U.S. Senator from New York · Class I
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Position · −0.45
- In office
- Senate 2009–now
House 2007–2009
19 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Armed Services
- Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Government Operations and Politics
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 59
Bottom line
Where Gillibrand has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Special Committee on Aging
- Ranking Member · Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 13th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 1288 Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act · Out of committee
- S. 1518 Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act · Out of committee
- S. 389 Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Gillibrand’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Gillibrand breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Gillibrand voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37% · 7 of 19 party 0%
- International Affairs 16% · 5 of 31 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Gillibrand has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Gillibrand broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 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 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Gillibrand is saying
All 64 statements and posts-
Gillibrand Slams Trump’s Costly $1.8 Billion Vanity Projects, Misplaced Priorities
Criticized Trump's $1.8 billion in vanity projects as wasteful spending.
“President Trump Is More Focused On Self-Serving Vanity Projects Than Lowering Costs.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Called for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation over USS Lincoln suicide attempts and military personnel cuts.
“This Is A Secretary Of Defense Who Does Not Know How To Lead Our Country Productively To Keep Americans Safer.”
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Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Protect Americans’ Data From Big Tech And AI Companies
Introduced legislation to create independent federal agency protecting Americans' data from tech and AI companies.
“As AI continues to evolve, it is more important than ever that we take action to crack down on tech companies that misuse Americans’ data.”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Criticized Republicans for blocking her bill to repeal Trump's tariffs and refund costs to families.
“When Americans go to the grocery store, the gas station, or their local small business, they are paying more because of Trump’s tariffs.”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration for jeopardizing Social Security and pushed her expansion bill.
“Americans who have worked hard their entire lives deserve every dollar of Social Security they were promised. But due to Trump administration and Republican inaction, their benefits are on track to be slashed by 26% in just six years.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Celebrated Congress passage of her Common Cents Act to end penny production and save taxpayer money.
“Halting production of the penny just makes sense. It currently costs the U.S. Mint nearly four cents to produce a single penny – a massive waste of taxpayer dollars. By suspending the penny’s production, we can cut back on costs, streamline transactions, and move toward a more practical financial system. I am grateful…”
Government SpendingAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Gillibrand voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 70 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 18 minority-party ranking members
How far Gillibrand’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 67
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
67 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 65 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S. 2255 Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025Identical bill became law as H.R. 4323 · Jan 23, 2026Via H.R. 4323
Gillibrand’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 69 sponsored billsSponsored 69 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 187 (median 308), 298 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Government Operations and Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- S. 5594 A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency, protect the privacy of individuals, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
- S. 5483 Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency ActNative Americans · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 1289 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 859 A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5397 BAD DEAL ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- S. 5394 Hands Off Our Great Lakes ActIntroduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S. 5393 FABRIC ActIntroduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S. 5386 Don’t STEAL ActIntroduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 213 | 8% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 66% |
| Other | 117 | 8% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 27% |
| Immigration | 37 | 76% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 72% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 0% |
| Congress | 19 | 11% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 58% |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 33% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 0% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 33% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 0% |
| Health care | 10 | 0% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% |
| Health | 4 | 75% |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
How often Gillibrand voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DAngela D. AlsobrooksMD Senate96%agreement
- DAdam B. SchiffCA Senate96%agreement
- DCharles E. SchumerNY Senate96%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Gillibrand most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Gillibrand’s campaign raised $2.8M: $1.1M (40%) from individuals and $153K (5%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.3M.
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 Gillibrand
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 67.
- Moms Fed Up Independent PAC
- International Association of Fire Fighters Labor union PAC
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Gillibrand 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 inGillibrand’s own leadership PAC: Off the Sidelines PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Gillibrand’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, New YorkDemocrat2009–present
- U.S. House, NY-20Democrat2007–2009
Seat
- State
- New York
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
- Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Ranking Member
- Armed Services
- Select Committee on Intelligence
- Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-4451
478 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Albany, Buffalo, Lowville, New York, Melville, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers
- Website
- gillibrand.senate.gov
- SenKirstenGillibrand
- senkirstengillibrand
- YouTube
- KirstenEGillibrand
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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