Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican from South Carolina

Lindsey Graham

Senator · South Carolina · Republican

Lindsey Graham

Biography
Lindsey Graham, a former Air Force officer and attorney, has represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003. He is known for his focus on national security, judicial appointments, and immigration reform. Graham played a leading role in the confirmation of several Supreme Court justices as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has co-authored bipartisan legislation on immigration. He approaches his work with a reputation for direct engagement and coalition-building, aiming to address both state and national concerns for South Carolinians.
Education
  • J.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
    1981
  • B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
    1977
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2003–Present

    Senator from South Carolina. 4 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    1995–2003

    Represented South Carolina's 3rd congressional district for 4 terms.

  • Member, South Carolina House of Representatives

    1992–94

  • City Attorney for Central, Sc

    1990–94

  • Attorney, Private Practice

    1988

  • Assistant County Attorney for Oconee County

    1988–92

Policy Focus
International Affairs20%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%
Health3%
Immigration3%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Lindsey Graham's record in Congress.

  • Judiciary Committee Leadership

    Chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, overseeing Supreme Court confirmation hearings including those for Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett.

  • 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

    Co-sponsored legislation to reauthorize and extend the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund for first responders.

  • Military Justice Reform

    Authored reforms to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to strengthen protections for victims of sexual assault in the armed forces.

  • Bipartisan Immigration Proposal

    Co-authored the 2013 bipartisan 'Gang of Eight' immigration reform bill, which passed the Senate but not the House.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on the BudgetChairman
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

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