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U.S. Senator from Oregon
Born
May 3, 1949
Age 77
Phone
(202) 224-5244
Office
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Oregon

Ron Wyden

Ronald Lee Wyden is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a seat he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 1996. Upon the death of Representative Don Young in 2022, Wyden became the dean of the West Coast's Congressional delegation. He is the dean of Oregon's congressional delegation and serves as the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. Known for his libertarian-leaning stances within the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for privacy rights, internet freedom, and limiting government surveillance, positioning him as a defender of civil liberties.

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Voting Record — 851
Yes28%
No70%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Ron Wyden
U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon
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Ron's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 84 sponsored · 373 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden
Oregon Capital Chronicle@oregoncapitalchronicle.comMar 12(source)
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Oregon’s senior U.S. senator warned Thursday. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/wyden...
Wyden questions changes to postmark rule as tax, election deadlines loom • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Widescale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and elections.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 11(source)
I've long been sounding the alarm on Section 702 of FISA, and secret, legal loopholes the government uses to spy on Americans. The program is up for reauthorization in April and I'll be fighting like hell to make sure the current program doesn’t get rubber stamped.
Burgess Everett
@burgessev.bsky.social
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Sen. Ron Wyden says there's secret classified info in 702 surveillance program about Americans' privacy “The American people are going to be stunned that it took so long and that Congress has been debating this authority with insufficient information" www.semafor.com/newsletter/0...
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 10(source)
As the U.S. gets dragged into yet another endless war in the Middle East by Donald Trump, at a bare minimum the American people deserve someone heading up the NSA who won’t have to learn on the job while defending our country against cyber attacks.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 10(source)
He also has no experience in national cyber matters. The country needs someone who is prepared on day one to protect this country from cyber adversaries like Iran, China and Russia.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 10(source)
Donald Trump is weaponizing agencies like ICE to surveil and target American citizens. The Senate has no business putting someone in charge of the NSA who won’t commit to protecting Americans’ constitutional rights.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 10(source)
During his confirmation hearing, I pressed Rudd on the NSA's sprawling surveillance powers and whether he would spy on Americans. During that questioning, he showed no understanding of the Fourth Amendment and the basic constitutional right to privacy of every American.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 10(source)
This week the Senate is going to vote on Joshua Rudd to be Director of the NSA. He's a dangerous nominee to lead an agency with a history of abusing domestic surveillance capabilities. Here's why:
Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden
Andy Greenberg@agreenberg.bsky.socialMar 4(source)
Senator Ron Wyden and Rep. Shontel Brown are calling for an investigation into the vulnerability of modern computers to what the NSA calls TEMPEST: spy techniques that pick up devices' accidental electromagnetic/radio/acoustic emissions to learn their secrets. www.wired.com/story/how-vu...
How Vulnerable Are Computers to an 80-Year-Old Spy Technique? Congress Wants Answers
A pair of US lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how easily spies can steal information based on devices’ electromagnetic and acoustic leaks—a spying trick the NSA once codenamed TEMPEST.
Reposted bySenator Ron Wyden
OPB@opb.orgMar 4(source)
Oregon's snowpack is meager so far, and fears are growing that this summer's wildfire conditions will be dire. With about half of the state's land managed by the federal government, Sen. Ron Wyden is pushing the Trump administration to provide some answers on its plans to do to prepare.
US Sen. Ron Wyden wants answers from Trump administration on wildfire preparedness
Lawmakers across the West are nervous about a potentially destructive wildfire season at a time when federal firefighting agencies are strained.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 4(source)
Every Republican that stands in the way of my bill is complicit in the Trump administration's coverup for Epstein. I have no intention to go away. I'm going to keep at it until we have justice.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 4(source)
-More information about Epstein’s patterns: how he controlled women and girls by controlling their accounts -How Epstein’s henchmen, including those who still control his estate, assisted in his crimes.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 4(source)
Here's what's buried in those files that Republicans don't want you to see: -Who funded and enabled Epstein. -Where Epstein’s payments went. -Any connections between Epstein and organized crime.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govMar 4(source)
I've been trying to get the Treasury's hidden Epstein files turned over since 2023. Last night I tried again to get them disclosed and Republicans blocked my bill to do so.
Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.govFeb 28(source)
Donald Trump is unilaterally dragging us into another costly and deadly war in the Middle East that the American people don't want. Trump and Hegseth are putting American lives on the line to make themselves feel powerful, while our military families pay the real price.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 196 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Motion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17S. Res. 616 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 172 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 190 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)

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