Senator Raphael Warnock, Democratic from Georgia

Raphael Warnock

Senator · Georgia · Democrat

Raphael Warnock

Senate Floor

Recent comments in the Senate

Mr. President, this letter restricts the President's tariff authority under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This is a small but meaningful victory for all Americans who continue to suffer under this President's reckless tariffs. Let's be clear: Putin is a war criminal, and his war machine must be stopped. But we should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this President's tariff regime. That is a false choice, and it is one that I am not willing to accept.
Tariffs (Executive Session)··Share
Mr. President, today, I rise to pay tribute to the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs on its landmark 25th anniversary. I also want to recognize its leadership, including founding dean Thomas P. Lauth, who served from 2001 to 2013; dean Stefanie Lindquist, from 2013 to 2016; interim dean Robert Grafstein, from 2016 to 2017; and current dean Matthew Auer, who has led the school since 2017.
RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA'S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS··Share
Madam President, I rise today to ask a simple question. After 109 days of a failed war and now a fragile, temporary--but welcome--truce, will my Republican colleagues choose today to finally stand up to this President? Will my colleagues say ``enough is enough'' to the President who ran as a candidate promising no new wars?
On S.J. Res. 172··Share
Biography
Raphael Warnock, who served for years as senior pastor at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, was elected U.S. Senator for Georgia in 2021. He has prioritized expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting voting rights, and strengthening economic opportunities for families. Warnock co-sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and has secured federal funding for rural broadband expansion across Georgia. He brings an empathetic, community-focused approach to representing his state, emphasizing practical solutions and responsive leadership.
Education
  • B.A. in Psychology, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
    1991
  • M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
  • M.Phil., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
  • Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2021–Present

    Senator from Georgia. 2 terms.

  • Baptist Pastor

Policy Focus
Health10%
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Transportation and Public Works6%
Government Operations and Politics4%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Raphael Warnock's record in Congress.

  • Medicaid Expansion Advocacy

    Championed efforts to expand Medicaid coverage in Georgia, increasing access to healthcare for low-income residents.

  • Affordable Insulin Act

    Co-sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for insured Americans.

  • Port of Savannah Funding

    Secured federal funding for the expansion and modernization of the Port of Savannah to boost Georgia’s economy.

  • Rural Broadband Investment

    Helped secure investments to expand high-speed internet access in rural Georgia communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Special Committee on Aging
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Finance

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