Federal · New York · Democratic
Charles E. Schumer
Democrat U.S. Senator for New York.
Voted further left than 77% of the Senate, based on 904 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for New York1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 6, 19991
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-6542 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, New York (2028)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 26 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 192 cosponsored5
- Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
- Committees: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (Ex Officio)2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 40 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4781: Make More in America Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 149: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2267)
- Sponsored S. 2925: MIND Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6834-3836)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 18 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5619: Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5264)
- Sponsored S. 4796: Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2821)
- Sponsored S. 3385: Lower Health Care Costs Act Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3385: Lower Health Care Costs Act Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 644. (CR S8654-8655)
- Sponsored S. 1929: SEPSIS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3207-3208)
Immigration
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3911: A bill to designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of the Senate that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5212: No Payoffs for Pardons Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4409-4410; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4409-4410)
- Sponsored S. 4124: A bill to prohibit funds made available to the Department of Justice from being used to make a personal payment to the President in connection with a claim that is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, whether in the form of a settlement or any other payment from the Judgment Fund for the personal benefit of the President. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.
- Sponsored S. 3815: Virginia's Law Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555)
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5323: A bill to designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Elliot L. Engel Building". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4521)
- Sponsored S. 3838: Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S579)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
Housing
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5183: Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4372-4385; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4371-4372)
- Sponsored S. 4791: A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1804: Presidential Airlift Security Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973; text: CR S2973)
- Sponsored S. 1263: Operational Security Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2141-2142: 2)
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5461: Strategic Fertilizer Reserve Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S4933-4935; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4932-4933)
- Sponsored S. 4007: Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S883-887)
Money: U.S. Senate, New York (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$991K
Spent$2.3M
Cash on hand$8.0M
- From individuals $601K
- From PACs and other committees $126K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $263K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 75%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 3%
- $1,000–$1,999 3%
- $2,000 and up 13%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Individual donors
- $384K from 11,364 itemized gifts31
- 30% came from people in New York31
- 2% came from retired people31
- Top states: New York $114K, California $71K, Florida $21K, Maryland $14K, Virginia $12K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Cahill Gordon & Reindel | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Nasdsaq | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Roblox | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Ripple | 2 gifts | $6,600 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Mohawk Ambulance | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| New York State Broadcasters Assoc | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Thegroup | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Miles Brundage | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| City College of New York | 34 gifts | $3,205 |
| Global Green USA | 27 gifts | $3,125 |
| Crowell & Moring | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Glazer's | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Peterson Management | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Wealthspire Advisors | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Charles E. Schumerhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000148Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S8NY00082https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S8NY00082/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: contributions to Charles E. Schumer by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S8NY00082/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Charles E. Schumer, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00346312&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Friends of Schumer, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00346312&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026