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Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

RRepublicanNE · Senator
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 98
Independence65
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency12
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
21
Total Statements
18
Floor Speeches
3
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 9Taxes: 9Environment: 8Agriculture: 6Housing: 5China: 4Trade: 4Infrastructure: 3Labor: 2Immigration: 2Education: 2Veterans: 2Climate: 1Defense: 1Gun Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 12Urgent: 4Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2

Statements (21)

Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialTaxesClimateEnvironmentS2435SRES747
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 2026 AS "RENEWABLE FUELS MONTH"

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 2026 AS "RENEWABLE FUELS MONTH" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21Foreign PolicyS2434S2435
COST OF LIVING

COST OF LIVING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2434-S2435] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COST OF LIVING Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS2375S2379
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2375-S2379] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS4560S2375
Introductory Statement on S. 4560

Introductory Statement on S. 4560 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2375] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr.…

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Press Release2026-04-17TaxesForeign Policy
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Across Nebraska

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Traveling Across Nebraska The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska. From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state. I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind. I was also able to share how Senate…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15S1790HJRES140
ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15S1789SRES627
NATIONAL SLAM THE SCAM DAY

NATIONAL SLAM THE SCAM DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SLAM…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15S1789SRES673
SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH

SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15UrgentAgricultureHR2066S1789
INVESTING IN ALL OF AMERICA ACT OF 2025

INVESTING IN ALL OF AMERICA ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1789-S1790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-20LaborVeteransAgricultureS1453S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4735

Text of Senate Amendment 4735 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 51 (Friday, March 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 51 (Friday, March 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1453] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4735. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentHousingHR6644S1018
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1018-S1024] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05UrgentEnvironmentHousingInfrastructureHR6644S896
Text of Senate Amendment 4355

Text of Senate Amendment 4355 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S896] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4355. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6644S773
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S773-S796] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147S543
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "INTERIM GUIDANCE SIMPLIFYING APPLICATION... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04BipartisanImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesS1477S1488
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-01-29UrgentS488
ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S488] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-01-29S488SRES46
NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S488] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-01-29S487S488
SUPPORTING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CELEBRATING THE 51ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

SUPPORTING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CELEBRATING THE 51ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17DefenseVeteransS7068S7069
HONORING THE LIFE OF NEBRASKA COMMUNITY LEADER JOHN EDMUND GOTTSCHALK

HONORING THE LIFE OF NEBRASKA COMMUNITY LEADER JOHN EDMUND GOTTSCHALK Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7068-S7069] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2023-09-21TaxesForeign PolicyHousing
TEST 6 LEGISLATION CHAMPIONED BY CORTEZ MASTO TO BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR TRIBES IN NEVADA PASSES SENATE

TEST 6 LEGISLATION CHAMPIONED BY CORTEZ MASTO TO BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR TRIBES IN NEVADA PASSES SENATE The post TEST 6 LEGISLATION CHAMPIONED BY CORTEZ MASTO TO BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR TRIBES IN NEVADA PASSES SENATE appeared first on Senator Pete Ricketts .

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Press Release2022-10-12TaxesForeign Policy
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