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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Brian Schatz
Hawaii (senior senator) · Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 In Congress since 2012 Terms 0 House, 4 Senate Age 53
Office: 722 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
1.2%missed (11)
96.3%voted with their party
67bills sponsored
329cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay against party | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Not voting | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 67 →- Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5614IntroducedBeyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 5664IntroducedFUTURE of Workers ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
- S.J.Res. 218IntroducedA 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.Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week". Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
- 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… Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
- S. 5482IntroducedPREP ActSep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Stop Child Labor Act Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recently cosponsored
- Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 4 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Presented to President.
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] + 42 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5669IntroducedEnd Tax Breaks for Dark Money ActSen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] + 7 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- S.Res. 931IntroducedA 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.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 15 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
- S. 5576IntroducedArtificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] + 2 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S. 5577IntroducedA 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.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 1 cosponsorSep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- S. 5578IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Hawaiian Islands Program, and for other purposes.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 1 cosponsorSep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 25 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
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