Senate foreign-policy voting record and sourced statements
John Kennedy
RU.S. SenatorU.S. Senate, Louisiana
Serving since 2017.
Statements on Ukraine assistance, U.S.-China communication, and European enforcement of sanctions against Iran.
Latest included recorded votes
One per subject, from the Senate roll calls published here. Not the latest Senate vote overall.
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Iran war powers
NayJohn Kennedy voted Nay on H. Con. Res. 89.
An Iran War Powers Resolution. Rejected 49–50.
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Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
YeaJohn Kennedy voted Yea on H.R. 5334, as amended.
Passing the Russia Sanctions Bill. Passed 86–11, 3/5 vote required.
Roll call page Senate source Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions history
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Venezuela and Cuba war powers
YeaJohn Kennedy voted Yea on the point of order on the resolution’s fast-track status.
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Cuba War Powers Resolution. Sustained 51–47.
Roll call page Senate source Venezuela and Cuba war powers history
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Arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE
NayJohn Kennedy voted Nay on the motion to discharge S. J. Res. 138 from the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb Sale to Israel. Rejected 36–63.
Roll call page Senate source Arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE history
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Foreign-policy voting record
45John Kennedy on Iran war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 89, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 181, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 180, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 49 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Taking Up an Iran War Powers Resolution
Proceed to consideration of S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 86, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50 yea, 48 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 172, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 48 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 163, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 184, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 114, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 123, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 116, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 118, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 104, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 59, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
John Kennedy on arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bulldozer Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 32, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40 yea, 59 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 138, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36 yea, 63 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Rifle Export to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 41, disapproving a proposed arms export to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 27 yea, 70 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block an Arms Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 34 from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 24 yea, 73 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Helicopter Sale to the UAE
Discharge S.J.Res. 54, disapproving a proposed arms sale to the United Arab Emirates, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Drone and Missile Sale to Qatar
Discharge S.J.Res. 53, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Qatar, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Warhead Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 33, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 82 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Guidance Kit Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 26, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 83 nay, 1 present, 1 not voting
John Kennedy on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
How every senator votedHow did John Kennedy vote on Ukraine-related supplemental aid on Apr 23, 2024?
On Apr 23, 2024, John Kennedy voted Yea on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815. This was a Senate vote to approve the House-passed version. The measure provides security funding for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, humanitarian aid, and other provisions. Agreed to 79–18. The measure covers several subjects, so the vote does not establish support for each provision.
Roll call page Senate source John Kennedy on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
How did John Kennedy vote on the Ukraine supplemental funding bill on May 19, 2022?
On May 19, 2022, John Kennedy voted Yea on passage of H.R. 7691. This was a Senate vote to pass the bill. The measure provides supplemental funding for Ukraine, including security assistance, humanitarian and economic aid, and refugee support. Passed 86–11.
Roll call page Senate source Statement of May 19, 2022 John Kennedy on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 86 yea, 12 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Taking Up the Russia Sanctions Bill
Proceed to consideration of H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 84 yea, 12 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Paul Amendment to Strike Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
Agree to Paul amendment 6715 to strike the H.R. 5334 duties on countries that buy Russian oil or gas or facilitate sanctions evasion
Amendment Rejected 32 yea, 64 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Pass H.R. 5334, as amended, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Ukraine Security Assistance Budget Amendment
Agree to Bennet amendment 1646 to prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine
Amendment Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Reed Amendment on U.S. Support for Ukraine
Agree to Reed amendment 299 to ensure continued U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression
Amendment Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Final Approval of the National Security Supplemental
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815
Motion Agreed to 79 yea, 18 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Ukraine Supplemental Funding Bill
Pass H.R. 7691
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
John Kennedy on Venezuela and Cuba war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Cuba War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 124, a Cuba war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken 51 yea, 47 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 52 yea, 47 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken (Vice President of the United States voted Yea to break a tie) 50 yea, 50 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 90, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 51 nay, 0 not voting
Other recorded votes
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Israel Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 852, requesting information on Israel's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Honduras Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 616, requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 44 yea, 50 nay, 6 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Waiving Budget Rules for a Tariff and Iran War Price Amendment
Waive budget points of order for Hickenlooper amendment 4956, a reserve fund on consumer price increases from tariffs and the Iran war
Motion Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Paul Amendment Cutting Foreign Aid and Other Spending
Agree to Paul amendment 5378, cutting foreign aid, refugee, Education Department, and NSF budget authority to offset new spending
Amendment Rejected 25 yea, 73 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a War Powers Resolution on Drug Traffickers and Terrorist Groups
Discharge S.J.Res. 83, a war powers resolution on hostilities against designated terrorist and drug-trafficking organizations, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Coons Amendment to Keep International Disaster Aid
Agree to Coons amendment 2856 to strike the H.R. 4 rescission of international disaster assistance funds
Amendment Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an El Salvador Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 195, requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 45 yea, 50 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing the ICC Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 23, imposing sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 54 yea, 45 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Final Approval of the 2024 Appropriations Package
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2882
Motion Agreed to 74 yea, 24 nay, 2 not voting
Sourced statements
3And we need to, joining with the United Kingdom and with Germany and with France, we need to make sure that the world understands that these sanctions are real and that we, as part of the West, are going to enforce them.
The United States and China should talk. The United States wants to, but the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party—the CCP—does not.
This is not just the fight for the people of Ukraine. It’s a fight for the people of the United States of America. It’s a fight for our national security. It’s a fight for Western values and the freedom that we as Americans and Louisiana have come to cherish and love.