversight that could increase costs for consumers dealing with debt collectors.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

May 13, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

May 13, 2026

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

Voted yes

May 13, 2026

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. — This bill would penalize senators financially during government shutdowns, which could affect their ability to focus on national security and foreign policy matters during critical periods when government functions are disrupted.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

May 13, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

May 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

May 12, 2026

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

Voted yes

May 12, 2026

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

Voted yes

May 11, 2026

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Voted yes

May 11, 2026

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

Voted yes

Apr 30, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 30, 2026

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Voted yes

Apr 29, 2026

Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Voted yes

Apr 29, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents". — This bill would block a rule that would have eliminated automatic extensions of work permits, preserving access to employment authorization for immigrants already in the system.

ImmigrationBorder policy↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 29, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". — This bill would block an EPA rule aimed at reducing regional haze pollution, which undermines environmental protection standards.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 28, 2026

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Voted yes

Apr 28, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 27, 2026

Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Voted yes

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States. — This bill would require any spending on apprehending and deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes to be offset by spending cuts or revenue increases elsewhere in the budget, rather than adding to the deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 23, 2026

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. — This bill establishes spending and revenue targets for the federal government that shape fiscal policy direction for the next decade.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. — This bill would require that any new spending on disaster relief and hazard mitigation programs be offset by cuts elsewhere to avoid increasing the federal deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal department, agency, or office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer. — This bill would require a study on drug pricing agreements without direct fiscal impact, establishing a reserve fund mechanism that maintains budget neutrality while investigating potential cost implications.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would provide funding to Federal agencies that have unobligated funds from previous reconciliation bills.

Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To reduce the price of prescription drugs in the United States by more than 50 percent by adopting Most Favored Nation drug pricing so that the American people pay no more for prescription drugs than Europeans or Canadians. — This bill would make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans by capping prices at levels paid in other developed countries, advancing healthcare access and affordability.

HealthcareACA and insurance markets↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices. — This bill would create a mechanism to study and potentially address the fiscal effects of hedge fund investment in housing without increasing the federal deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cutting $16,000,000,000 from the Department of Education, and cutting $4,000,000,000 of National Science Foundation funding. — This bill reduces overall government spending by cutting foreign aid, refugee assistance, education, and scientific research to offset new spending elsewhere.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills.

Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending the prohibition on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. — This bill would prevent federal spending on abortion providers through Medicaid while ensuring it doesn't increase the overall budget deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 23, 2026

To provide reconciliation instructions for the Committee on Rules and Administration and establish deficit-neutral reserve funds relating to establishing identification requirements for registration to vote in elections for Federal office, establishing photo identification requirements for voting in elections for Federal office, and election day and the counting of ballots in Federal elections. — This bill would create reconciliation instructions that could advance fiscal policy goals by establishing deficit-neutral reserve funds for election administration changes.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families. — This bill would increase child care funding while requiring offsetting budget cuts or revenue increases elsewhere to avoid adding to the deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that consumers are protected from price increases associated with tariffs and the Iran war. — This bill would create a reserve fund to offset consumer costs from tariffs and potential Iran conflict expenses, maintaining the deficit at current levels rather than allowing it to grow.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. — This bill would prevent budget reconciliation measures that fail to increase federal support for school meal programs, thereby protecting nutrition assistance in schools.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation fails to address the practice of insurance companies stepping between patients and their doctors to delay or deny access to care.

Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs. — This bill would create a mechanism to offset any new spending on grocery cost relief by finding equivalent budget cuts elsewhere, preventing it from adding to the federal deficit.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 23, 2026

To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet. — This bill would make it harder to pass budget bills that don't reduce what people have to pay out of pocket for healthcare.

HealthcareACA and insurance markets↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 22, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 21, 2026

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. — This bill establishes spending and revenue targets for the federal government that shape fiscal policy direction for the next decade.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 20, 2026

Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Voted yes

Apr 16, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 16, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 16, 2026

Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Voted yes

Apr 16, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Apr 15, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 15, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. — This bill would block a military weapons sale to Israel, opposing the executive branch's foreign military sales decision and asserting congressional control over security partnerships.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 15, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. — This bill would block a military weapons sale to Israel, opposing the executive branch's foreign military sales decision and asserting congressional control over security partnerships.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Apr 14, 2026

Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Voted yes

Apr 14, 2026

Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Voted yes

Apr 14, 2026

John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

Voted yes

Apr 13, 2026

John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

Voted yes

Mar 26, 2026

To require voters to provide photo identification. — This bill would advance electoral integrity by implementing a verification mechanism intended to prevent voter fraud through identity confirmation.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 26, 2026

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allocates federal spending for fiscal year 2026, directly shaping the government's budget priorities and fiscal direction.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 25, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities". — This bill would reject an IRS rule that defines when renewable energy projects must begin construction to qualify for tax credits, potentially affecting federal tax expenditures and clean energy incentives.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 25, 2026

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allocates federal spending for fiscal year 2026, directly shaping the government's budget priorities and fiscal direction.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 25, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". — This bill would block a Veterans Affairs rule through congressional disapproval, which represents an exercise of fiscal oversight but does not directly advance or undermine fiscal policy goals.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 24, 2026

2 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with James M. Hurtt and ending with Kelli A. Knight

Voted yes

Mar 24, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 24, 2026

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes. — This bill advances national security by ensuring veterans receive equitable access to benefits and services, which supports military readiness and retention by demonstrating commitment to those who serve.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 24, 2026

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes. — This bill advances national security by ensuring veterans receive equitable access to benefits and services, which supports military readiness and retention by demonstrating commitment to those who serve.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

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