Here’s what that experience has taught me: A national security strategy worth its salt must do two things. First, protect U.S. citizens, the homeland, and our way of life. And second, advance American prosperity. That’s it.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Michigan
Elissa Slotkin
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Voting Record — 788
Yes34%
No63%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
Party align92%
Cross-party8%
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Elissa Slotkin
U.S. SenatorDemocratMichigan
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20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 113 cosponsored
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Michiganders, you can find information on vaccines here: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-...
This week in my Intel Briefing, we hit three big things I am watching closely:
1️⃣ The loss of manufacturing jobs in Michigan
2️⃣ Sec. Kennedy undermining vaccine standards
3️⃣ A Supreme Court case on racial profiling by ICE
youtu.be/XZsaIKevqDI
...think about those days afterwards and remember the care we felt for our fellow Americans that feels miles away right now.
(6/6)
...in those first days feel a sense of common purpose — something that feels very far away right now.
So on this anniversary, in addition to remembering the victims and the first responders, please take a moment to...
(5/6)
...what those days and weeks were like just after the attacks.
There were painful and trying moments, including for Muslim-Americans. But overall, all Americans were united. We were on the same team. We didn’t yet know what the post-9/11 world would be like, but we did...
(4/6)
An alarm sounded at the moments the two planes hit, and someone came over the all-campus system to remind us of those harrowing moments.
But given how angry and tense Americans feel right now, the anniversary serves as a stark reminder of... (3/6)
...I knew I wanted to pursue national security as a career. I ended up at the CIA, the Department of Defense, and now a Senator.
Today, we remember those we’ve lost and the courage of our first responders. This is my first 9/11 anniversary in the Senate. (2/6)
Twenty-four years ago today, I was in an econ class in New York, a young graduate student, as the first reports of planes hitting the World Trade Center came in. When the dust and smoke cleared... (1/6)
Russia's incursion into Polish airspace is a thumb in the eye to President Trump, who just rolled out the red carpet for Putin this summer. We need a strong response because Putin is like a toddler.
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@slotkin.senate.gov (D-MI) joins Just Security’s editors-in-chief @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social to discuss her new vision for American National Security.
www.buzzsprout.com/2074610/epis...
Thanks for having me on!
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Many thanks to Senator @slotkin.senate.gov for this wide-ranging conversation with @tessbridgeman.bsky.social and me on @justsecurity.org podcast.
Economic security
China and AI
Fentanyl and military operations against drug cartels
Military on U.S. streets
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www.buzzsprout.com/2074610/epis...
Terrible news. Political violence should be condemned by all decent people, no matter what your political leanings might be.
Condolences to Charlie’s family and friends for their loss.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
President Trump is trying to end mail-in voting.
But we’re overdue for change. The good news is that we have a moment of rare opportunity here. Trump is indeed burning everything down. But instead of snapping back to the old way of doing things, we have to build something new out of the ashes.
Every American deserves to live in a safe city. But there's a right way to go about it and a wrong way.
Putting the U.S. military in uniform, armed, on the streets of our cities and against the will of local authorities, is not it.
Our bipartisan bill is simple. It’s about prevention, early detection, and giving firefighters every possible chance to return home safe to their families.
Learn more about our bill here: www.slotkin.senate.gov/2025/09/09/s...
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, and in doing so, they are unfortunately exposed to dangerous chemicals that increase their risk of cancer. Ensuring that these hardworking men and women have access to regular, free cancer screenings is the least we can do.
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Voting History788 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
788 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | S.J. Res. 7 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (50-38) |
| 2025-05-07 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
| 2025-05-06 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-05-06 | S.J. Res. 7 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-05-06 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-05-06 | H.J. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (55-45) |
| 2025-05-05 | H.J. Res. 61 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-05-01 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-05-01 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-46) |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 75 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-45) |
| 2025-04-30 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40) |
| 2025-04-30 | S.J. Res. 49 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (49-49, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-04-30 | S.J. Res. 49 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (49-49) |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 75 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 42 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-46) |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 42 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (83-14) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (60-36) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (67-29) |
| 2025-04-28 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27) |
| 2025-04-11 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (60-25) |
| 2025-04-11 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25) |
| 2025-04-11 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (59-26) |
| 2025-04-11 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25) |
| 2025-04-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2025-04-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-04-10 | H.J. Res. 20 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (53-44) |
| 2025-04-09 | H.J. Res. 20 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (60-37) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (66-32) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32) |
| 2025-04-08 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2025-04-07 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39) |
| 2025-04-05 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-04-05 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Accept House changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2025-04-05 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-52) |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.