Steve Daines
R · MT
Tracked giving exceeds tracked receipts by
$87,499
Member of Congress
Tracked direct giving
$102,499
Tracked donations to candidate
$15,000
Connections
19
Votes
6
QPQ Score
100%
6/6 aligned
The QPQ Score measures how often this legislator voted in line with their donors' advocacy positions. 6 of 6 trackable votes aligned with donor interests across 3 donors. This metric shows correlation, not causation.
How money flowed to Steve Daines
Steve Daines directed $50K to DOWNING VICTORY FUND.
BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE directed $35K to Steve Daines across 7 contributions. Steve Daines voted YES on GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) — which BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE advocates for.
Steve Daines directed $15K to ADVANCE THE SENATE.
Steve Daines directed $5K to MONTANA REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Steve Daines directed $5K to NRSC.
Steve Daines also received from 4 other entities totaling $17K.
Who funded Steve Daines
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Connected Government Contracts
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QPQ Score Breakdown
Each row shows a vote where this legislator's donors had an advocacy position. “Aligned” means the vote matched what donors wanted.
| Bill / Outcome | Vote | Donor Position | Donor | Aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
| Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Yes |
Donations Given
| Recipient | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNING VICTORY FUND | $50,000 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| ADVANCE THE SENATE | $15,000 | Sep 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| NRSC | $5,000 | Sep 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| MONTANA REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE | $5,000 | Mar 24, 2023 | 2024 |
| CONSERVATIVE SERVICE ACTION RESULTS (CSAR) PAC | $5,000 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| TIM SHEEHY FOR MONTANA | $4,000 | Sep 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| TIM SHEEHY FOR MONTANA | $4,000 | Sep 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| TROY DOWNING FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| TROY DOWNING FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| KARI LAKE FOR SENATE | $2,000 | Sep 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| HOVDE FOR WISCONSIN | $2,000 | Sep 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF DAVE MCCORMICK | $2,000 | Sep 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| SAM BROWN FOR NEVADA | $2,000 | Sep 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| TIM SHEEHY FOR MONTANA | $2,000 | Oct 14, 2023 | 2024 |
| NRSC | $250 | Dec 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| WINRED | $249 | Feb 10, 2023 | 2024 |
Donations Received
| Donor | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | $5,000 | Nov 27, 2024 | 2024 |
| TRUE NORTH PAC | $5,000 | Jun 18, 2024 | 2024 |
| Meta Platforms PAC | $2,500 | Mar 27, 2024 | 2024 |
| Meta Platforms PAC | $2,500 | Mar 23, 2023 | 2024 |
Voting Record
| Bill | Position | Chamber | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | Jun 17, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | Jun 12, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 21, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 20, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 8, 2025 |
| Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | yea | senate | May 16, 2024 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voted on | Disapproval of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 | Vote yea on roll call 169 | Source |
| Voted on | GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | Vote yea on roll call 318 | Source |
| Held office | U.S. Senate | Sitting member of the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Donated to | ADVANCE THE SENATE | Donated $15,000 to ADVANCE THE SENATE | Source |
| Donated to | KARI LAKE FOR SENATE | Donated $2,000 to KARI LAKE FOR SENATE | Source |
| Donated to | DOWNING VICTORY FUND | Donated $50,000 to DOWNING VICTORY FUND | Source |
| Donated to | CONSERVATIVE SERVICE ACTION RESULTS (CSAR) PAC | Donated $5,000 to CONSERVATIVE SERVICE ACTION RESULTS (CSAR) PAC | Source |
| Donated to | HOVDE FOR WISCONSIN | Donated $2,000 to HOVDE FOR WISCONSIN | Source |
| Donated to | TIM SHEEHY FOR MONTANA | Donated $10,000 to TIM SHEEHY FOR MONTANA | Source |
| Donated to | FRIENDS OF DAVE MCCORMICK | Donated $2,000 to FRIENDS OF DAVE MCCORMICK | Source |
| Donated to | SAM BROWN FOR NEVADA | Donated $2,000 to SAM BROWN FOR NEVADA | Source |
| Donated to | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | Donated $2,000 to BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | Source |
| Donated to | MONTANA REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE | Donated $5,000 to MONTANA REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE | Source |
| Donated to | ROGERS FOR SENATE | Donated $2,000 to ROGERS FOR SENATE | Source |
| Donated to | WINRED | Donated $249 to WINRED | Source |
| commented_on | Department of State | Public comment on DOS-2015-0023: International Traffic in Arms: Definitions of Defense Services, Technical Data, and Public Domain; Definition of Product of Fundamental Research; Elec | Source |
| Donated to | NRSC | Donated $5,250 to NRSC | Source |
| Donated to | TROY DOWNING FOR CONGRESS | Donated $4,000 to TROY DOWNING FOR CONGRESS | Source |
| Funder of | ADVANCE THE SENATE | Steve Daines donated $15,000 to ADVANCE THE SENATE (QPQ tracked total) | Editorial |