Brian Schatz

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Schatz voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Taxation 50% · 3 of 6 party 0%
2. Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
3. Transportation & infrastructure 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%

Where Schatz broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Schatz, Hirono Lead Senate Resolution Honoring Hawaiian History

  Introduced Senate resolution designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month.

  “Hawaiian cultural traditions and values are an essential part of what makes Hawai‘i special. Hawaiian History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of the Native Hawaiian community and recommit to protecting Native Hawaiian rights.”

  Hawaiian History Month DesignationCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Urges Quick Approval of Emergency Declaration Request Ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo

  Urged swift approval of emergency declaration for Hawaii ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo.

  “We urge swift approval of Governor Green’s request for an emergency declaration and the additional federal assistance it will provide.”

  Tropical Storm Nolo ResponseEmergency ManagementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Schatz, Warner To Take To Senate Floor To Demand Passage Of New AI Security Legislation

  Introduced legislation to establish safety and security standards for advanced artificial intelligence systems.

  “Every day, we’re seeing new reports of AI models going rogue and hacking systems without our knowledge or oversight. The risks of AI are not theoretical – they are happening in real-time.”

  CybersecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Schatz: Climate Change is Why Disasters are Piling Up

  Spoke on Senate floor about climate change increasing disaster frequency and severity in Hawaii.

  “In recent weeks, Hawai‘i experienced two separate hurricanes which destroyed homes and roads, closed schools and offices, and left thousands of people in the dark. 90 percent of the island of Kaua‘i lost power during Hurricane Lowell earlier this month – that’s how extensive the damage was – and crews are still working…”

  Emergency ManagementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Senate Passes Schatz-Wicker Resolution Designating Telehealth Awareness Week

  Senate passed bipartisan resolution designating September 20-26 as Telehealth Awareness Week.

  “Telehealth helps people access quality health care when and where they need it, and our resolution highlights the broad, bipartisan support for raising awareness of and expanding access to telehealth.”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Trump Admin Set to Impound or Redirect Billions of Dollars in Foreign Policy Investments Congress Made

  Criticized Trump administration for impounding or redirecting billions in foreign assistance funding.

  “Congress passed a law to invest in saving lives, protecting the American people, and advancing our interests abroad; it did not hand Trump a checkbook to spend on whatever he pleases while blocking funding for everything else. The Trump administration needs to rework its plans and spend these resources as Congress…”

  International AffairsAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Schatz voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 67 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 329 (median 307.5), 58 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Science, Technology, Communications, Government Operations and Politics.

• S. 5664 A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5614 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S.J.Res. 218 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5537 Sexual Abuse Services in Detention ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 909 A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 902 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 5482 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Schatz’s campaign raised $1.5M: $1.0M (71%) from individuals and $346K (23%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.5M.

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.

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Who funds Schatz

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.

1. National Confectioners Association Trade association PAC
2. Matson, Inc. Federal Election Committee Corporate PAC
3. Applied Intuition, Inc. Political Action Committee (Applied PAC) Corporate PAC

Schatz’s own leadership PAC: Hawaii PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.