Mark R. Warner

U.S. Senator · VA

Democrat

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Some evidence
Expand benefits and broaden eligibility
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
Voted yes on the Social Security Fairness Act; sponsored Medicare-coverage expansions and cosponsored the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Dec 2024 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Cosponsored — Alternatives to PAIN Act
Cosponsored — Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Cosponsored — Claiming Age Clarity Act
+9 more
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Clear record
Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act and sponsored the Protect America's Workforce Act; voted against the NLRB joint-employer disapproval.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 24 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Apr 2024 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Voted Yes · Jul 2023 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.
Sponsored — Protect America’s Workforce Act
Sponsored — Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2024
Sponsored — Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act
Sponsored — Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2021
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How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Clear record
Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Sponsored the Health Care Improvement Act establishing a public option and the ACA marketplace-integrity disapproval; cosponsored the Health Care Affordability Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 49 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Voted No · Dec 2025 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Dec 2025 — Lower Health Care Costs Act
Voted No · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted Yes · Oct 2025 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Save Struggling Hospitals Act
Sponsored — PBM Reporting Transparency Act
Sponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Sponsored — Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Sponsored — Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidence
Continue current climate investments and emissions standards
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Voted against repealing clean-energy credits in H.R. 1 (2025) and cosponsored Financing Our Energy Future Act and Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 15 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Voted Yes · Apr 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".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — 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.
Voted Yes · Mar 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".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
Cosponsored — Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid.
Cosponsored — ADVANCE Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act of 2021
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Clear record
Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act and Right to IVF Act; cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 18 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 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".
Voted No · Jan 2026 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Jan 2025 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Voted Yes · Sep 2024 — Right to IVF Act
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Access to Family Building Act
Cosponsored — Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
Cosponsored — SAD Act
Cosponsored — Protect IVF Act
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
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What should federal firearms policy be?
Clear record
Restrict semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines; broader background checks
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 and Background Check Expansion Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 10 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Jun 2023 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Voted Yes · Jun 2022 — Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024
Cosponsored — Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026
Cosponsored — Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2021
Cosponsored — Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
Cosponsored — Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021
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What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidence
Pair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act and Border Act of 2024 while cosponsoring GRACE Act, NO BAN Act, and Startup Act expanding legal pathways.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 9 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Secure America Act
Voted Yes · Apr 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".
Did not vote · Apr 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.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — GRACE Act
Cosponsored — Startup Act
Cosponsored — NO BAN Act
Cosponsored — SECURE Act
Cosponsored — American Dream Employment Act of 2021
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Limited evidence
Increase law enforcement funding with targeted accountability reforms
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Voted yes on HALT Fentanyl Act and cosponsored Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act, plus the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2024 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Voted No · May 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Voted Yes · Mar 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — BOP Release Card ID Act of 2024
Sponsored — FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Cosponsored — Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Cosponsored — Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Some evidence
Active leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Sponsored the Democracy Technology Partnership Act; cosponsored the Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act and joint resolutions barring unilateral withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 13 votes · 59 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 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.
Voted No · Jul 2026 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Sponsored — China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2024
Sponsored — Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024
Sponsored — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Sponsored — A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy to improve the sharing of information and intelligence on foreign adversary tactics and illicit activities affecting the ability of United States persons to compete in foreign jurisdictions on projects relating to energy generation and storage, and for other purposes.
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Some evidence
Pass federal voting access protections and ban partisan gerrymandering
Cosponsored the Freedom to Vote Act across multiple Congresses; voted to advance the For the People Act in 2021.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 11 votes · 36 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Aug 2026 — A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Sep 2022 — DISCLOSE Act of 2022
Voted No · Jan 2022 — Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Voted Yes · Nov 2021 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — SECURE IT Act
Cosponsored — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Honest Ads Act
Cosponsored — A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".
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Where Mark stands

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