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Mike Rounds

R Republican Senator from South Dakota

Seal of South Dakota South Dakota 716 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-5842 Born 1954-10-24
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Mike Rounds is a Republican Senator representing South Dakota, serving since 2015. Mike Rounds sits on 6 committees, including Senate Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Term Details

Term Start 2021-01-03
Term End 2027-01-03
Terms Served 2
Senate Class 2
State Rank Junior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Member
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Member
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Member
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Member
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$421.8M
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Yea
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Agreed to 53/47
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
S. 5639: Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 5639: Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] is a member of the committee.

S. 5629: Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 5629: Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

S. 1055: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text for status <Passed the Senate> (Sept. 30, 2026) is now available. Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 1055: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
2026-09-30

Passed Senate (House next): Sponsor: Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] Last Action: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This bill passed in the Senate on September 30, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.

Data from GovTrack.us

Voting Record

98.9% Party Loyalty
With Party 897
Against Party 10
Not Voting 8
907 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (10)

Nay
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) 2026-08-08 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452) 2026-06-04 · Party voted Nay · Motion Rejected
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3697 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) 2025-10-09 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3535 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file) 2025-10-09 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2806 2025-09-29 · Party voted Yea · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 22 2025-09-16 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Rejected
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1266 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file) 2025-03-14 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852NayMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197NayMotion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-28On Passage of the Bill S. 4668YeaBill Passed
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89NayConcurrent Resolution Rejected
2026-09-24On the Cloture Motion S. 4668YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-23On the Nomination PN999-1YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion PN999-1YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4YeaCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$1.9M Total Raised
$768K From PACs
$809K From Individuals
$2.9M Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
NRSC
YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE
$62.0K
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ICBA PAC)
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA
Trade$10.0K
GOOGLE LLC NETPAC
GOOGLE LLC
Corp$10.0K
SEND IN THE SEAL PAC$10.0K
COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC
KENNEDY
$10.0K
BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
MULLIN VICTORY FUND
$10.0K
DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
NONE
$10.0K
BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC
MONTANA RED
$10.0K
ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC)
BOOZMAN
$10.0K
ALABAMA FIRST PAC
BRITT
$10.0K
THE PRIVATE INVESTOR COALITION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
THE PRIVATE INVESTOR COALITION, INC.
Corp$9.0K
THE BOEING COMPANY PAC
THE BOEING COMPANY
Corp$8.0K
INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ICI PAC)
INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE
Trade$7.5K
FMR LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL (FIDELITY PAC)Corp$7.5K
ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$7.5K

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission

Follow the Money

These organizations both lobbied committees this member serves on and contributed to their campaign via PAC.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA Trade
PAC Contribution $10.0K
Lobbying Spend $3.8M
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 3 lobbying filings
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION Trade
PAC Contribution $6.5K
Lobbying Spend $560K
Senate Committee on Appropriations 2 lobbying filings
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Member
PAC Contribution $5.0K
Lobbying Spend $768K
Senate Committee on Appropriations 1 lobbying filings
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA) Trade
PAC Contribution $5.0K
Lobbying Spend $5.3M
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 7 lobbying filings