John Boozman
U.S. Senator from Arkansas since 2011. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Senator from ArkansasBorn 1950
- In office
- 15 yrs
- Since 2011
- Bills became law
- 0
- 26 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 1.5%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +34.8
- Won 2022
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · ChairmanCommodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade · Ex OfficioConservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology · Ex OfficioFood and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research · Ex OfficioLivestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety · Ex OfficioRural Development, Energy, and Credit · Ex Officio
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsDepartment of DefenseFinancial Services and General GovernmentDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies · ChairmanState, Foreign Operations, and Related ProgramsTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksClean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyFisheries, Water, and WildlifeTransportation and Infrastructure
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources · In committee Nov 2025
Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Boozman sits in the U.S. Senate
Boozman is closer to the center than 76% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Roger F. Wicker, Mike Rounds,
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Boozman’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills26%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Boozman’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Boozman | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Boozman was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. Senate, Arkansas | Won | R+34.8 |
| 2016 | U.S. Senate, Arkansas | Won | R+23.6 |
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, Arkansas | Won | R+21.0 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, AR-3 | Won | R+57.1 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, AR-3 | Won | R+24.5 |
| 2004 | U.S. House, AR-3 | Won | R+21.2 |
| 2002 | U.S. House, AR-3 | Won | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats Boozman has held
- U.S. Senate, Arkansas · 2011–2029
- U.S. House, AR-3 · 2001–2011
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Boozman has run against
- Natalie James (D) · 2022 general, won
- Conner Eldridge (D) · 2016 general, won
- Blanche L. Lincoln (D) · 2010 general, won
- Abel Noah Tomlinson (G) · 2008 general, won
- Woodrow Anderson (D) · 2006 general, won
- Jan Judy (D) · 2004 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Boozman
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide B001236
- FEC H2AR03176
- Wikidata Q1344707
- Ballotpedia John Boozman
- Vote Smart 27958
- GovTrack 400040
- OpenSecrets N00013873
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET