John Barrasso
Senator for Wyoming · Republican · United States
“We got rid of the tax on overtime. We eliminated tax on Social Security. More money in people's pockets. And then on top of that, we expanded the child tax credit. It is now $2,200 per child. We delivered permanent relief--you know about this as do I, in my home State, from the dreaded death tax.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“But yet every single Democrat in this House voted against these valuable accounts--every one of them--and that includes the two Senators from Georgia where Delta Airlines is headquartered. Democrats refuse to even put children's financial interests first.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“And I have always said people at home with money in their pocket have a much better time figuring out how to spend it or save it or invest it than does the government. Across the country, more people are working. Take-home pay is rising. These are good signs.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“A number of their candidates have said it around the country. They said so they can provide healthcare for illegal immigrants with taxpayers paying for it. That is the new Democratic Party. They are radical, they are extreme, they are dangerous, they are scary, and yet they proudly march off saying that is their new mantra.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I want to talk today about action, action Republicans are taking to lower the costs for American people. Let's start with the cost of energy. We need to be able to build, to build things faster, better, cheaper, smarter. That is what we need in America today.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“It was insurance brokers gaming the system, and they earned a commission for each one of these new accounts. We are putting an end to this. There is no verification of identity, no notice of whatever the people made--if they were people or not--no identification of identity, income, or immigration status.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
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“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be the next amendments in order; that the amendments be reported by number, with no amendments in order prior to a vote in relation to the amendments. The first is Bennet No. 540, followed by Schiff No. 316, then Sullivan No. 1029, Schumer No. 776, Ossoff No. 407, Wyden No. 308, Baldwin No. 276, and Reed No. 172.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“They sent stimulus checks to criminals like the Boston Marathon bomber. It is almost unbelievable. The Federal Government is too big. It spends too much. Republicans will end this wasteful Washington spending. We will get America back on track. After 4 years of high prices and open borders, our Nation and Americans deserve a path to safety and prosperity. Starting with this Republican budget, that is what the American people will finally get. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“To the rest of the country, that is common sense. Americans want the FBI to fight crime. Kash Patel is the man to do it. If you want to defend our constitutional rights, confirm Kash Patel. If you want justice and accountability, confirm Kash Patel. If you want to keep our communities safe, we need to confirm Kash Patel. He is a man of integrity and fidelity to the rule of law. I look forward to voting to confirm him. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate19 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate19 February 2025Source ↗
“He is the right choice to make America healthy again. I look forward to voting to confirm him. I yield the floor.”
Senate12 February 2025Source ↗
“Grizzly Bears Now, Mr. President, on a different matter, one critically important to my home State of Wyoming, under the Constitution, most decisions affecting our lives are meant to be made at the local or the State level. But for decades, unelected, unaccountable, heavyhanded Federal bureaucrats have taken away decisions from the States. They have centralized power and ignored the local experts. We need to put the power back into the hands of the people and the States. That is where it belongs. That is what our Founding Fathers envisioned.”
Senate11 February 2025Source ↗
“Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard Additionally, Mr. President, here we are on the floor of the Senate, and the Senate will vote soon on the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence. She has the right background, she has the right experience, and she has the right perspective to keep our Nation safe and to keep it secure. Congresswoman Gabbard has served in uniform for more than 20 years. She deployed to the Middle East several times. She serves in the military today and was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel.”
Senate11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 474 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I have just come from a meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu. Our meeting comes on the heels of incredibly good news for everyone, and that is that hostages are coming home. Earlier this week, Keith Siegel, an American hostage, was released. He is a 65-year-old American citizen, currently lives in Israel. He is a father; he is a grandfather. On October 7 of 2023, he was abducted by Hamas, taken to their underground tunnels, and his wife was also taken hostage.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, the Justice Department needs a leader--a leader who has the qualifications, the experience, the determination, and the moral clarity to keep our Nation safe. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is that leader. She has my vote and my vocal support. The Attorney General is America's top prosecutor. The role should be filled by an experienced prosecutor. Attorney General Bondi has prosecution experience--a lot of it. She spent almost 30 years as a criminal prosecutor and then a State attorney general.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Cate for her hard work as an intern in my Washington, DC, office. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of Wyoming. Cate is a native of Virginia. She is currently a junior at Madeira School in McLean, VA. She has demonstrated a strong work ethic, which has made her an invaluable asset to our office. The quality of her work is reflected in her great efforts over the last several months.”
Senate3 February 2025Source ↗
“I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Bondi nomination be waived.”
Senate3 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum calls with respect to the Wright and Collins nominations be waived.”
Senate30 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on confirmation of the Burgum nomination at 6:15 p.m. today and that if cloture is invoked on the Wright nomination, all postcloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on cloture of the Collins nomination; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Collins nomination, all postcloture time be considered expired and the votes on the confirmations of the nominations occur at times to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Democrat leader, no earlier than Monday, February 3.”
Senate30 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, first let me start that all of us here in the Senate and around the country, having seen what we saw that happened last night at Reagan National Airport, it was tragic. It was heartbreaking. There are many questions that need to be answered in the coming days, but today all of America is praying--praying for the 64 individuals on the American Airlines flight that lost their lives, praying for the 3 soldiers aboard the Army helicopter, praying for the families of the victims.”
Senate30 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate30 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Zeldin nomination be waived.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“Through 3 hours of tough questions, Lee Zeldin provided quality answers and proved that he is well qualified. He showed he is committed to strong environmental protection and to energy production. He is the right nominee to lead the EPA. The Senate should confirm him quickly. I yield the floor.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 6 minutes, followed by Senator Whitehouse for up to 6 minutes, prior to the scheduled rollcall vote.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“They deserve not to be used in political games--games like the ones that the Senate Democrats are playing today on this very floor. Democrats should be ashamed, and Democrats should be embarrassed. Therefore, I object.”
Senate28 January 2025Source ↗
“From the Erie Canal to the transcontinental railroad in the 19th century, from the Panama Canal to the Interstate Highway System in the 20th century, infrastructure transformed our commercial Republic into an economic superpower. Today, our highways, our bridges, our ports, and our airways need improvement as travel and commerce hit record highs. We need to build great things in America again. Families and businesses need confidence that they will get where they need to go. Sean Duffy is dedicated to moving our Nation forward. As Secretary of Transportation, he will lead the Department with safety and modernization at the forefront. I look forward to confirming Congressman Duffy today and working with him during this next administration. I yield the floor.”
Senate28 January 2025Source ↗
“Nomination of Sean Duffy Mr. President, on another matter, since January 20, the U.S. Senate has confirmed five of President Trump's well-qualified nominees. Today we will confirm the sixth. Former Congressman Sean Duffy is the nominee to be the Secretary of Transportation. Congressman Duffy received unanimous support in the Commerce Committee. As Secretary of Transportation, Congressman Duffy will be responsible for ensuring Americans have reliable infrastructure and safe travel. His job is critical to America's economic success.”
Senate28 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded”
Senate28 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived with respect to the Duffy nomination.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles, where applicable, be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“The Senate has an obligation to confirm them quickly. To deny a President his Cabinet is wrong, especially when we are talking about the national security team. Any delay denies our Nation a Homeland Security Secretary when open borders endanger every community in America. It denies the country a Treasury Secretary at a time when painfully high prices are hurting families and hurting small businesses. It denies the country a Secretary of Transportation when our ports and our airlines need urgent attention. The President deserves to have his team in place, and Senate Republicans will overcome the roadblocks, and we will confirm them. The choice for Democrats is simple: the easy way or the hard way. Mr. President, we are going to get them confirmed. I yield the floor.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent also that the mandatory quorum call in relation to the Ratcliffe nomination be waived.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗
“First, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Durbin and I be allowed to speak for up to 15 minutes each prior to the scheduled rollcall vote.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗
“But disgruntled Democrats should not use the Senate's constitutional power as an excuse to delay and deny. Americans want results. That is what they voted for in November. They did not vote for resistance. They want to get this country back on track. I yield the floor.”
Senate22 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate22 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I want to turn to a separate matter, and I think all of us are heartbroken by what we see happening in Los Angeles with the devastating fires. There has been a horrific loss of life, of homes, and businesses due to these California fires, and the loss is just staggering.”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I want to turn to a separate matter, and I think all of us are heartbroken by what we see happening in Los Angeles with the devastating fires.”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗
“I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗
“This is what he said, he said: Pretend that you are in a parking lot in a Wal-Mart in Scranton, PA, as we are out traveling around the State in our own home States. He said: Well, I am going to vote against a bill that allows people to deport people that are charged with a crime or have a criminal record? To me, I hope others will listen to Senator Fetterman and hear those words and realize how ridiculous it sounds that anyone would vote against the Laken Riley Act. The Laken Riley Act deserves strong, targeted amendments and swift passage in this body and then signed into law by the President. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.”
Senate14 January 2025Source ↗
“This week, the U.S. Senate is engaging in our constitutional duty of advice and consent. Advice and consent means to deliberate, to debate. It means giving advice to the nominees, and we are doing that and have done it. But it is no excuse to distract and delay or to slander and then to try to search and destroy. The Senate is going to follow the mandate of the American people and confirm President Trump's strong nominees. We will do it swiftly. We are committed to working around the clock, including nights and weekends, if Democrats choose to deliberately delay. With this majority, with our new President-elect, we will deliver a new direction for America. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate14 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.”
Senate9 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.”
Senate9 January 2025Source ↗