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Chuck Schumer
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Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer

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Senate · NY · Since 1999
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided
Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForUndecided

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on FinanceMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

As Senate Majority Leader, shepherded the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Senate.

Supports the clean energy transition through the IRA while accepting a managed transition from fossil fuels.

Led passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; champions New York's transportation and infrastructure needs.

Led passage of drug pricing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship and has negotiated bipartisan border security deals.

Supports student debt cancellation and has urged executive action on student loan forgiveness.

Supports strong national defense, funding for New York's military installations, and aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Led passage of the Inflation Reduction Act containing the largest climate investment in U.S. history.

Supports police reform, sentencing reform, and has pushed for federal marijuana legalization.

Supports strong U.S.-Israel relations, NATO alliances, Ukraine aid, and multilateral diplomacy.

Launched the Senate's bipartisan AI Insight Forums and policy framework to develop comprehensive AI regulation.

Supports expanding Social Security benefits and opposes any cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and has been a longtime gun safety advocate.

Supports expanding affordable housing, rental assistance, and addressing New York's housing affordability crisis.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
3 of 3 votes match stated positions

Election History

2022NY Senate
Won
56.4%5,293,000 votes
vs.Joe Pinion(R)42%