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Five Republican Senators Voted With President Trump

Data shows high levels of alignment among several GOP senators with the President since 2025.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Political Parties

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Five Republican senators have not cast a single vote in opposition to President Trump since 2025. During the first seven months of 2025, the Senate held 171 presidential support votes, with 137 specifically regarding nominees.

Why it matters

These alignment statistics illustrate the current level of cohesion within the Senate GOP caucus during the President's second term. Understanding these voting records highlights the degree to which individual senators support or challenge the administration's legislative and appointment goals.

Legislative data confirms 171 total presidential support votes occurred in 2025, with 137 centered on nominations. Senator Susan Collins maintained a 92 percent alignment score, while Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski scored 85 percent and 90 percent respectively.

The players

Donald Trump

He is the current President of the United States.

Susan Collins

She is a Republican United States Senator representing the state of Maine.

Rand Paul

He is a Republican United States Senator representing the state of Kentucky.

Lisa Murkowski

She is a Republican United States Senator representing the state of Alaska.

Jon Ossoff

He is a Democratic United States Senator representing the state of Georgia.

The details

Senator Susan Collins has voted in opposition to President Trump 76 times during his years in office, including three nomination votes in early 2025. By contrast, other members of the caucus have maintained perfect support records, while Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff holds a 10 percent presidential support score.

Timeline

  1. In 2017, Collins cast a decisive vote against Trump's position.

  2. In 2018, Collins cast a decisive vote in Trump's favor.

  3. In 2019, Collins voted to acquit Trump at impeachment trial.

  4. Darline Graham took office in July 2026.

  5. In September 2026, Collins skipped a Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Political Context

Opposition parties frequently cite these voting alignment statistics to argue that the Senate lacks sufficient independent oversight. Conversely, supporters emphasize that high alignment scores are expected during periods of unified party control, reflecting a pattern set during the 2019 Trump impeachment trial.

These voting records directly impact constituents by signaling which senators are likely to support or block specific administrative policies or federal appointments. Voters can use these alignment scores to hold their representatives accountable regarding their specific policy priorities.

The takeaway

Legislative records provide clear indicators of which senators prioritize party alignment versus those who frequently cross the aisle. Readers can monitor these voting scores to predict how individual senators might vote on future judicial or executive branch nominations.

Further reading

For more on the current state of the caucus, visit the Political Parties section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Roll Call.

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