MAINE (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS
Angus S. King Jr.
- Independent
- 7 terms
- Born 1944
Angus S. King Jr. is a Independent Senator representing Maine (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 7 terms. Angus S. King Jr. has a 55.2% community approval rating based on 29 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
55% approve
- Total votes: 29
- 90-day change: +5.2
- Last 7 days: 2
- Senate rank: 19/100
16 support · 13 oppose
29 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Angus S. King Jr. has served in the Senate since 2013. Congress.gov lists 475 bills and resolutions sponsored and 3,230 cosponsored by Angus S. King Jr..
- Sponsored
- 475
- Cosponsored
- 3,230
Terms in Congress
- Senate · ME — 2013–now
Recently sponsored bills
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S. 5652 (119th Congress) — Build American Efficiency Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2026Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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S. 5497 (119th Congress) — Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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S.Res. 905 (119th Congress) — A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
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S. 5466 (119th Congress) — FASTER Act
Introduced Sep 23, 2026Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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S. 5406 (119th Congress) — VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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S. 5378 (119th Congress) — Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 7, 2026Latest action (Aug 7, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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S. 5213 (119th Congress) — SMASH 2.0 Act
Introduced Aug 3, 2026Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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S. 5137 (119th Congress) — CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Angus S. King Jr.'s Approval Rating
On USApprate, Senator Angus S. King Jr. currently holds a community approval rating of 55.2% for 2026, drawn from 29 visitor votes (16 support, 13 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Angus S. King Jr. right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Angus S. King Jr.'s approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Angus S. King Jr.'s approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Angus S. King Jr. holds a 55.2% community approval rating based on 29 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
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