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Pete Ricketts
RepublicanU.S. Senator · Nebraska
U.S. Senator since 2023 · Governor of Nebraska 2015–2023
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
Promise scorecard
- 0KeptKept
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 99.6%
- missed (1%)
- 9
- Yea
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Nebraska · 2023 – now
- Governor of Nebraska · 2015 – 2023
Work before office
- Businessperson, governor
Education
- Westside High School, 1982
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Chicago, 1986
- Master of Business Administration, Booth School of Business, 1991
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- Aug 19, 1964 · Nebraska City, Nebraska
- Education
- Westside High School, 1982
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Chicago, 1986
- Master of Business Administration, Booth School of Business, 1991
- Work outside office
- Businessperson, governor
- First elected to Congress
- Appointed 2023, U.S. Senate
- Military service
- None recorded
Career
Path
- Governor of Nebraska
- U.S. Senate
2023 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Nebraska
2015 – 2023, past,State
Governor of Nebraska
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Budget
Environment and Public Works
Foreign Relations
Leadership
- No current leadership role
Voting record
99.6%
Votes with the Republican majority
9
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- YeaKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- YeaKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- YeaStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- NayA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- NayA 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- NayTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- NayTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- NayTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54
Sponsored bills
- S. 5459
In committee
- S. 5316
In committee
- S. 5293
In committee
- S. 5245
In committee
- S.J.Res. 207
In committee