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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 #123

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 130 (S.J.Res. 130)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".

May 13, 2026, 5:35 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Yea

Vote #122

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141 (S.J.Res. 141)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

May 13, 2026, 4:54 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50) (50 Y - 50 N)

Yea

Vote #121

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 132 (S.J.Res. 132)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".

May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52) (48 Y - 52 N)

Nay

Vote #120

On the Nomination PN855-1 (PN 855-1)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

May 13, 2026, 1:59 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (54-45) (54 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #119

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 (S.Res. 526)

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

May 13, 2026, 12:28 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required) (99 Y - 0 N)

Yea

Vote #118

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 (S.J.Res. 163)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

May 13, 2026, 11:29 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50) (49 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #117

On the Cloture Motion PN855-1 (PN 855-1)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

May 12, 2026, 12:30 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #116

On the Nomination PN855-2 (PN 855-2)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

May 12, 2026, 11:24 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (51-45) (51 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #115

On the Cloture Motion PN855-2 (PN 855-2)

Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

May 11, 2026, 6:26 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) (49 Y - 44 N)

Nay

Vote #114

On the Resolution S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

May 11, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Resolution Agreed to (46-45) (46 Y - 45 N)

Contact

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

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