Federal · Nebraska · Republican

Deb Fischer

Republican U.S. Senator for Nebraska.

Voted further right than 63% of the Senate, based on 899 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.

On the record

Office
U.S. Senator for Nebraska1
Party
Republican1
In this office since
January 3, 20131
Term ends
January 3, 20311
Contact
Official website · 202-224-6551 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
Filed to run
U.S. Senate, Nebraska (2030)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.

  • 30 bills sponsored, 1 became law · 148 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
  • Committees: Joint Committee of Congress on the Library; Joint Committee on Printing; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Select Committee on Ethics; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Appropriations2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
  • 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 Yea 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 Nay 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 2 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 536: Fair SHARE Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 400: Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 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 3 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 1878: ATTAIN Mental Health Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 750: Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1399-1400)
  • Sponsored S. 521: Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5

Guns

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Energy and climate

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 18 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S.J.Res. 46: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Sponsored S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Voted Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 1 bills on this issue5

Crime and policing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
  • 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 0 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
  • 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 2 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 750: Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1399-1400)
  • Sponsored S. 521: Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Housing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202623

Elections and voting

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4151: Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Voted Yea 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 Nay 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 4 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 1962: Secure Space Act of 2026 Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 2585: MAP for Broadband Funding Act Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 259: Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act Held at the desk.
  • Voted Yea 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 1 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3236: Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Military and veterans

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4815: CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 645: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 2176: NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • 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

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 629: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 Public Law 119-102
  • Sponsored S. 1618: Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Sponsored S. 1616: PRECISE Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Money: U.S. Senate, Nebraska (2030)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3

Raised$832K
Spent$449K
Cash on hand$408K
  • From individuals $331K
  • From PACs and other committees $339K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $162K

Gifts from people, by size29

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 5%
  • $200–$499 2%
  • $500–$999 9%
  • $1,000–$1,999 19%
  • $2,000 and up 65%

Top PACs and committees giving directly30

HDR, Inc. Employee Owners PACConnected to HDR, Inc.$10,000
National Pork Producers Council Pork PACConnected to National Pork Producers Council$10,000
C.h. Robinson Worldwide Inc. PAC$10,000
Faspac Fareway Stores Inc PAC$9,000
Pacific Life Insurance Company Political Action CommitteeConnected to Pacific Life Insurance Company$7,500
Tenaska Inc Employees Political Action Committee$7,000
L3harris Technologies, Inc. PACConnected to L3harris Technologies, Inc.$6,500
Peraton Corp. Political Action Committee (A.k.a. 'peraton Pac')Connected to Peraton Corp.$6,000
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Rural Broadband PACConnected to National Telecommunications Cooperative Association$5,000
National Propane Gas Association PAC$5,000
Mutual of Omaha Companies PAC (Impac)Connected to Mutual of Omaha$5,000
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Political Action CommitteeConnected to Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative$5,000
The Farm Credit Council Political Action CommitteeConnected to The Farm Credit Council$5,000
Deere & Company PAC (Aka John Deere PAC)Connected to Deere & Company$5,000
Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology PAC (Cpda-pac)Connected to Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology$5,000

Individual donors

  • $308K from 441 itemized gifts31
  • 33% came from people in Nebraska31
  • 8% came from retired people31
  • Top states: Nebraska $101K, Virginia $46K, Illinois $34K, District of Columbia $26K, Connecticut $14K31

Where donors work31

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Marquis Management6 gifts$30,000
1st Financial Bank USA2 gifts$7,000
Ergon2 gifts$7,000
Kana Systems3 gifts$7,000
Sampson Construction2 gifts$6,600
Union Pacific2 gifts$6,600
Prasam3 gifts$5,341
Disa Technologies2 gifts$5,205
Cape2 gifts$5,000
Jma Wireless2 gifts$5,000
Todd Strategy Group2 gifts$5,000
Icebreaker Strategies2 gifts$4,000
Art Jetter &1 gifts$3,500
C3 Brands1 gifts$3,500
Corn Refiners2 gifts$3,500

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Deb Fischerhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/F000463
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislators
    Listed as a source by congress-legislators
  3. 3
    FEC candidate record S2NE00094https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2NE00094/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/data
    Retrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
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    GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    FEC: contributions to Debra S. Fischer by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2NE00094/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raising
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    FEC: itemized individual contributions to Deb Fischer for US Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00498907&two_year_transaction_period=2026
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026