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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)

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)

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