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John Barrasso
Politicians/John Barrasso
John Barrasso (R)
Senate Majority Whip (WY)
Role Summary

The party whip is responsible for counting votes, ensuring party discipline, and rallying members to support or oppose key legislation. The whip serves as a critical link between party leadership and rank-and-file members, gathering intelligence on how members plan to vote and persuading them to follow the party line on important bills.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
74
Religion
Prebyterian
Birthplace
Reading, PA
Residence
Casper, WY
Born
July 21, 1952
Family
Wife: Bobbi; 3 Children: Peter, Emma, Hadley
Contact
307-672-6456Contact Formwww.barrasso.senate.gov/public
Election Info
DistrictSenior Seat, WY
Current Term06/25/2007 — Present
First Elected06/22/2007
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Senator Election2026
Education
BS
Georgetown University
1974
MD
Georgetown University
1978
Political Career6
Minority Policy Committee Chair
United States Senate
2015
Majority Policy Committee Chair
United States Senate
2015-2019
Senator
Wyoming State Senate
2002-2006
Senator
United States Senate, Wyoming
2007-present
Chair
Republican Conference, United States Senate
2019-2025
Majority Whip
United States Senate
2025-present
Professional Background4
Orthopedic Surgeon
Casper Orthopedic Associates
1983-2007
Chief of Staff
Wyoming Medical Center
Former Resident
Yale Medical School
Medical Director
Wyoming Health Fairs
Organizations7
Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon
Local Host
Board of Directors, A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans
Member
Council on Ethics and Judicial Affairs, American Medical Association
Member
Wyoming Medical Society
Former President
National Association of Physician Broadcasters
President
1988-1989
Wyoming State Fair Association
Surgeon
Wyoming Rodeo Association
Surgeon
Committees14
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Committee on Finance
Committee on Foreign Relations
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Subcommittee on Energy
Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Subcommittee on Health Care
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee on National Parks
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight

Recent Bills & Votes

S 5271A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identificationVoted YesHR 6500African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension ActVoted YesHR 5334Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025Voted YesS J Res 187A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)"Voted NoS J Res 181A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by CongressVoted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
74
Religion
Prebyterian
Birthplace
Reading, PA
Residence
Casper, WY
Born
July 21, 1952
Family
Wife: Bobbi; 3 Children: Peter, Emma, Hadley
Contact
307-672-6456Contact Formwww.barrasso.senate.gov/public