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Committee on Rules and Administration

Senate

Standing

Committee on Rules and Administration

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the organization and operation of Congress. This includes matters such as congressional rules and procedures, corruption, the relationship of Congress with the other branches of government, and general administration of the Senate. The Committee is also responsible for recommending improvements in organization and operation with a view toward strengthening Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States.

Leadership

Addison Mitchell McConnell

Republican • Kentucky

Alejandro Padilla

Democrat • California

Members (18)

Alejandro Padilla

Democrat • CA

Ranking Member

Addison Mitchell McConnell

Republican • KY

Rafael Edward Cruz

Republican • TX

Charles Ellis Schumer

Democrat • NY

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican • WV

Mark R. Warner

Democrat • VA

Roger F. Wicker

Republican • MS

Amy Klobuchar

Democrat • MN

Debra Fischer

Republican • NE

Jeff Merkley

Democrat • OR

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican • MS

Thomas Jonathan Ossoff

Democrat • GA

William Francis Hagerty

Republican • TN

Michael F. Bennet

Democrat • CO

Peter Welch

Democrat • VT

Katie Boyd Britt

Republican • AL

John Boozman

Republican • AR

Laphonza Romanique Butler

Democrat • CA

Recent Legislation

SRES-605introduced

Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Referred To · February 11, 2026

SRES-597introduced

Providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.

Referred To · February 5, 2026

S-3752introduced

Amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Referred To · January 30, 2026

SRES-574introduced

Observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.

Referred To · January 6, 2026

S-3425introduced

Establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes.

Referred To · December 10, 2025

S-3343introduced

Provide for additional funding for grants for reemployment services and eligibility assessments through a reduction in funds in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.

Referred To · December 4, 2025

SRES-526introduced

Withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Reported By · December 17, 2025

S-3177introduced

Amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes.

Referred To · November 18, 2025

Upcoming Schedule

No upcoming meetings, hearings, or markups scheduled for this committee.

Meeting Videos

Business meeting to consider S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Business meeting to consider S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee, an original resolution entitled, "Omnibus Committee Funding Resolution", and adoption of committee rules of procedure for the 119th Congress.

Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee, an original resolution entitled, "Omnibus Committee Funding Resolution", and adoption of committee rules of procedure for the 119th Congress.

Hearing Records

10 transcripts available

State And Local Perspectives On Election Administration

Senate Procedures To Confirm Nominees

Ongoing Threats To Election Administration

Oversight Of The United States Government Publishing Office

Administration Of Upcoming Elections

Oversight Of The United States Election Assistance Commission