U.S. Senator from New York · Class III
Charles E. Schumer
Position · −0.36
- In office
- Senate 1999–now
House 1981–1999
45 years in CongressMore senior than 97% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57% · International Affairs 13%
- Committees
- Rules and Administration · Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- Taxation · Congress · International Affairs
- Age
- 75
Bottom line
Where Schumer has influence
Roles
- Ex Officio · Select Committee on Intelligence
- Rules and Administration · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Talks most about
Stories in Schumer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Schumer breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Schumer voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
- International Affairs 13% · 4 of 31 party 3%
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Schumer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/26 | Stop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public… | Nay |
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/22/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/15/26 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/15/26 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Schumer is saying
All 32 statements and posts-
Announced $4.4 million in HUD funding to remove lead paint hazards from homes.
“No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for children. Today, I am proud to deliver more than $4 million for communities in Rensselaer County to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health.”
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Announced $10.3 million in federal funding to remove lead paint hazards from homes in Western New York.
“No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for children. Today, I am proud to deliver more than $10 million for communities in Western New York to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health.”
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Announced $13.2 million in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York.
“Every day, our first responders risk everything to keep families safe and protect communities across Upstate New York. This more than $13.2 million in federal investments will put critical resources directly into the hands of firefighters—from New Rochelle to Syracuse to Buffalo—helping them stay safe and giving them…”
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Opposed proposed federal rule changes to Head Start quality standards.
“That is why I’m leading Senate Democrats in the fight to stand up against this effort that undercuts Head Start and undercuts our children and makes hardworking families pay the price. We must protect Head Start and invest in New York families.”
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Celebrated GE Aerospace's $225 million investment creating 75 jobs in Niskayuna.
“GE Aerospace’s new $225 million investment in Niskayuna, along with 75 high-skilled, good-paying jobs, shows the sky is the limit for our top-notch workforce. I have long supported GE Aerospace’s growth in Upstate New York and am thrilled that the workforce expansion of GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna – and upgrades…”
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In 2024, Tropical Storm Debby Devastated Communities Across The Southern Tier & Upstate New York, Schumer Says New Federal Funding Will Help Town Upgrade Roads & Critical Infrastructure Schumer Will Continue To Advocate For More Federal…
“I’m proud to deliver nearly $300,000 in federal funding needed for the Town of Hamden to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Debby. This investment will help restore safe and reliable roads for residents.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Schumer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 87 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Schumer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 26
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
26 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 23 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 35 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 261 (median 307.5), 15 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Congress, International Affairs.
- S. 5619 A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5461 Strategic Fertilizer Reserve Act of 2026Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5390 End Trump’s Tariff Tax ActIntroduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S. 5323 A bill to designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Elliot L. Engel Building".International Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5212 No Payoffs for Pardons ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
- S. 5183 Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 771 A resolution congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4796 Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Jun 16, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 1% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 66% | Pro |
| Other | 118 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 76% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 75% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 3% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 0% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Congress | 18 | 11% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 0% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 0% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 50% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 10% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 0% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DRichard BlumenthalCT Senate98%agreement
- DPatty MurrayWA Senate97%agreement
- DBrian SchatzHI Senate97%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Schumer’s campaign raised $991K: $601K (61%) from individuals and $126K (13%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $8.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Schumer
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 40.
- Humana Inc. Corporate PAC
- Beyond Finance LLC Corporate PAC
- The Procter & Gamble Company Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Schumer this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Compare Schumer’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, New YorkDemocrat1999–present
- U.S. House, NY-9Democrat1993–1999
- U.S. House, NY-10Democrat1983–1993
- U.S. House, NY-16Democrat1981–1983
Seat
- State
- New York
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6542
322 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Rochester, Binghamton, Buffalo, New York, Peekskill, Syracuse, Albany, Melville
- Website
- schumer.senate.gov
- senschumer
- senschumer
- YouTube
- SenatorSchumer
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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