Timeline

Mark Kelly

24 dated events on the record · 16 primary-source · 0 contradictions · 2016–2026

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2026-04-01 Other facts PRIMARY [statement] On April 1, 2026, Kelly cheered the launch of Artemis II, praising American technology and space exploration: 'Artemis II is proof that only in the United States of America can we aim for the stars and…
2026-03-31 Transactions SECONDARY Q1 2026: Raised approximately $13 million, bringing the six-month haul to nearly $26 million — nearly five times his typical pace. Time magazine named Kelly one of the '100 most influential people' in April 2026. The…
2026-02-12 Votes SECONDARY On January 12, 2026, Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan, the DOD, and the Navy over the censure and threatened demotion, arguing it violated his First Amendment rights. A federal…
2026-01-29 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on S.Amdt. to H.R. 2471/H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations — Motion to Invoke Cloture (January 2026)) on 2026-01-29: Kelly voted to block DHS funding after ICE/Border Patrol fatally…
2026-01-25 Votes PRIMARY [statement] On January 25, 2026, Kelly declared he would vote against DHS funding following fatal ICE/Border Patrol shootings in Minneapolis, stating: 'I'm going to do everything I can to stop Trump's deployment of…
2025-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY Q4 2025: Raised $12.5 million, most pouring in after November 18 when Kelly joined five other congressional Democrats in a video calling on military personnel to disobey unlawful orders. Trump accused them of sedition…
2025-07-01 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment) on 2025-07-01: Kelly voted Nay, citing the CBO's projection of $930 billion in Medicaid cuts. The bill also provided $9.9…
2025-07-01 Votes PRIMARY [vote] On July 1, 2025, Kelly voted Nay on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), citing its $930 billion in Medicaid cuts. The bill funded NASA's Artemis program with $9.9 billion. The Arizona Center for…
2025-06-12 Votes PRIMARY Voted yea on S. 1582 (GENIUS Act (Stablecoin Regulation) — Cloture Vote) on 2025-06-12: Kelly voted to advance the crypto industry's top legislative priority. Stand With Crypto endorsed Kelly for supporting the CLARITY…
2025-02-21 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on S.Con.Res.7 (Senate 2025 Budget Resolution (Reconciliation)) on 2025-02-21: Kelly voted against the budget framework that initiated the reconciliation process for the OBBB. The AFL-CIO scored this vote…
2025-02-04 Votes PRIMARY Voted yea on Various — Cabinet Confirmations (Confirmation of Marco Rubio (Secretary of State), John Ratcliffe (CIA), Scott Bessent (Treasury), Sean Duffy (Transportation), Lee Zeldin (EPA), Doug Burgum (Interior)) on…
2025-02-04 Votes PRIMARY [platform] During the 2020 campaign, Kelly criticized Trump border policies and voted against border wall funding. By 2022, he campaigned as a border security advocate who had pushed Biden to close gaps in the wall…
2025-01-20 Votes PRIMARY [vote] Kelly voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) on January 20, 2025, one of 12 Senate Democrats joining Republicans to mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants merely arrested for — not convicted of…
2025-01-20 Votes PRIMARY Voted yea on S. 5 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-20: Kelly was one of only 12 Senate Democrats to vote for mandatory ICE detention of undocumented immigrants based on arrest — not conviction. Arizona…
2024-06-30 Transactions SECONDARY Top contributing industries (2019-2024): Retired ($1,276,288), Education ($210,265), Democratic/Liberal ($185,858), Misc Issues ($159,109), Health Professionals ($124,501).
2024-06-30 Transactions SECONDARY Top contributing organizations (2019-2024): Arnold Ventures ($13,200), University of Arizona ($12,184), Society for Cardiovascular Angiography ($10,000), Arizona State University ($9,204), Padres LP ($8,000).
2024-06-30 Transactions SECONDARY 2019-2024 election cycle: Raised $95,295,901; Spent $93,517,253; Cash on hand $3,181,171; Debts $0. Source of Funds: Large individual contributions 52.62% ($50.1M), Small individual contributions (<$200) 44.33%…
2022-07-29 Votes PRIMARY [statement] During his 2022 reelection campaign, Kelly pushed the Biden administration to close 'gaps' in the border wall in Yuma, Arizona. A Tucson editorial noted: 'Mark Kelly: We need to deal with some of the gaps…
2021-08-04 Votes PRIMARY [vote] Kelly voted three times in 2021 to defund border wall construction: on February 5, May 20, and August 4, voting against amendments to prohibit canceling border wall contracts for which funds had already been…
2021-08-04 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on S.Amdt. to S.Con.Res. (Border Wall Funding Amendments (3 votes in 2021)) on 2021-08-04: Kelly voted three separate times in 2021 against amendments to prohibit canceling border wall contracts — in effect…
2019-03-05 Stated positions PRIMARY [disclosure] The Intercept reported in March 2019 that Kelly had given 'at least 19 paid corporate speeches' including to Goldman Sachs, and attended a high-dollar DC fundraiser hosted by a top corporate lobbying firm…
2019-03-05 Transactions SECONDARY Leadership PAC: Liftoff PAC. ActBlue processed the majority of small-dollar donations. Kelly took a 'no corporate PAC money' pledge in 2019 but gave dozens of paid speeches to corporate clients including Goldman Sachs…
2019-02-12 Stated positions PRIMARY [platform] Kelly took a 'no corporate PAC money' pledge upon launching his Senate campaign in February 2019 and released a video about it, saying he would 'fight the influence of big money in politics.'
2016-05-19 Other facts SECONDARY Mark Kelly filed filing with the SEC on 2016-05-19. Accession number: N/A.