U.S. Senator from Nebraska · Class I
Deb Fischer
Position · +0.46
- In office
- Senate 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 3%
- Committees
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library · Printing · Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Agriculture and Food · Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 75
Bottom line
Where Fischer has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Legislative Branch (Appropriations)
- Chairman · Strategic Forces (Armed Services)
- Chairman · Telecommunications and Media (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Printing · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · 11th in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 12th in seniority on the majority side
- Armed Services · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Rules and Administration · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on Ethics · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 629 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 · Became law
- S. 337 Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act · Out of committee
- S. 161 She DRIVES Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Fischer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Fischer breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Fischer voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 3% · 5 of 182 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Fischer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/20/26 | On the Cloture MotionBenjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit | Not voting |
| 03/20/26 | Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. | Not voting |
| 02/25/26 | On the NominationJohn DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026 | Not voting |
| 02/25/26 | On the Cloture MotionJohn DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026 | Not voting |
| 02/24/26 | Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. | Not voting |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Fischer is saying
All 24 statements and posts-
Fischer Votes for Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act
Voted for Stop Insider Trading Act prohibiting congressional stock purchases.
“Senator Ricketts has tackled insider trading to rebuild public trust and make sure Congress plays by the rules.”
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Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to shield consumers from data center energy costs.
“We’ve heard concerns from Americans across the country about the impact data centers could have on their energy bills.”
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Fischer Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing
Chaired Senate hearing on Golden Dome multi-layer missile defense system.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Fischer Statement on Gregory Ibach USDA Nomination
Praised Gregory Ibach's nomination as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
“Congratulations to Greg on another well-deserved nomination. Having worked with Greg over the years, I know he will bring his experience and expertise to USDA at a time when farm country truly needs it. I look forward to working with him and finding new ways we can help producers in Nebraska.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Farm Bill
Spoke on Senate floor supporting passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill
Senate unanimously passed Fischer's bill to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing satellite systems.
“The threat foreign adversaries pose to our satellite infrastructure cannot be overstated.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Fischer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 18 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Fischer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 28 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 629 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Expands Emergency Conservation Program eligibility and advance payment options for disaster-impacted agricultural and forest land. AI-readBecame law Jul 12, 2026 · Agriculture and FoodNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 35 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 208 (median 307.5), 16 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Agriculture and Food, Science, Technology, Communications.
- S.Res. 944 A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".Introduced Sep 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5336 Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
- S. 2828 Child Care Modernization Act of 2025Modernizes federal child care programs and policies. AI-readFamilies · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 1616 PRECISE Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 4815 CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 4669 A bill to exempt stinger-steered combinations from a requirement to include warning flags on projecting loads.Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 3, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 727 A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Agriculture and Food · Introduced May 13, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4151 Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 37% | Pro |
| Other | 117 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate100%agreement
- RPete RickettsNE Senate100%agreement
- RJohn BoozmanAR Senate99%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Fischer most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Fischer’s campaign raised $832K: $331K (40%) from individuals and $339K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $408K.
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 Fischer
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 122.
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. PAC Corporate PAC
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
- HDR, Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Fischer this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inFischer’s own leadership PAC: Bridging the Gap, Nebraska Sandhills PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Fischer’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, NebraskaRepublican2013–present
Seat
- State
- Nebraska
- Seat
- Class 1, senior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Printing
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Financial Services and General Government
- Legislative Branch Chairman
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Armed Services
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Rules and Administration
- Select Committee on Ethics
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6551
448 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Kearney, Omaha, Scottsbluff, Lincoln
- Website
- fischer.senate.gov
- senatordebfischer
- senatorfischer
- YouTube
- senatordebfischer
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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