Autoworkers made huge sacrifices to keep the Big 3 auto manufacturers afloat in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis.
The Big 3 wouldn’t be here (making staggering profits, I might add) if it wasn’t for workers.
They deserve fair wages and benefits.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Republican|Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Voting Record — 851
Yes72%
No26%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
U.S. SenatorRepublicanMississippi
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No sitting President has ever gone to a picket line and stood firmly in solidarity with striking workers.
Until now.
Racial justice and economic justice go hand-in-hand.
I spoke with Black entrepreneurs about how access to capital is key for those looking to improve their business and community. Investing in Black communities means expanding that access and creating opportunity for everyone.
My work – from fighting for reproductive rights to expanding access to mental health care and building a clean energy transition – is rooted in my experience as a working mom and organizer.
Glad to join Samantha Bee at the MinnPost Festival to talk about my journey to the Senate!
The problem isn’t workers.
The problem isn’t EVs.
The problem isn’t unions.
Those are scapegoats the Big 3 wants to use to distract the public.
The real problem is companies stiffing their workers – UAW is making sure that doesn’t happen.
But now these companies are making huge profits, so why aren’t the workers who rescued them getting their fair share?
Families sacrificed to save companies that are now immensely profitable.
They’re owed the dignity of fair wages and benefits.
During the leadup to the 2008 financial crisis, UAW conceded benefits and wages to the Big 3 auto manufacturers to help bail them out.
Workers like Ryder trusted these companies – workers knew the companies were in dire straits and wanted to pitch in and keep them alive.
Ryder began working at Ford in 1994 when he was just 19 years old. He became a welder in 2016 and leads a maintenance team.
I think his perspective on this strike is getting lost in the shuffle of media coverage on this current strike.
The UAW is in his blood. Ryder’s grandmother worked at a Ford plant in New York. His father did too, until a plant closure forced them to move to Michigan.
He remembers the UAW strike of the 1980s. His father never crossed the picket line – he painted houses to make ends meet.
I want to make sure we don’t lose sight of the history of United Auto Workers and who this strike is really for: the workers who sacrificed so much to save their industry.
So, let’s talk about Ryder Littlejohn.
Americans sent us to Washington to do our jobs… not to be the fashion police.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau just uncovered shady tuition-payment plans pushed by colleges. Some even force students to waive their right to bring a class action lawsuit.
The CFPB has students' backs. We need to shield it from special interests trying to undermine it.
The enhanced Child Tax Credit meant more kids had food on the table and a roof over their heads. We can’t justify letting a policy lapse after it helped cut child poverty by nearly half.
Congress delivered for working families before. It’s time to do it again.
It was great to join Dream of Wild Health as they mark 25 years of fostering a stronger, healthier Native American community in the Twin Cities through food and agriculture.
Uplifting and supporting Indigenous agriculture is central to my work on this year’s Farm Bill.
800k+ people reached out for food help in Minnesota last year. It's inexcusable so many Americans face hunger in the wealthiest country on earth.
September is Hunger Action Month. I joined Second Harvest Heartland at the ACBC Food Shelf in Anoka to learn more about their work to end hunger.
From disaster response to national threats, the MN National Guard needs the right tools to execute its mission.
The 133rd Airlift Wing is getting new C-130J aircraft that fly farther and faster than its current, aging fleet so they are equipped to serve our nation.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shields Americans from Wall Street greed. Its core function is to root out abusive practices by financial institutions trying to pull a fast one on working families.
The CFPB keeps businesses honest. It's indispensable and must be protected.
Why would we change a policy that we knew would make children fall back into poverty again? Letting this policy lapse is one of Congress’ greatest failures.
We need to reinstate the enhanced Child Tax Credit.
Buffalo are sacred to Native communities across North America. They are also a vital Indigenous food source for Native communities.
We need a Farm Bill that supports Tribes with buffalo herds and includes my legislation with
Senator Mullin: The PRIME Act.
Buffalo were driven to near extinction in an effort to starve Indigenous peoples and force them onto reservations in the 1800s.
Tribes have led the way to restore buffalo herds across the country - it’s good to see the federal government following suit.
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851 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 ) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Decision of the Chair H.R. 1 | YES | YES | ✓ | Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file) | YES | YES | ✓ | Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47) |
| 2025-06-28 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-06-27 | S.J. Res. 59 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59 | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-26 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-25 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-06-25 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-40) |
| 2025-06-24 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42) |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (61-35) |
| 2025-06-23 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46) |
| 2025-06-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (68-30) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-40) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39) |
| 2025-06-16 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (67-30) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Failed (45-52) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 54 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54 | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 53 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53 | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-11 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
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.