The Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be given to U.S. military personnel. To date, only seven U.S. senators have received it.
| Date Earned | Senator | Date Awarded | Senate Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1861 | Adelbert Ames (R-MS) | Mar 29, 1899 | 1870–1874 |
| Dec 13, 1862 | Matthew S. Quay (R-PA) | Jul 9, 1888 | 1887–1899, 1901–1904 |
| May 3, 1863 | William J. Sewell (R-NJ) | Mar 25, 1896 | 1881–1887, 1895–1901 |
| May 27, 1863 | Francis E. Warren (R-WY) | Sep 30, 1893 | 1890–1893, 1895–1929 |
| Oct 19, 1864 | Henry A. du Pont (R-DE) | Apr 2, 1898 | 1906–1917 |
| Apr 21, 1945 | Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) | Jun 21, 2000 | 1963–2012 |
| Mar 14, 1969 | J. Robert Kerrey (D-NE) | May 14, 1970 | 1989-2001 |
