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Brian Schatz

U.S. Senator for Hawaii

Biography

Brian Schatz was appointed to the Senate in 2012. He chairs the Indian Affairs Committee and is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee. He has focused on climate change, technology, and Native Hawaiian issues.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Brian Emanuel Schatz
  • Born: October 20, 1972
  • Age: 53 years old
  • Birthplace: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Senate Class: Class III

Committee Assignments

  • Indian Affairs Ranking Member
  • Appropriations
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Foreign Relations

Most Recent Voting History

Yea

Vote #43

On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (57-33) (57 Y - 33 N)

Yea

Vote #42

On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) (60 Y - 34 N)

Nay

Vote #41

On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #40

On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 12:02 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #39

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #38

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 12, 2026, 1:16 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #37

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 12, 2026, 12:14 PM (ET) Result: Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #36

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 11, 2026, 5:44 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #35

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".

Feb 10, 2026, 2:26 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) (47 Y - 51 N)

Nay

Vote #34

On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)

Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Feb 10, 2026, 11:27 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-46) (52 Y - 46 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-3934
  • 🏢 722 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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