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Bernie Moreno: United States Senator Representing Ohio
Bernie Moreno is a businessman and political figure who has gained national attention for his pro-business stance, commitment to economic growth, and conservative values. As a successful entrepreneur with a background in the automotive and technology industries, Moreno brings a private-sector perspective to policymaking. His rise in politics reflects a growing trend of business leaders transitioning into government to implement policies that foster economic expansion, job creation, and technological innovation. This article explores Moreno’s early life, business career, political positions, and key legislative priorities.
Early Life and Education
Bernie Moreno was born in Bogotá, Colombia, before immigrating to the United States with his family at a young age. He grew up in Massachusetts, where he developed an interest in business and entrepreneurship. Moreno attended the University of Michigan, earning a degree in business administration. His education laid the foundation for a career that would blend innovation, leadership, and economic development.
Business Career
Moreno made a name for himself in the automotive industry, becoming one of the most successful luxury car dealers in the United States. After acquiring a struggling Mercedes-Benz dealership in Ohio, he transformed it into one of the top-performing dealerships in the country. His business acumen allowed him to expand his operations, eventually owning multiple dealerships across different brands.
Beyond the automotive industry, Moreno became involved in blockchain technology and emerging digital innovations. He founded multiple technology ventures aimed at improving digital security and enhancing financial transactions. His experience in business and technology has shaped his views on economic policy, regulation, and technological advancement.
Entry into Politics
Moreno’s entry into politics was driven by his belief in free-market principles, limited government, and the need for business-minded leadership in Washington. He launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate with a focus on economic growth, tax reform, border security, and strengthening American industries. His candidacy appealed to conservatives who value entrepreneurship and fiscal responsibility.
Key Policy Positions
Economic Growth and Tax Policy
Moreno advocates for policies that reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and encourage economic expansion. He supports tax cuts for individuals and corporations, arguing that lower taxes lead to increased investment and job creation. Additionally, he has promoted deregulation as a means of fostering entrepreneurship and business development.
Border Security and Immigration Reform
As an immigrant himself, Moreno has emphasized the importance of a secure border and a reformed immigration system. He supports policies that strengthen border security while creating pathways for legal immigration based on merit and economic contribution.
Technological Innovation and Blockchain
With a background in technology and blockchain, Moreno is a proponent of government policies that encourage innovation. He has advocated for the responsible development of blockchain technology, digital finance, and cybersecurity measures to protect consumers and businesses from digital threats.
Energy Independence
Moreno supports policies aimed at increasing domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. He has called for reducing reliance on foreign energy and promoting energy independence as a means of strengthening national security and economic stability.
Healthcare Reform
Moreno has expressed support for market-driven healthcare solutions that enhance competition, lower costs, and improve access to quality care. He opposes government-run healthcare models and instead advocates for reforms that empower consumers and healthcare providers to drive efficiency and innovation.
Final Summary
Bernie Moreno’s transition from business leader to U.S. Senator highlights his commitment to economic growth, technological advancement, and conservative principles. His experience in the private sector informs his policy decisions, particularly in areas such as tax reform, business regulation, and digital innovation. As he continues his political career, Moreno remains a key advocate for pro-business policies, border security, and energy independence.
References
- Axios. (2024). Bernie Moreno’s Senate campaign and policy positions. https://www.axios.com/moreno-senate-2024
- Bloomberg. (2023). Moreno’s impact on blockchain and digital finance. https://www.bloomberg.com/moreno-blockchain
- Cleveland Business Journal. (2024). How Bernie Moreno built a business empire. https://www.clevelandbusinessjournal.com/moreno-profile
- Politico. (2025). Moreno’s stance on immigration and border security. https://www.politico.com/moreno-immigration-policy
- U.S. Senate. (2025). Bernie Moreno’s legislative agenda and priorities. https://www.moreno.senate.gov
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Voting History
| Date | Vote | Bill | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN726-6: Nicholas Jon Ganjei, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Nomination Confirmed |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Nicholas Jon Ganjei to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas: Nicholas Jon Ganjei, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Not Voting | On the Nomination PN726-5: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas | Nomination Confirmed |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Yea | H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Bill Passed |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287) | Motion Rejected |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | S.Amdt. 4290 (Sanders) to H.R. 7148: To rescind certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and certain changes to Medicaid. | Amendment Rejected |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) | Motion to Table Agreed to |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) | Motion to Table Agreed to |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) | Motion to Table Agreed to |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Yea | S.Amdt. 4272 (Paul) to H.R. 7148: To eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistance. | Amendment Rejected |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Yea | S.Amdt. 4272 (Paul) to H.R. 7148 | Amendment Rejected |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Yea | H.R. 6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 | Bill Passed |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Yea | On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | Point of Order Well Taken |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 84: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN615-2: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana | Nomination Confirmed |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Nay | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | Motion to Discharge Agreed to |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 86: 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 Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the | Motion to Proceed Rejected |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN373: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy | Nomination Confirmed |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN499-11: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency | Nomination Confirmed |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Yea | On the Nomination PN12-1: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Alexander C. Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Yea | On the Nomination PN416-9 and PN141-12 and PN499-12 and PN465-1 and PN345-14 and PN345-13 and PN345-10 and PN55-2 and PN624-2 and PN624-1 and PN379-17 and PN379-16 and PN416-6 and PN519-2 and PN445-3 and PN416-12 and PN55-7 and PN345-12 and PN465-2 and PN55-26 and PN55-10 and PN416-2 and PN379-20 and PN246-6 and PN560-3 and PN462-3 and PN462-1 and PN416-5 and PN518-5 and PN499-10 and PN499-2 and PN462-4 and PN141-10 and PN26-24 and PN445-10 and PN445-7 and PN445-2 and PN379-4 and PN246-12 and PN141-27 and PN141-8 and PN129-17 and PN129-1 and PN60-17 and PN60-11 and PN60-4 and PN22-11 and PN445-5 and PN466-9 and PN466-8 and PN466-7 and PN447 and PN141-5 and PN499-8 and PN345-8 and PN246-3 and PN246-11 and PN60-8 and PN445-11 and PN416-4 and PN379-15 and PN379-13 and PN379-11 and PN141-20 and PN141-25 and PN246-2 and PN26-47 and PN60-13 and PN26-26 and PN379-19 and PN445-1 and PN379-26 and PN379-22 and PN416-3 and PN379-9 and PN379-3 and PN379-18 and PN246-1 and PN141-14 and PN416-10 and PN379-21 and PN55-13 and PN129-6 and PN55-44 and PN141-39 and PN379-7 and PN246-13 and PN246-4 and PN141-26 and PN141-22 and PN141-16 and PN129-7 and PN60-12 and PN55-34 and PN141-2 and PN26-37 and PN25-2: Daniel Aronowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Nay | S.J.Res. 82: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Policy on Adhering to | Joint Resolution Defeated |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 532: Henry Mack III, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for Under the Provisions of S. Res. 412: Scott Mayer, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2029 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | On the Nomination PN645-2: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | On the Nomination PN650: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Yea | S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 | Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Proceed on S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Yea | S.Res. 532: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Resolution Agreed to |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 3385 | Cloture Motion Rejected |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 3386 | Cloture Motion Rejected |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S.Res. 532 | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Nay | Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 82: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Policy on Adhering to | Motion to Proceed Agreed to |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Yea | On the Nomination PN466-5: James D. Maxwell II, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: James D. Maxwell II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi: James D. Maxwell II, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi | Cloture Motion Agreed to |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Yea | On the Nomination PN615-1: William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Nomination Confirmed |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: William J. Crain to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana: William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Cloture Motion Agreed to |

