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Chuck Schumer

U.S. Senator for New York

Senate Minority Leader

Biography

Charles "Chuck" Schumer is the senior U.S. Senator from New York and the Senate Majority Leader. First elected to the Senate in 1998, he previously served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999. Known for his active media presence, Schumer has focused on issues ranging from financial reform to consumer protection and local New York initiatives.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Charles Ellis Schumer
  • Born: November 23, 1950
  • Age: 75 years old
  • Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Senate Class: Class III

Committee Assignments

  • Select Committee on Intelligence Ex-Officio
  • Finance

Most Recent Voting History

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)

Nay

Vote #33

On the Cloture Motion PN726-4 (PN 726-4)

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

Feb 9, 2026, 5:30 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) (51 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #32

On the Nomination PN726-11 (PN 726-11)

Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana

Feb 5, 2026, 1:43 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-47) (50 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #31

On the Cloture Motion PN726-11 (PN 726-11)

Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana

Feb 5, 2026, 12:19 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) (51 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #30

On the Nomination PN726-9 (PN 726-9)

Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee

Feb 5, 2026, 11:30 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-46) (50 Y - 46 N)

Nay

Vote #29

On the Cloture Motion PN726-9 (PN 726-9)

Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee

Feb 4, 2026, 2:50 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) (50 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #28

On the Nomination PN726-2 (PN 726-2)

Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri

Feb 4, 2026, 2:03 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Nay

Vote #27

On the Cloture Motion PN726-2 (PN 726-2)

Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri

Feb 4, 2026, 12:22 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) (51 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #26

On the Nomination PN726-12 (PN 726-12)

Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska

Feb 4, 2026, 11:29 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (58-39) (58 Y - 39 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-6542
  • 🏢 322 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
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