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John Barrasso

Senate Majority Whip — 119th Congress

RepublicanBioguide B001261

John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate since 2007 after service in the Wyoming State Senate. His official biography also records a 24-year career as an orthopedic surgeon.

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John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate since 2007 after service in the Wyoming State Senate. His official biography also records a 24-year career as an orthopedic surgeon.

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John Barrasso

John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate since 2007 after service in the Wyoming State Senate. His official biography also records a 24-year career as an orthopedic surgeon.

Senate.gov and Barrasso’s official office identify him as Senate Majority Whip for the 119th Congress, the second-ranking position in Senate Republican leadership.

Barrasso’s official biography lists service on the Energy and Natural Resources, Finance and Foreign Relations committees. Those assignments remain in the public-record layer unless a specific vote, statement or allegation makes them relevant to a fact check.

Current / reviewed roles

  • Senate Majority Whip — 119th Congress
Committees & Leadership

Current and reviewed institutional roles

  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Finance
  • Foreign Relations
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