45 years ago, the Department of Education was created to strengthen & expand access to education in the US.
But under this regime, ED is under attack.
We should be investing in our students as they grow into the next generation of leaders, not hindering their chances to learn.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Hawaii
Mazie K. Hirono
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Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Mazie K. Hirono
U.S. SenatorDemocratHawaii
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Democrats are at the table, ready to negotiate a plan that funds our government and extends health care coverage for millions of Americans.
Yet, Republicans have yet to pull up a seat.
They seem to be too busy protecting pedophiles and the top 1% that line their pockets.
Since Trump took office, Republicans have voted to slash SNAP, cut FEMA, and have now voted to RAISE your health care costs TEN times, all while Trump's policies make costs skyrocket.
Their voting record is clear: when it comes to the working class, they are working against you.
What exactly are these “Democrat programs” Trump wants to cut?
Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—all started by Democrats.
Seems like a “Democrat program” is anything that helps the daily lives of working-class Americans…
Trump just gave $40 BILLION to Argentina while our government is literally shut down because Republicans refuse to fund it.
"America first" yeah, right.
"First" means you put America BEFORE Argentina or any other countries where Trump might have friends in power, not after.
Since day 1 of the Trump regime, Republicans have attacked the programs Americans rely on.
First, Social Security, then SNAP, & now health care.
Democrats won't let them. We're fighting to reopen the government and extend the ACA tax credits, all while protecting your budget.
Regardless of political affiliation, these messages are horrifying.
Jokes about racism, rape, and the horrors brought on by Hitler are sickening.
Republicans control the House.
Republicans control the Senate.
Republicans control the White House.
This shutdown has Republicans' name written all over it.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in a blue or a red state; health care premiums are set to skyrocket.
Democrats are fighting to lower those costs, no matter where you live or who you voted for.
Meanwhile, Republicans seem to only care about securing tax breaks for the top 1%.
It's been two weeks since Republicans shut down the government.
Two weeks of Democrats showing up ready to negotiate, and two weeks of Republicans refusing to even come to the table.
In July, Republicans cut SNAP with their Big Ugly Bill.
Now, MILLIONS are at risk of losing food assistance because Republicans refuse to fund the government.
Again & again, when given the chance to help Americans, Republicans choose to help their billionaire buddies instead.
Republicans are doing NOTHING to find a funding solution.
Trump and Senate Republicans continue refusing to negotiate with Democrats, all while House Republicans haven’t been to work in 20 days...
Americans are suffering, and Democrats seem to be the only ones trying to fix it.
Republicans have now been given six opportunities to extend the ACA credits, lower costs, and reopen the government.
Instead, they have doubled down on their proposal to RAISE your health care premiums so they can hand out tax breaks to their ultra-rich friends.
Today, Senate Republicans had another chance to do what is best for their constituents by reopening the government and protecting access to health care.
Once again, they chose not to.
It's day 8 of the shutdown, and Republicans are still playing partisan games, refusing to protect Americans' access to health care, all at the expense of millions of federal workers.
It’s past time for Republicans to come to the table and fix the crisis they created.
It's day 7 of Republicans' shutdown.
Democrats have a plan to protect your health care, but Republicans are refusing to talk because they want to make YOU pay MORE for the care you need so the top 1% can get a tax break.
Talk about misplaced priorities...
Republicans won’t lower your health care costs for one big reason.
Because it would hurt the pockets of their billionaire friends.
Republicans won't extend the ACA credits to make health care more affordable for Americans, but will gladly make life cheaper for the top 1%.
They care more about billionaires than working-class Americans, and their shutdown priorities prove it.
Trump spent months distancing himself from Project 2025, only to empower its chief architect.
He lied yet again and thinks you’re too stupid to realize it.
And now, together, they want to add insult to injury for federal workers.
Democrats are fighting for the American people against Trump’s attacks on our health care, our economy, and our Democracy.
...And Republicans are fighting to RAISE your health care premiums.
Two very different priorities.
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851 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
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| 2025-01-09 | S. 5 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required) |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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