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Brian Schatz
U.S. Senator · Hawaii

Brian Schatz

Democratic Hawaii Class III · Next election 2028 Official website
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Bills introduced
404
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
2,087
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
97%
1,657 of 1,716 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
30 of 1,747 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.2%
5 of 404 bills they introduced

Based on 1,747 recorded votes and 404 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
 S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
 S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
 S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
 S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
 S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
 S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
 S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
 S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
 S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
 S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
 S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
 S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5537 Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act Sep 24, 2026 -
119-SRES-902 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as … Sep 24, 2026 -
119-SRES-909 A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, cultu… Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5482 PREP Act Sep 23, 2026 -
119-S-5414 Stop Child Labor Act Sep 16, 2026 -
119-S-5403 Debt-Free College Act of 2026 Sep 15, 2026 Education
119-S-5288 Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act Aug 6, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-5317 INSPIRES Act Aug 6, 2026 Education
119-S-5193 Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Health
119-S-5168 Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Jul 29, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-5131 CORE Pacific Act Jul 23, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act Jun 24, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-S-4830 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington H… Jun 18, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4695 CONSENT Act Jun 8, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4610 Pacific POWER Act May 20, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4582 Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 May 20, 2026 Health
119-SRES-730 A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 Nat… May 14, 2026 Sports and Recreation
119-S-4545 Scientific Integrity Act May 14, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-SRES-715 A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide… Apr 30, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4466 PATH to the Foreign Service Act Apr 30, 2026 International Affairs
119-SRES-670 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to an… Apr 15, 2026 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
119-SCONRES-32 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibil… Mar 26, 2026 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
119-S-4216 GUARDRAILS Act Mar 26, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-S-4210 Child Suicide Prevention Act Mar 25, 2026 Health
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrati… Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5669 End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5576 Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026 Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "… Sep 28, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-SRES-900 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indige… Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5565 Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5539 Affordability is Access Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5471 AI Systems Transparency Act Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement… Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latino… Sep 22, 2026
119-SRES-864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 2… Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". Sep 15, 2026
119-SRES-852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) … Sep 14, 2026
119-S-5390 End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act Sep 14, 2026
119-S-5354 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5300 Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5283 Momnibus Act Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5281 Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5186 ASSET Act Jul 30, 2026
119-S-5110 Improving America's Literacy Act Jul 23, 2026
119-S-5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026
119-S-5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026

Committee assignments

18 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$1,794,749
Raised
$724,016
Spent
$2,727,358
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $1,172,130. From PACs and other political committees: $454,947.

What Brian Schatz's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S4HI00136). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

595 contributions totaling $1,473,549 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP $37,000 · 9 contributions
  • COMCAST CORPORATION $26,500 · 10 contributions
  • K&L GATES, LLP $25,500 · 18 contributions
  • HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $25,500 · 6 contributions
  • CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. $23,250 · 10 contributions
  • BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP $20,500 · 13 contributions
  • BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. $19,000 · 9 contributions
  • AT&T SERVICES, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES $18,000 · 7 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jul 15, 2026 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen. Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen. Brian Schatz $2,500.00
Jun 29, 2026 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen. Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen. Brian Schatz $2,500.00
Jun 26, 2026 TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BB&T)
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Brian Schatz $2,500.00
Jun 26, 2026 ENGIE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 26, 2026 FINSECA
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 25, 2026 DOMINION ENERGY, INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen Brian Schatz $5,000.00
Jun 24, 2026 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
To HAWAII PAC · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 HAWAII PAC Brian Schatz $2,500.00
Jun 23, 2026 ERICSSON INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen Brian Schatz $2,000.00
Jun 23, 2026 CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
To HAWAII PAC · Honoree: Sen. Brian Schatz
 HAWAII PAC Sen. Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 22, 2026 INVARIANT LLC
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 22, 2026 MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 22, 2026 INVARIANT LLC
To SCHATZ FOR HAWAII · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR HAWAII Brian Schatz $500.00
Jun 22, 2026 INVARIANT LLC
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 21, 2026 MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen. Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen. Brian Schatz $1,000.00
Jun 19, 2026 UBS AMERICAS INC.
To SCHATZ FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen. Brian Schatz
 SCHATZ FOR SENATE Sen. Brian Schatz $2,500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Hawaii
    2012–present · Congresses 112–119
 Washington, DC office

722 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-3934

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APA
Open America. (2026). Schatz, Brian (Democratic–Hawaii): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001194/
MLA
"Schatz, Brian (Democratic–Hawaii): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001194/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Schatz, Brian, Member of Congress, Hawaii (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001194/.
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