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U.S. Senator from New York

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democrat · New York

Appointed in 2009, subsequently elected. Led effort to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act on sexual assault. Ran for president in 2020.

Record

Progressive Democrat. Champion of military sexual assault reform (Military Justice Improvement Act). Strong advocate for reproductive rights, paid family leave, and gun safety.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4574 — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, regarding restrictions on the use of funds and facilities of the Department of Defense for abortion care. (Introduced, May 19, 2026)
  • S.4553 — A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. (Introduced, May 18, 2026)
  • S.4554 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve access to workers' compensation for civilian Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 18, 2026)
  • S.4552 — A bill to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 18, 2026)
  • S.4497 — Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4313 — HUMBLE Presidents Act (Introduced, Apr 16, 2026)
  • S.4286 — Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 14, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.181 — 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. (Introduced, Apr 13, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Senate Special Committee on Aging (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Cybersecurity
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Emerging Threats and Capabilities
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Strategic Forces

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