U.S. Senator from New Mexico · Class I
Martin Heinrich
Position · −0.33
- In office
- Senate 2013–now
House 2009–2013
17 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37%
- Committees
- Joint Economic Committee
- Appropriations
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Native Americans
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Health
- Age
- 54
Bottom line
Where Heinrich has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Energy and Natural Resources
- Ranking Member · Legislative Branch (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · 4 subcommittees of Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint Economic Committee · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
- Appropriations · 11th in seniority on the minority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4252 WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 3219 Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- S. 1470 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act · Out of committee
- S. 564 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Heinrich’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Heinrich breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Heinrich 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%
- Energy & environment 20% · 5 of 25 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 8 issues where Heinrich has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Heinrich broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 19, 2026 | Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South CarolinaOn the Cloture MotionBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland SecurityOn the NominationBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Heinrich is saying
All 67 statements and posts-
Sent letter urging MLB to withdraw baseball game proposal from Grand Teton National Park.
“This week, I sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Manfred urging him to stand down on pursuing a baseball stadium in Grand Teton National Park. While I’m glad that he has listened and agreed not to pursue this Grand Teton National Park plan, I am concerned that MLB may still be considering other National Park locations.”
MLB Grand Teton National Park Game ProposalPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Unveiled bipartisan bill to lower utility costs, create jobs, and require data centers to pay grid upgrade costs.
“For New Mexico, this deal could be transformational. New Mexico has proven itself to be a state full of opportunities to expand energy production and build big projects. SunZia is just one example – but it is not the only one. Other projects like Western Spirit, the Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner Transmission Line, and…”
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to reform federal environmental review and permitting process.
“Today I wore a pin that was my dad’s 60-year IBEW pin, and it represents 60 years of him working for a local utility company to keep the lights on. Today in my home state of New Mexico there is a switchyard named after my dad, Pete Heinrich, and that switchyard is connected to the SunZia transmission line.”
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Heinrich voted against Ratepayer Protection Act, saying it lacks enforcement to make data centers pay.
“I’m pushing for legislation that will actually hold AI data centers accountable for their energy usage and lower electricity bills for Americans.”
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Heinrich and three colleagues introduced bipartisan bill reforming environmental review and permitting for energy projects.
“America is entering a new era of energy demand. We have an enormous opportunity to build big things again to meet this moment – to build more generation, expand our grid, create more jobs, lower energy costs, and make sure we have the energy we need to compete. It should not take decades to build the infrastructure our…”
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Outlined provisions of bipartisan energy and jobs legislation to deliver cheaper energy and economic growth.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Heinrich voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 51 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 18 minority-party ranking members
How far Heinrich’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 55
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
55 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 54 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 62 sponsored billsSponsored 62 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 436 (median 308), 235 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Health.
- S. 5675 A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5659 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to assist local educational agencies with ensuring that each elementary school and secondary school has at least one reading or literacy specialist on staff.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5650 A bill to align priorities and investments relating to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5460 Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 900 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.Native Americans · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5453 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
- S. 5401 Good Energy Jobs Act of 2026Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- S. 4844 PFAS Alternatives ActEmergency Management · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 11% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 65% |
| Other | 115 | 10% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 49 | 27% |
| Immigration | 37 | 81% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 89% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 20% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 58% |
| Congress | 18 | 11% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 13 | 0% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 8% |
| Environmental Protection | 12 | 50% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% |
| Health care | 10 | 0% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 11% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 14% |
| 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% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 1 | 0% |
How often Heinrich 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
- DBen Ray LujánNM Senate96%agreement
- DKirsten E. GillibrandNY Senate94%agreement
- DTammy BaldwinWI Senate94%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Heinrich most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Heinrich’s campaign raised $2.9M: $2.0M (69%) from individuals and $887K (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
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 Heinrich
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 180.
- Applied Research Associates Corporate PAC
- Dominion Energy Corporate PAC
- American Psychological Association Services Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Heinrich 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 inHeinrich’s own leadership PAC: Lobo PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Heinrich’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, New MexicoDemocrat2013–present
- U.S. House, NM-1Democrat2009–2013
Seat
- State
- New Mexico
- Seat
- Class 1, senior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 54
Committees and roles
- Joint Economic Committee
- Appropriations
- Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member
- Energy Ex Officio
- National Parks Ex Officio
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Ex Officio
- Water and Power Ex Officio
- Select Committee on Intelligence
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5521
709 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Albuquerque, Farmington, Roswell, Las Cruces
- Website
- heinrich.senate.gov
- MartinHeinrich
- senatormartinheinrich
- YouTube
- SenMartinHeinrich
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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