
Jim Justice
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James Conley Justice II is an American politician and businessman serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2017 to 2025 as the 36th governor of West Virginia. Justice was once a billionaire, but his net worth was estimated at $664.2 million in 2025, making him the richest U.S. senator as of that year. He inherited a coal mining business from his father that included 94 companies. He and his family own the Greenbrier, a luxury resort and National Historic Landmark in White Sulphur Springs. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialJim Justice holds the office of U.S. Senator from West Virginiaprofile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Paul Amdt. No. 6715
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on S. Res. 817
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of N.Y., to be Director of National Intelligence
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Visits Marshall Health Network – Hoops Family Children’s Hospital
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Visits Elkins VFW for Veterans Mobile Offices Hours
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Joins First Settlement Physical Therapy in Support of the SAFE Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Justice Delivers Remarks at the Marion County Veterans Memorial Dedication
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
- VerifiedSponsored: GROUSE Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 4784
- VerifiedSponsored: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day".
- VerifiedSponsored: Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025
- VerifiedSponsored: A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer".
Voting Record Feed
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500
Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Paul Amdt. No. 6715
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
S. Res. 817
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
2026-05-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-04-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-04-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-04-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-03-25: Amendment SA 4784 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2026-03-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2025-12-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
2025-12-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
2025-09-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Statements & Newsroom
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 8, 2026 HUNTINGTON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Marshall Health Network – Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, where he met with patients, families, and caregivers to hear firsthand about their experiences and learn... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10340 post-10340 press
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 7, 2026 ELKINS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a visit to his Veterans Mobile Office Hours at the Elkins VFW. “As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we also... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10337 post-10337 press_releases type
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 6, 2026 BECKLEY, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice joined First Settlement Physical Therapy to discuss his bill, the SAFE Act. “This bill is about prevention, plain and simple. If we can help seniors stay steady on... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10335 post-10335 pre
s="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> July 3, 2026 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today,Senator Jim Justice released a statement commemorating America’s 250th birthday and celebrating Independence Day: “Independence Day is a day every American ought to be proud of.... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10332 post-1033
="elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3d37f0e elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> June 30, 2026 FAIRMONT, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Marion County Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony: “I know this memorial has been a long time coming, and it is incredible that we get... Continue Reading <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loop-item-10329 post-10329