BIOGUIDE B001288 · FEC S4NJ00185
Cory Booker
U.S. Senator from New Jersey (since 2013)DINCUMBENT
- Race
- U.S. Senate · New Jersey
- Result
- Cory Booker, projected winner
- Opponents
- Justin Murphy (R); Veronica Fernandez (End the Corruption!); Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party); Eduardo Castillo (D)
- Research
- In depth
Party line14 votes tracked
Broke with Democrats on
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did5 statements · 14 votes
he has been a leader in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act, while also championing proposals to build upon the law, increase access to care, and lower costs
Expand public health coverage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. Senate
2026-11-03
| Cory Booker D | incumbent |
| Justin Murphy R | challenger |
| Veronica Fernandez End the Corruption! | challenger |
| Joanne Kuniansky Socialist Workers Party | challenger |
| Eduardo Castillo D | challenger |
Ran unopposed in the June 2 Democratic primary
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
he has been a leader in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act, while also championing proposals to build upon the law, increase access to care, and lower costs
His Senate issues page says he has led the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act and champions proposals to build on it and increase access to care.[4]
- NOOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements.[5]
1 of 1 vote point the same way as the statement
His Senate issues page says he introduced the Protecting National Access to Reproductive Care Act, which would affirm FDA authority over state law for FDA-approved reproductive health products, including medication abortion drugs.
Documented position[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Cory is an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal
His Senate issues page says he is an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal.[6]
- NOOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.[5]
1 of 1 vote point the same way as the statement
Cosponsored S. 1531, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (119th Congress), which would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic assault weapons.
Documented position[7]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Cosponsored S. 1332, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.
Documented position[8]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- NOOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.[5]
Biography
Cory Booker is the Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey, in office since October 2013, and won re-election on November 3, 2026. A Stanford, Oxford and Yale Law graduate, he started a legal-services nonprofit in Newark, served on the Newark City Council (1998-2002) and as Mayor of Newark (2006-2013), and ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He chairs the Senate Democrats' Strategic Communications Committee. He ran unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary.[1][2][3]
Booker was born in Washington, D.C., in 1969 and grew up in northern New Jersey. At Stanford University he played varsity football and earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1991 and a master's in sociology in 1992.[1][2] As a Rhodes Scholar he earned a graduate degree in history at the University of Oxford in 1994, and he received a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1997.[1][2]
After law school Booker moved to Newark and, according to his Senate biography, started a nonprofit providing legal services to low-income families. He also worked as a staff attorney at the Urban Justice Center and as program coordinator of the Newark Youth Project. He was elected to the Newark City Council at 29 and served from 1998 to 2002, and he was Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.[1][2][14]
Booker won a special election to the U.S. Senate in October 2013 and was re-elected to a full term in November 2014 and again in 2020. His Senate biography cites his work on the First Step Act, a criminal justice law enacted in December 2018.[1][2] He announced a campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on February 1, 2019, and suspended it on January 13, 2020.[1] He serves on the Senate Judiciary, Foreign Relations, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Small Business committees. Senate Democrats elected him chairman of their Strategic Communications Committee without opposition on December 3, 2024.[1][2] On March 31, 2025, Booker began a Senate floor speech that lasted 25 hours and five minutes, the longest in Senate history. He advanced from the June 2, 2026, Democratic primary as the only candidate on the ballot, and according to his Senate biography he lives in Newark's Central Ward.[1][2] He won the November 3, 2026 general election with 62.4% of the vote to Justin Murphy's 35%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Senate passageH.R. 7148 · Bill Passed 71–29 · roll call ↗Democrats 23–24 · Republicans 48–5 |
| 2025-12-17 | Against partyvoted no | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Motion Agreed to 77–20 · roll call ↗Democrats 28–18 · Republicans 49–2 |
| 2025-11-10 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Bill Passed 60–40 · roll call ↗Democrats 8–39 · Republicans 52–1 |
| 2025-11-06 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 90 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–51 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 2–51 |
| 2025-10-30 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 88 · Joint Resolution Passed 51–47 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 4–47 |
| 2025-07-01 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passageH.R. 1 · Bill Passed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3 |
| 2025-06-27 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 59 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–1 · Republicans 1–52 |
| 2025-06-17 | Against partyvoted yes | GENIUS Act — Senate passageS. 1582 · Bill Passed 68–30 · roll call ↗Democrats 18–28 · Republicans 50–2 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 14 votes.
All 14 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Senate passageH.R. 7148 · Bill Passed 71–29 · roll call ↗Democrats 23–24 · Republicans 48–5The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026. |
| 2025-12-17 | Against partyvoted no | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Motion Agreed to 77–20 · roll call ↗Democrats 28–18 · Republicans 49–2The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. This vote sent the House-Senate compromise version to the President, who signed it into law the next day. |
| 2025-11-10 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Bill Passed 60–40 · roll call ↗Democrats 8–39 · Republicans 52–1The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. Eight members of the Democratic caucus joined nearly all Republicans to pass it. |
| 2025-11-06 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 90 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–51 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 2–51S.J.Res. 90 would have directed the President to end military hostilities within or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized, after U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the region. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed, blocking a vote on final passage. |
| 2025-10-30 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 88 · Joint Resolution Passed 51–47 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 4–47S.J.Res. 88 terminates the national emergency the President used to impose broad tariffs on imports from most countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Unlike an earlier April 2025 attempt, this resolution passed the Senate, though it still required House and presidential action to take effect. |
| 2025-07-01 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passageH.R. 1 · Bill Passed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and increases border security and defense spending. It reduces projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adds new work requirements; Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. |
| 2025-06-27 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 59 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–1 · Republicans 1–52S.J.Res. 59 would have directed the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran that Congress had not authorized, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier that month. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed, preventing a vote on final passage. |
| 2025-06-17 | Against partyvoted yes | GENIUS Act — Senate passageS. 1582 · Bill Passed 68–30 · roll call ↗Democrats 18–28 · Republicans 50–2The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation to clear Congress. |
| 2025-04-30 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 49 · Joint Resolution Defeated 49–49 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–0 · Republicans 3–49S.J.Res. 49 would have terminated the national emergency the President declared in April 2025 to impose broad tariffs on imports from most U.S. trading partners. The resolution failed on a tied 49-49 vote. |
| 2025-03-14 | With partyvoted no | Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — Senate passageH.R. 1968 · Bill Passed 54–46 · roll call ↗Democrats 2–45 · Republicans 52–1The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations. |
| 2025-02-13 | With partyvoted no | Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS SecretaryPN Kennedy · Nomination Confirmed 52–48 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 52–1The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, overseeing federal health, food-safety, and drug-regulatory agencies. Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against the nomination. |
| 2025-02-04 | With partyvoted no | Confirmation of Pamela Bondi as Attorney GeneralPN Bondi · Nomination Confirmed 54–46 · roll call ↗Democrats 1–46 · Republicans 53–0The Senate confirmed Pamela Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, to serve as U.S. Attorney General, leading the Justice Department. The vote fell largely along party lines. |
| 2025-01-24 | With partyvoted no | Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of DefensePN Hegseth · Nomination Confirmed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard officer, to serve as Secretary of Defense. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against the nomination. |
| 2025-01-20 | With partyvoted no | Laken Riley Act — Senate passageS. 5 · Bill Passed 64–35 · roll call ↗Democrats 12–35 · Republicans 52–0The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions. |
On the record
Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.
- actionSits on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade), the Committee on the Judiciary (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights), and the Committee on Foreign Relations for the 119th Congress (2025–2026).[15]
- action2025-03-31 · On March 31–April 1, 2025, held the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes, breaking the record for the longest individual floor speech in Senate history (previously held by Sen. Strom Thurmond's 24-hour, 18-minute speech in 1957). The speech criticized policies of the Trump administration's first weeks in office.[15]
- bill2026-09-09 · With Rep. Adriano Espaillat, introduced the Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act, which would create a competitive federal grant program to help behavioral health organizations train community mental wellness workers to expand access to culturally and linguistically responsive mental health services.[16]
Campaign money$18.9M raised · 97% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $13.9M
- PACs & committees $501K
Largest committee contributions
- Victory Now PAC PAC$10K
- American Mobilization PAC PAC$10K
- Common Ground PAC PAC$10K
- Forward Together PAC PAC$10K
- Hold the Line PAC$10K
- M-PAC PAC$10K
- A New Direction PAC PAC$10K
- Oceans PAC PAC$10K
- Educate and Innovate PAC PAC$10K
- Rev Up PAC PAC$10K
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/cory-a-booker
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 23 of 805 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (13), Foreign affairs & defense (8), Education & families (1)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760; To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
A yes vote would have adopted Amendment 6760, which would limit price increases for college athletics tickets. (AI-written)
What it does: Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences t…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 31–14, Republicans 9–40
Sep 28, 2026Official record ↗
S. 1582, As Amended; A bill to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes.
What it does: Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act or the GENIUS Act This act establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins (digital assets which an issuer must redeem for a fixed value).
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 18–26, Republicans 48–2
Jun 17, 2025Official record ↗
Amdt. No. 2307; In the nature of a substitute.
A yes vote adopted Amendment 2307, a substitute amendment that replaced the text of S. 1582, the bill to regulate payment stablecoins. (AI-written)
What it does: Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act or the GENIUS Act This act establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins (digital assets which an issuer must redeem for a fixed value).
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 16–26, Republicans 49–2
Jun 12, 2025Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
With most of their party · Agreed to 46–45 · Yes 45–No 45 · Democrats 0–43, Republicans 45–0
May 11, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 49–47 · Yes 47–No 47 · Democrats 0–45, Republicans 47–0
Feb 12, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Confirmed 48–46 · Yes 46–No 46 · Democrats 0–44, Republicans 46–0
Jun 4, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Rejected 46–49 · Yes 46–No 46 · Democrats 44–0, Republicans 0–46
Jan 15, 2025Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Confirmed 48–47 · Yes 48–No 47 · Democrats 0–45, Republicans 48–0
Jul 23, 2026Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Cory Booker · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.About Cory · U.S. Senate, Office of Sen. Cory Booker Official record
- 3.New Jersey U.S. Senate election results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Health Care · Office of Sen. Cory Booker Official record
- 5.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passage · U.S. Senate · 2025-07-01 Official record
- 6.Environment · Office of Sen. Cory Booker Official record
- 7.S. 1531, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (Assault Weapons Ban of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 8.S. 1332, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (Raise the Wage Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 9.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — Senate passage · U.S. Senate · 2025-01-20 Official record
- 10.Roll call: Resolution to end the global tariff emergency · U.S. Senate · 2025-04-30 Official record
- 11.Roll call: Resolution to end the global tariff emergency · U.S. Senate · 2025-10-30 Official record
- 12.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to discharge · U.S. Senate · 2025-06-27 Official record
- 13.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to discharge · U.S. Senate · 2025-11-06 Official record
- 14.Cory Booker · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 15.Cory Booker · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 16.Booker, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Expand Mental Health Workforce and Bring Care to Underserved Communities · Office of Sen. Cory Booker · 2026-09-09 Official record