Tina Smith
DDemocratMN · Senator
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 98
Independence33
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency23
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology37
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
17
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Foreign Policy: 24Taxes: 23Environment: 14Immigration: 7Trade: 6Infrastructure: 6Agriculture: 5Healthcare: 4Labor: 3Defense: 3Veterans: 2Housing: 2Education: 2Crime & Justice: 2Climate: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 26Bipartisan: 7Urgent: 4
Statements (37)
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesForeign Policy
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance…U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC)…
Press Release2026-04-27ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Catherine Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their ParentsU.S. Senators Tina Smith, Catherine Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationS2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5385Text of Senate Amendment 5385 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5385.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22S2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5388Text of Senate Amendment 5388 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5388.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationS2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5387Text of Senate Amendment 5387 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5387.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22Foreign PolicyChinaTradeS1989
Text of Senate Amendment 5087Text of Senate Amendment 5087 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5087.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22Civil RightsS2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5383Text of Senate Amendment 5383 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5383.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationTaxesCrime & JusticeS2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5384Text of Senate Amendment 5384 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5384.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationS2032
Text of Senate Amendment 5386Text of Senate Amendment 5386 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5386.…
Press Release2026-04-20UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth’s Role in Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran WarU.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth’s Role in Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined nine senators in seeking answers on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s role in weakening civilian…
Press Release2026-04-20UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Smith, Klobuchar Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP FundingSmith, Klobuchar Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP Funding WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available to all states, including…
Floor Speech2026-04-16S1827
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOORPRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1827] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE…
Floor Speech2026-04-15TaxesClimateEnvironmentS1779S1780
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS1790S1806
H.J. RES. 140H.J. RES. 140 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1790-S1806] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] H.J. RES. 140 Ms.…
Floor Speech2026-04-14S1744
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOORPRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1744] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE…
Press Release2026-04-07TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Threats to Commit War Crimes in IranU.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran’s leadership…
Press Release2026-04-06TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Klobuchar, Smith Call on Federal Highway Administration to Allow St. Louis County to Use Project Labor AgreementsKlobuchar, Smith Call on Federal Highway Administration to Allow St. Louis County to Use Project Labor Agreements WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are calling on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve…
Press Release2026-03-27UrgentHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
U.S. Senator Smith, Rep. Davids Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Improved Data, ResearchU.S. Senator Smith, Rep. Davids Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Improved Data, Research WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) re-introduced legislation to address America’s worsening maternal mortality…
Floor Speech2026-03-26S1665
HONORING MASTER SERGEANT NICOLE AMORHONORING MASTER SERGEANT NICOLE AMOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-24TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith After Voting Against Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland SecurityStatement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith After Voting Against Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after voting against confirming U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to lead the Department of Homeland…
Press Release2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Release of Blatnik Bridge Replacement FundingU.S. Senator Tina Smith on Release of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Funding WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after it was announced the U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing the funding necessary to begin construction to replace the…
Press Release2026-03-12BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyHousing
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION INCLUDED IN LANDMARK HOUSING PACKAGE THAT PASSED THE UNITED STATES SENATEU.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION INCLUDED IN LANDMARK HOUSING PACKAGE THAT PASSED THE UNITED STATES SENATE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the top Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, announced that one of her major bipartisan bills aimed at combatting…
Press Release2026-03-11BipartisanTaxesForeign Policy
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Jim Banks Introduce New Bipartisan Youth Suicide Prevention LegislationU.S. Senators Tina Smith, Jim Banks Introduce New Bipartisan Youth Suicide Prevention Legislation WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act, requiring middle and high schools to include mental…
Press Release2026-03-11TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Strengthen Teacher WorkforceU.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Strengthen Teacher Workforce Washington, DC — This week, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Addressing Teacher Shortages Act, bicameral legislation to help schools recruit, prepare and retain educators amid the ongoing teacher shortage. The bill…
Press Release2026-03-05TaxesForeign Policy
Senators Mullin, Smith Introduce the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country ActSenators Mullin, Smith Introduce the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and…
Press Release2026-03-04TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Voting to Halt Military Actions in IranStatement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Voting to Halt Military Actions in Iran WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after voting on a War Powers Resolution that stipulates any further United States participation in hostilities against Iran must be…
Press Release2026-03-03BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Investments in Rural Transit ActU.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Investments in Rural Transit Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Investments in Rural Transit Act, a bipartisan bill to help rural transit providers…
Press Release2026-03-03TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project FundingBaldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the…
Press Release2026-02-23TaxesForeign PolicyEducation
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis to Speak at “People’s State of the Union”U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis to Speak at “People’s State of the Union” MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced she is boycotting President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address. Senator Smith will be speaking at MoveOn’s…
Floor Speech2026-01-28BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareAbortionS307S334
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ContinuedCONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S307-S334] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-01-14Crime & JusticeHR6938S222
Text of Senate Amendment 4225Text of Senate Amendment 4225 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S222] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareAgricultureS1176
Text of Senate Amendment 318Text of Senate Amendment 318 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 318.…
Floor Speech2025-02-20S1176
Text of Senate Amendment 317Text of Senate Amendment 317 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 317.…
Floor Speech2024-12-18UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3415HR5443
KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT ACCESS ACTKATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT ACCESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7149-S7151] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-18BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentForeign PolicyS7145S5595
AMENDING THE THYE-BLATNIK ACTAMENDING THE THYE-BLATNIK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-17HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS7070S7078
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT--ContinuedWILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7070-S7078] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2018-07-25EnvironmentHousingAgricultureHR6147S5377
Text of Senate Amendment 3546Text of Senate Amendment 3546 Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S5377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 3546.…