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Ashley Moody: United States Senator Representing Florida
Early Life and Education
Ashley Brooke Moody was born on March 28, 1975, in Plant City, Florida. She grew up in a family that valued education and public service. From an early age, she demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for law and justice. She attended the University of Florida, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting. Later, she pursued her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Her academic excellence set the stage for her future career in law and politics.
Legal Career and Entry into Politics
Before entering politics, Ashley Moody built a strong legal career. She served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Florida, where she prosecuted drug traffickers, violent criminals, and fraud cases. Her legal expertise and dedication to justice earned her a reputation as a tough and fair prosecutor.
In 2006, Moody was appointed as a judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She served in this role for over a decade, presiding over complex legal cases and ensuring justice was upheld. Her time as a judge gave her valuable experience in interpreting and applying the law, which later became an asset in her political career.
Political Career
Ashley Moody transitioned into politics in 2018 when she ran for Florida Attorney General. She won the election and took office on January 8, 2019. As Attorney General, she focused on combating human trafficking, protecting consumers from scams, and strengthening law enforcement efforts. Her leadership in the role gained national recognition, positioning her as a strong and effective leader.
In 2024, Moody announced her candidacy for the United States Senate. Her campaign emphasized law and order, economic growth, and constitutional rights. With her extensive legal background and experience in state government, she quickly became a prominent figure in the Senate race.
Key Achievements and Legislative Contributions
Senator Ashley Moody has been involved in several important legislative efforts. Some of her key contributions include:
1. Criminal Justice Reform
Moody has worked to improve the criminal justice system by advocating for fair sentencing laws and increased support for crime victims. She has supported legislation that strengthens penalties for violent crimes while promoting rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders.
2. Fighting Human Trafficking
One of Moody’s major priorities has been combating human trafficking. She has worked closely with law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups to pass laws that increase penalties for traffickers and provide support for victims. Her leadership in this area has helped raise awareness and improve policies at both the state and national levels.
3. Consumer Protection
As a Senator, Moody has focused on protecting consumers from fraudulent schemes and unfair business practices. She has supported laws that hold corporations accountable and ensure transparency in financial transactions.
4. Second Amendment Rights
Moody is a strong advocate for Second Amendment rights. She has worked to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners while promoting responsible gun ownership and safety measures.
5. Economic Growth and Job Creation
Moody has championed policies that promote economic growth, support small businesses, and create job opportunities. She has worked to reduce regulatory burdens and encourage entrepreneurship, helping to strengthen the economy.
Impact on Constituents
Senator Ashley Moody has built a strong relationship with her constituents. She regularly engages with voters, listens to their concerns, and works to address their needs. Her leadership style is characterized by transparency, accountability, and dedication to public service.
Many Floridians appreciate her commitment to public safety, consumer protection, and economic development. Through town hall meetings, public forums, and social media outreach, Moody ensures that the voices of her constituents are heard and represented in Washington, D.C.
Challenges and Criticism
Like any public figure, Ashley Moody has faced challenges and criticism. Some opponents argue that her policies on criminal justice reform and gun rights are too conservative. Others believe that her approach to regulatory issues favors businesses over consumers. However, Moody remains steadfast in her beliefs, emphasizing that her policies are designed to protect public safety, uphold constitutional rights, and promote economic prosperity.
Future Prospects
Senator Ashley Moody’s political career is on an upward trajectory. With her strong leadership skills and commitment to public service, she is poised to make a lasting impact on American politics. Many political analysts predict that she could play a significant role in shaping national policies on law enforcement, consumer protection, and economic growth in the coming years.
As she continues her tenure in the Senate, Moody remains focused on her legislative priorities and her commitment to serving the people of Florida. Her ability to navigate complex political landscapes and address pressing issues makes her a prominent and influential figure in the U.S. Senate.
Final Summary
Senator Ashley Moody is a dedicated public servant with a strong background in law and politics. Her work in criminal justice reform, human trafficking prevention, consumer protection, and economic growth has made a significant impact on her constituents and the nation. While she faces political challenges and criticism, her leadership and commitment to public service remain steadfast.
As she continues her work in the U.S. Senate, Ashley Moody’s influence in American politics will likely grow. Her dedication to justice, public safety, and economic prosperity positions her as a leader to watch in the years ahead.
References
- Florida Attorney General. (2019). Meet Attorney General Ashley Moody. Retrieved from https://www.myfloridalegal.com
- U.S. Senate. (2024). Senator Ashley Moody’s Legislative Initiatives. Retrieved from https://www.senate.gov
- The Florida Bar. (2023). Ashley Moody’s Legal Career and Achievements. Retrieved from https://www.floridabar.org
- The Washington Post. (2024). Ashley Moody’s Senate Campaign and Policy Stances. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com
- Politico. (2024). Ashley Moody: A Rising Star in American Politics. Retrieved from https://www.politico.com
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Voting History
| Date | Vote | Bill | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Not Voting | On the Nomination PN851-6: Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years | Nomination Confirmed |
| May 19, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185 | Motion to Discharge Agreed to |
| May 19, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Evan Rikhye to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands: Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| May 19, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN851-1: Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina | Nomination Confirmed |
| May 19, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sheria Akins Clarke to be U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina: Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| May 18, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN726-1 and PN726-3 and PN726-7 and PN726-10 and PN726-13 and PN726-14 and PN730-41 and PN730-48 and PN730-67 and PN730-66 and PN730-22 and PN730-29 and PN730-31 and PN730-27 and PN726-8 and PN730-56 and PN730-25 and PN786-11 and PN730-52 and PN786-8 and PN806-3 and PN730-57 and PN730-58 and PN730-60 and PN730-8 and PN730-21 and PN730-40 and PN730-43 and PN730-50 and PN730-62 and PN806-6 and PN730-12 and PN786-4 and PN730-3 and PN730-28 and PN730-37 and PN730-51 and PN730-54 and PN786-7 and PN730-68 and PN730-9 and PN730-5 and PN806-4 and PN730-44 and PN730-26 and PN730-61 and PN852-7 and PN730-1 and PN806-1: Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs) | Nomination Confirmed |
| May 14, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 690: Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs) | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| May 13, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 130: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to “Consumer Financi | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| May 13, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 141: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to “Debt Collection | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| May 13, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 132: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to “Examinations | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| May 13, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN855-1: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years | Nomination Confirmed |
| May 13, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. Res. 526 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| May 13, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 | Motion to Discharge Rejected |
| May 12, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| May 12, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN855-2: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed |
| May 11, 2026 | Not Voting | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| May 11, 2026 | Not Voting | S.Res. 690: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Resolution Agreed to |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184 | Motion to Discharge Rejected |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 99: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to “Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Autho | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 139: A 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 “Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN730-14: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives | Nomination Confirmed |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Yea | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124 | Point of Order Well Taken |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed on S.Res. 690: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Yea | S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Yea | S.Amdt. 5333 (Schiff) to S.Con.Res. 33: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. | Amendment Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Nay | S.Amdt. 5336 (Wyden) to S.Con.Res. 33: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements s | Amendment Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Nay | S.Amdt. 5235 (Merkley) to S.Con.Res. 33: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices. | Amendment Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Yea | S.Amdt. 5378 (Paul) to S.Con.Res. 33: To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cuttin | Amendment Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Yea | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Yea | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | S.Amdt. 5281 (Graham) to S.Con.Res. 33: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States. | Amendment Agreed to |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799) | Motion Rejected |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114 | Motion to Discharge Rejected |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed on S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. | Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN787-1: Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas | Nomination Confirmed |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrew B. Davis to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas: Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Yea | H.J.Res. 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Lou | Joint Resolution Passed |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed on H.J.Res. 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Lou | Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | On the Motion to Table H.J.Res. 140 | Motion to Table Agreed to |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138 | Motion to Discharge Rejected |

