U.S. Senator from New Hampshire · Class III
Margaret Wood Hassan
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.23
- In office
- Senate 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 27% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 37%
- Nominations 20%
- Committees
- Joint Economic Committee
- Finance
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 68
Bottom line
- Ranking Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee.
- The 5th most moderate Senate Democrat by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the Senate: agrees with Republicans on 18% of contested votes, more than 95% of senators.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Finance and Financial Sector: voted against them on 37% of party-line votes (7 of 19), against 0% for most Democrats.
Campaign money
Method2025–26 cycle · through Jun 30, 2026
$2.5M raised
77% from individuals · 22% from PACs and other committees · cash on hand $1.7M
FEC ID S6NH00091 · filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear.
Money by cycle Pro 2023–24, party money, self-funding and debts
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The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 240.
- Amgen Corporate PAC
- Humana Corporate PAC
- Delta Dental Plans Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Hassan this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Where Hassan has influence
Roles
2 leadership · 4 seatsShow all roles +1 more+2 more
Talks most about
Last 3 monthsCriticized Trump's vanity projects as wasteful spending
Highlighted addiction prevention and treatment efforts
Opposes Trump's tariffs on businesses and families
Introduced bill to ban forever chemicals from food packaging
Hosted discussion on RISE Act for disability accommodations
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Introduced bill to ban forever chemicals from food packaging
Hosted discussion on RISE Act for disability accommodations
Opposes illegal war with Iran raising business costs
Passed bipartisan bill protecting patient data and hospital security
Passed Tax Relief for Innocent Spouses Act provision
Demanded ICE accountability for hiring unqualified agents without background checks
Urged USPS to halt vote-by-mail restrictions before midterm elections
Supports ethics standards but opposes enforcement loophole
Requested ICE information on counter-fentanyl resource diversion
Passed committee bill expanding child care tax incentives for businesses
Praised 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act for lowering housing costs
Pressed DHS for investigation details on Lewandowski's alleged corruption and conflicts
Stories in Hassan’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hassan breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hassan voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 37% · 7 of 19 party 0%
- Nominations 20% · 43 of 214 party 5%
- Health care 20% · 2 of 10 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 11 issues where Hassan has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Hassan broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ratepayer Protection ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · The bill requires state utility regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider implementing a standard to hold certain large-load…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of AmbassadorOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 19, 2026 | Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South CarolinaOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hassan is saying
All 35 statements and posts-
PASSED THE SENATE: Senator Hassan’s Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity
Passed bipartisan bill strengthening health care cybersecurity protections.
“Cyberattacks have exposed patients’ private medical information and disrupted critical patient care in New Hampshire and across the country.”
Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency ActHealth Care CybersecurityAI-read
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Passed bipartisan bill protecting innocent spouses from unfair tax liability.
“When married couples file taxes jointly, one spouse can sometimes be left facing serious financial consequences because of mistakes that they had no knowledge of or control over.”
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Senator Hassan Speaks at Youth Addiction Prevention Summit in Plymouth
Spoke at youth addiction prevention summit highlighting efforts to combat substance misuse.
“Thanks in part to the work of many of the people in this room, New Hampshire has made real, steady progress combatting fentanyl. Overdose deaths are down. Medication-assisted-treatment, the gold standard for treatment, is now much more readily available. And law enforcement officers continue to find new ways to stop…”
HealthAI-read
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Senator Hassan Highlights the Cost of Trump’s Vanity Projects During Speech on Senate Floor
Criticized Trump's $1.8 billion in vanity projects while household costs rose $4,200.
“Not only has the President failed to make good on his pledge to bring down costs, not only is it evident that he never even bothered to try, but it’s clear that on virtually every metric, it costs more to be an American than it did two years ago when this President was sworn in and the 119th Congress began.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Following Senator Hassan’s Push, President Trump Backs Down From Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
Announced Trump backed down from taxpayer-funded political ads after Hassan's pressure.
“These campaign ads never should have run on the taxpayer’s dime to begin with. They were clearly wrong and clearly illegal, which is why the President should also immediately repay the taxpayers for the amount already spent on these ads.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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On Senate Floor, Senator Hassan Pushes Resolution Slamming Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
Introduced Senate resolution opposing Trump's taxpayer-funded political ads.
“On televisions across the country right now, people are being inundated with all kinds of political ads, but the ending of these ads is unlike any other. If someone's watching this ad, right at the end, at the bottom of the screen, you find out that this publicity stunt isn't paid for by President Trump or one of his…”
Government SpendingAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hassan voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 40 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 18 minority-party ranking members
How far Hassan’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 55
- Action in committee 10
- Action beyond committee 10
- Passed chamber 4
- Became law 0
55 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 55 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 59 sponsored billsSponsored 59 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 340 (median 308), 165 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Armed Forces and National Security.
- S. 5671 A bill to reauthorize and improve the pilot program to support State medical stockpiles, to ensure that State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments or officials are consulted by the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 921 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the advertisements promoting President Donald Trump that aired in September 2026, which included the direct language "paid for by the U.S. Government," should not be paid for by the United States Government.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
- S. 5516 Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5502 Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 892 A resolution supporting the designation of September 18, 2026, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".Health · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5425 Addiction Grants Modernization ActHealth · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5237 Stop Superbugs ActHealth · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
- S. 5236 Improving CARE for Youth ActHealth · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 222 | 23% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 70% |
| Other | 116 | 23% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 33% |
| Immigration | 36 | 89% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 72% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 19% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 32% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 58% |
| Congress | 15 | 7% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 7% |
| Energy | 13 | 8% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 20% |
| Health care | 10 | 20% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 6 | 17% |
| 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 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 100% |
How often Hassan 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
- DJeanne ShaheenNH Senate94%agreement
- DJacky RosenNV Senate92%agreement
- DRuben GallegoAZ Senate92%agreement
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5 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we check
Background
- Lawyer
- EducationJuris Doctor, Northeastern University School of Law, 1985
- EducationBachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1980
Offices held
- 2013–2017Governor of New Hampshire
- 2004–2010State Senate of New Hampshire
Sources
- bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, New HampshireDemocrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- New Hampshire
- Seat
- Class 3, junior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 68
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3324
324 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Berlin, Manchester, Portsmouth, Concord
- Website
- hassan.senate.gov
- SenatorHassan
- senatorhassan
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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