Chuck Grassley

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Grassley holds the longest consecutive voting streak in Senate history, not missing a vote since 1993. He is the longest-serving Republican in congressional history and the sixth-longest-serving U.S. senator overall. At 92, he is the oldest sitting senator. He has served as president pro tempore, placing him third in the presidential line of succession. His legislative legacy includes landmark criminal justice reform, whistleblower protections, and anti-fraud measures.

AwardsGrassley has received the Bryce Harlow Award for integrity and effectiveness in government affairs. His legislative career is marked by bipartisan achievements, including the First Step Act and whistleblower protections, rather than entertainment industry honors.

Honours & Distinctions

President pro tempore of the Senate

U.S. Senate·2019

Third in the presidential line of succession; served 2019-2021 and from 2025

Longest consecutive voting streak in Senate history

U.S. Senate·1993

Has not missed a vote since 1993

Longest-serving Republican in congressional history

U.S. Congress·2023

Became the longest-serving Republican in congressional history

Dean of the Senate

U.S. Senate·2023

Became the dean of the Senate after Patrick Leahy's retirement

Rankings & Lists

Most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate·2019

Oldest sitting U.S. senator

U.S. Senate·2024

Records & Feats

Longest consecutive voting streak in Senate history

Career Milestone·1993

Has not missed a Senate vote since 1993, a streak of over 30 years.

Oldest sitting U.S. senator

Historic First·2026

At age 92, Grassley is the oldest currently serving U.S. senator.

Longest-serving Republican in congressional history

Career Milestone·2023

Surpassed the previous record for Republican tenure in Congress.