Brian Schatz

Senate · HI · Democrat

Born: Oct 20, 1972 (age 54)

Service history (4 terms)

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112th Congress, Senate, HI, Democrat (2012-12-27 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, Senate, HI, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress, Senate, HI, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, Senate, HI, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03)

Recorded votes (2529 on record)

NaysubstantiveJun 18, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
YeaproceduralJun 18, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
NaysubstantiveJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
NayproceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
YeaproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to House Message to Accompany H.R. 6644
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
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.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 190
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
NayproceduralJun 11, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Justin D. Smith to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
NaysubstantiveJun 11, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
NayproceduralJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
NaysubstantiveJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NayproceduralJun 10, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony J. Powell to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NaysubstantiveJun 9, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NayproceduralJun 8, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony W. Mattivi to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NayproceduralJun 6, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
Secure America Act
On the Motion — Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1318
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Bill Passed
Secure America Act
On Passage of the Bill — S. 2, As Amended
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 5463
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Padilla Amdt. No. 5808
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Gallego Amdt. No. 5813
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Peters Amdt. No. 5763
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Hirono Amdt. No. 5506
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
Secure America Act
On the Motion — Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 5, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501
NayproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hassan Amdt. No. 5535
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
Secure America Act
On the Motion — Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 5514
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 5512
NayproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452
YeaproceduralJun 4, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
Secure America Act
On the Motion — Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 3, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Secure America Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. 2
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 3, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed: S.J. Res. 188
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 2, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NayproceduralJun 2, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey M. Kuhlman to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas
NaysubstantiveJun 2, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Montana