Pete Ricketts
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John Peter Ricketts is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Nebraska since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 40th governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialPete Ricketts holds the office of U.S. Senator from Nebraskaprofile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Booker Amdt. No. 6835
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Booker Amdt. No. 6805
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Paul Amdt. No. 6758
- VerifiedVoted Nay on H. Con. Res. 89
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Amdt. No. 6776
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ricketts, Senate Republicans Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Ricketts on Improving Cost of Living for Nebraskans
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ricketts Celebrates UNLOCK AUKUS, Bills Passing Committee
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Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Ratepayer Protection Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
H. Con. Res. 89
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Amdt. No. 6776
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
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lementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Thursday July 2nd, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in announcing the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. It will also identify vulnerabilities in ... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_
elementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Friday June 26th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to support the American Dream and make the Good Life more attainable for the next generation of Nebraskans. He highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and... Continue R
elementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Friday June 26th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his work in the Senate to make the Good Life affordable for all Nebraskans. Ricketts discussed how the Trump Accounts invest in the next generation of Nebraskans. He als... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_
mentor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Wednesday June 24th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to drive down the cost of living for Nebraskans. Ricketts highlighted his efforts to pass year-round E15. “Biofuels are a win-win-win. They save consumers money at the pump, help clean up the environment, and... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-gr
ementor-repeater-item-88b5e13 elementor-inline-item" itemprop="datePublished"> Thursday June 18th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated passage of the UNLOCK AUKUS Act and other bills in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The UNLOCK AUKUS Act was previously introduced by Senators Ricketts and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to strengthen the trilateral sec... Continue Reading <div class="jet-listing-grid_