U.S. Senator from Hawaii · Class I
Mazie K. Hirono
Position · −0.51
- In office
- Senate 2013–now
House 2007–2013
19 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Nominations 2%
- Armed Forces & National Security 2%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Bills on
- Health
- Immigration
- Education
- Age
- 78
Bottom line
Where Hirono has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Readiness and Management Support (Armed Services)
- Armed Services · 5th in seniority on the minority side
- Energy and Natural Resources · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship · 6th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Hirono’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Hirono’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hirono breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hirono voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Nominations 2% · 5 of 214 party 5%
- Armed Forces & National Security 2% · 1 of 43 party 2%
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hirono broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Passage of the Bill · 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 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · 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 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · 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 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hirono is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Hirono, Chu Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week
Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
“In Hawaii and nationwide, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions help students thrive in the classroom and prepare them for success after graduation. As the Trump regime continues its ideological attacks on Minority-Serving Institutions, supporting AANAPISIs and the communities they…”
EducationAI-read
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Held forum examining how national private school voucher program diverts $51 billion annually from public schools.
“Raising the Alarm: How the National School Voucher Program Will Be Harmful to Students.”
EducationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Hirono Presses FBI Director Kash Patel on Abuse of Power, Leadership Failures
Questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on mismanagement and abuse of power during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
“You have been at the helm of the FBI for almost two years, and the list of your failings is long and frankly growing.”
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Encouraged Hawaii agricultural producers to apply for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Lala.
“As we continue assessing the damages from Hurricane Lala and begin our recovery efforts, I’m committed to ensuring that Hawaii’s farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers receive the resources they need.”
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Hirono Statement on Blanche Confirmation Vote
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
“The Attorney General of the United States must be independent from the president and committed to upholding the rule of law. Todd Blanche’s unyielding loyalty to Donald Trump makes clear that he cares about neither independence nor the rule of law. From gaslighting Epstein survivors to pursuing political witch hunts,…”
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Hirono Statement Marking Three Years Since Maui Wildfires
Marked third anniversary of Maui wildfires and announced $2.8 billion in federal recovery aid.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hirono voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 97 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hirono’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 41
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
41 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 40 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S. 892 Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025Identical bill became law as H.R. 1912 · Dec 12, 2025Via H.R. 1912
Hirono’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 66 sponsored billsSponsored 66 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 172 (median 308), 336 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Immigration, Education.
- S. 5578 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Hawaiian Islands Program, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5577 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide grants to upgrade or convert small-capacity cesspools for households in the State of Hawaii.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 5331 Protect American Values Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5189 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 222 | 3% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 65% |
| Other | 117 | 2% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 52 | 25% |
| Immigration | 37 | 70% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 83% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 0% |
| Congress | 19 | 11% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 0% |
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% |
| 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 | 43% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 0% |
| 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 | 50% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
How often Hirono 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
- DLisa Blunt RochesterDE Senate97%agreement
- DPatty MurrayWA Senate97%agreement
- DChris Van HollenMD Senate97%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hirono most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hirono’s campaign raised $563K: $513K (91%) from individuals and $38K (7%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
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 Hirono
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 22.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Labor union PAC
- Pfizer Corporate PAC
- Booz Allen Hamilton Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Hirono 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 inHirono’s own leadership PAC: Pineapple PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hirono’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, HawaiiDemocrat2013–present
- U.S. House, HI-2Democrat2007–2013
Seat
- State
- Hawaii
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 78
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6361
109 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Honolulu
- Website
- hirono.senate.gov
- senatorhirono
- maziehirono
- YouTube
- CongresswomanHirono
Elsewhere
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