Mr. President, I come to the floor today because yesterday I heard the minority leader on the floor speaking about the economy. He sounded upset, sounded upset to hear that Americans were keeping more of their hard-earned money. He actually called it ``disastrous.'' Ninety-seven percent of Americans benefited from the Working Families Tax Cuts law. This is a benefit. This is not a disaster. What I see as disastrous is the Democrats' demand to raise taxes. They want to raise taxes on hard-working Americans all across the country.
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John Barrasso
Senator · Wyoming · Republican
John Barrasso
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
The following Senators are neccessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 225 Ex.] YEAS--51 Armstrong Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Collins Cornyn Cotton Cramer Crapo Cruz Curtis Daines Ernst Fischer Graham Grassley Hagerty Hawley Hoeven Husted Hyde-Smith Johnson Justice Kennedy Lankford Lee Marshall McCormick Moody Moran Moreno Murkowski Paul Ricketts Risch Rounds Schmitt Scott (FL) Scott (SC) Sheehy Sullivan Thune Tillis…
Mr. President, the American people deserve a government that is open and is functioning. The American people know that government shutdowns cause significant pain to them personally and harm to our Nation. We have had two painful shutdowns in the last year, and the Democrats--and the Democratic leader just left the floor--have caused both of them. Democrats have proven that they are willing to make life harder for Americans, and they do it every time they shut down the government. They think it helps them politically.
Biography
An orthopedic surgeon by training, John Barrasso brought his medical expertise to the U.S. Senate when he was appointed to represent Wyoming in 2007. He has prioritized energy independence, rural healthcare access, and responsible federal land management, reflecting Wyoming’s core concerns. Barrasso has chaired the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, where he led initiatives to streamline infrastructure approvals and support clean water projects. Known for his pragmatic approach, Barrasso works to ensure Wyoming’s interests are represented with a focus on practical solutions and steady leadership.
Education
- M.D., Georgetown University, Washington, DC1978
- B.S. in Biology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC1974
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2007–PresentSenator from Wyoming. 4 terms.
State Senator, Wyoming Senate, 27th District
2003–2007Represented part of Casper in the Wyoming Senate and chaired the Transportation and Highways Committee.
Private Practice Orthopedic Surgeon, Casper, Wyoming
Joined a private orthopedic practice in Casper after completing his medical residency at Yale Medical School.
Chief of Staff, Wyoming Medical Center
Served as chief of staff at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
President, Wyoming Medical Society
Served as president of the Wyoming Medical Society.
Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources14%
Health10%
Energy10%
Taxation6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from John Barrasso's record in Congress.
Healthcare Leadership
Served as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference's Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Water Infrastructure Funding
Championed the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to improve water systems and dams nationwide.
Public Lands Management
Sponsored legislation to streamline permitting for energy development on federal lands in Wyoming.
Veterans' Access to Care
Supported expanding veterans' access to private healthcare through the VA MISSION Act of 2018.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Finance
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