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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from New York
Born
November 23, 1950
Age 75
Phone
(202) 224-6542
Office
322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|New York

Charles E. Schumer

Charles Ellis Schumer is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York, a seat he has held since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and served as Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025. He has served two stints as Senate minority leader, from 2017 to 2021 and since 2025. He became New York's senior senator in 2001, upon Daniel Patrick Moynihan's retirement. Elected to a fifth term in 2022, Schumer surpassed Moynihan and Jacob K. Javits as the longest-serving U.S. senator from New York. He is the dean of New York's congressional delegation.

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Voting Record — 789
Yes27%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Charles E. Schumer headshot
Charles E. Schumer
U.S. SenatorDemocratNew York
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Charles E.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 25 sponsored · 157 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Democrats are continuing to work with Republicans on a strong bill that will prevent a government shutdown, while also delivering critical disaster relief for the American people.
I am so, so happy to say that I’ve just completed my tour of every single one of the 62 counties in New York to hear from New Yorkers across the state for the 26th year in a row. And I can't wait to start the 27th tour of New York’s counties in January.
Senator Schumer speaks at Abyssinian Baptist Church, January 14, 2024.
For the 26th year in a row, I just completed my annual tour of every single one of New York's 62 counties! It’s one of the best ways I keep up with everything New Yorkers are doing, thinking, and saying!
Senator Schumer speaks at a press conference in Wyoming County, the #1 dairy county in New York, November 26, 2024.
The Senate will vote this week to take up a bipartisan piece of legislation that impacts millions—the Social Security Fairness Act. It would deliver for our retired firefighters and postal workers and police officers and teachers and other public servants.
The Senate will vote this week on reauthorizing the Water Resources Development Act and the Economic Development Administration to: —Strengthen America’s ports and waterways —Prevent flood damage —Protect our wetlands —Boost our regional economies, supply chains, and workforce
Democrats have spent weeks working with Republicans on crafting a strong bill that will keep the government open while providing much-needed disaster relief. We'll keep pushing to get people across the country the relief they need to recover and rebuild stronger.
Amid these drone sightings: This week, I will move for the Senate to pass legislation giving local officials the tools and authorities necessary to act quickly and in lockstep with government agencies.
Our prayers go out to our dear friend, Senate Chaplain Barry Black, who was unexpectedly hospitalized last week. We are relieved and thankful that he is expected to make a smooth recovery. We can’t wait to see him back here very soon.
This year, completing my 62-county tour of New York was special because I got to see the culmination of years of work on legislation delivering more for my home state than many ever thought possible, laying the foundation for a brighter future and the next generation here in NY.
Senator Schumer speaks at a Rochester press conference on the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Tech Hub, July 2, 2024.
Today, you can flip one of my favorite numbers: 62, for every county in New York and get another very important number for me: 26 For the 26th year in a row, I completed my annual tour of all 62 counties in NY!
Senator Schumer speaks at a Syracuse press conference on the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Tech Hub, July 2, 2024.
I’m working for DHS to deploy special drone-detection tech across New York and New Jersey. And in the Senate, I’m working on a bill to empower local law enforcement with more tools for drone detection. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
I’m pushing for answers amid these drone sightings. I’m calling for Secretary Mayorkas to deploy special drone-detection tech across NY and NJ. And I’m working to pass a bill in the Senate to give local law enforcement more tools for drone detection.
12 years have passed since we lost 20 children and 6 educators in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We won't forget the lives taken at Sandy Hook. We won't stop fighting to end gun violence.
This would undoubtedly make America sick again It’s outrageous and dangerous for people in the Trump Transition to try and get rid of the polio vaccine that has virtually eradicated polio in America and saved millions of lives RFK Jr. must state his position on this www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Now, the Department of Energy is investing $365M for solar and battery storage systems at healthcare facilities and multi-family housing units for our fellow Americans on the island.
Happy 388th Birthday to the US National Guard! Thank you for your unwavering service and dedication to protecting our communities and keeping America safe. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
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Voting History
789 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-02-06Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-46)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30Confirm nomineeNOYESNomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture 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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