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Mark Warner

U.S. Senator for Virginia

Democrat · Since 2009 · Next election: 2026 · Age 71 · Senior senator

Official name: Mark R. Warner

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Mark Warner is the senior U.S. Senator for Virginia, a Democrat serving since 2009.

Warner has served in the Senate longer than 78 of its 99 other members.

Warner is Senate Democratic Conference Vice Chair.

Warner sits on 5 committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Finance; Rules and Administration; Budget; and Intelligence.

In the Senate's last 30 days in session (Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026), Warner voted in 72 of 74 roll calls (97%). In that period, 75 bills Warner sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Warner has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 9 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

Full schedule →

Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu

12 roll-call votes: 6 Yea, 4 Nay, 2 Not Voting

  • · Closed hearing

    To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.

    Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice

  • · Closed hearing

    To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.

    Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice

  • · Hearing

    Hearings to examine the nominations of Jeremy Wiggins, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Matthew Jones, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President, and Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors, both of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

    Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice

Voted in 72 of 74 roll calls (97%), Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026.

Warner voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 70 roll calls and against it on 2.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes

Mark Warner's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultMark WarnerNote
Sep 30No. 256On the Nomination PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of LaborNomination ConfirmedNot VotingDid not vote
Sep 28No. 247On the Amendment S. 4668Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760Amendment RejectedNayMost Senate Democrats: Yea
Sep 28No. 246On the Amendment S. 4668Paul Amdt. No. 6758Amendment RejectedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 23No. 183On the Nomination PN859-3Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in EuropeNomination ConfirmedYeaMost Senate Democrats: Nay

Legislation

61 bills sponsored and 337 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • S. 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.

    This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification.

  • S. 3524 American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  • S.Res. 931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Campaign finance

Raised
$25,160,578
Spent
$9,434,263
Cash on hand
$16,114,725

2026 election cycle, through Jul 15, 2026 · FEC S6VA00093

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