James Lankford
Sen · Republican · OK
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
James Lankford's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
James Lankford vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where James Lankford broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. James Lankford's voting record?
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) earned a 81% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. James Lankford was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, James Lankford's lifetime ILA score averages 77%. James Lankford serves Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is James Lankford with limited-government principles?
James Lankford earned a 81% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. James Lankford cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is James Lankford's ILA score?
James Lankford has a 81% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, James Lankford's lifetime average is 77%.
Has James Lankford received recognition from ILA?
James Lankford was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.