
Sen. Barry Usher
Fourth-session Republican from Laurel
Representing Senate District 20
Colstrip, Custer, Forsyth, Worden
Usher previously served in the Montana House in 2017, 2019 and 2021.
Bills sponsored
Showing 10 of 12.

Key bill votes
Most recent votes on bills identified as notable by MTFP staff.
Usher (R) | Outcome | Republicans | Democrats | Motion |
---|---|---|---|---|
YES | Y (37-12) | Y (34-0) | N (3-12) | SB 85 β Do Pass |
YES | Y (34-15) | Y (34-0) | N (0-15) | SB 121 β Do Pass |
Floor vote statistics
Calculations based on 291 Senate floor votes in 2023 involving bills.
π₯ 91%
of votes cast on winning side
Average for Senate Republicans is 94%.
π΄ 93%
of votes cast on side taken by most Republicans
Average for Senate Republicans is 94%.
π΅ 71%
of votes cast on side taken by most Democrats
Average for Senate Republicans is 74%.
Usher has been marked absent or excused for 0 votes. Average for Senate lawmakers is 4.0.
Committee assignments
- Senate Judiciary - Vice Chair
- Senate Natural Resources
- Senate Highways and Transportation
- Senate Rules
- Joint Rules
SD 20 election results
Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2022. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.
General election vote, 2022
Ran unopposed
Party primary vote, 2022
Won by 22% (1,239 votes)
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 57% (7,209 votes)
Montana Free Press coverage
MTFP legislative reporting involving Usher.