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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Alex Padilla
California (senior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 In Congress since 2021 Terms 0 House, 3 Senate Age 53
Office: 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
3.6%missed (33)
95.6%voted with their party
114bills sponsored
697cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 114 →- Desalination Reauthorization Act Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- S. 5634IntroducedSPELL ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
- S. 5585IntroducedBRIDGE Act of 2026Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
- A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of… Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
- S. 5558IntroducedBarriers to Suicide Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
- S. 5559IntroducedBASIC Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
- S. 5563IntroducedOcean Protection and DDT Reduction ActSep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5005-5006)
- A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. Sep 23, 2026: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- S. 5491IntroducedFreedom from Intimidation in Elections ActSep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 Sep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
Recently cosponsored
- Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026 Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] + 7 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] + 42 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S.Res. 946Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] + 32 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
- Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] + 12 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5617IntroducedCombating Critical Infrastructure Vandalism Act of 2026Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S.Res. 931IntroducedA 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.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 15 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
- S. 5626IntroducedHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 6 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for… Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] + 8 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)
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