Seat note: Seat not up in 2026 (Class 1, term ends 2031-01-03)
Seat source: congress-legislators: legislators-current.json (unitedstates/congress-legislators), published September 24, 2026, checked November 5, 2026; U.S. Senate: Senators contact information (XML, includes class) (senate.gov), published October 8, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader: No verified public position found
The Senate Democratic leader is chosen by secret ballot. This page shows what the senator has said, never how they voted.
We have not found a public statement. That is not counted as support or opposition.
The agenda
Each issue is split into the specific demands on the letter. A past vote or bill is dated and shown as a record, not a promise.
Prices: Partial or mixed support
Take the power to set tariffs back from the president: Partial or mixed support
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.88, Senate roll 600, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used to impose global tariffs (passed 51-47); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 600, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.88, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 51-47) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 30, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.77, Senate roll 598, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Canada (passed 50-46); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 598, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.77, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 50-46) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 29, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.81, Senate roll 594, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Brazil (passed 52-48); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 594, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.81, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 52-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 28, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.49, Senate roll 225, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used to impose global tariffs (failed 49-49); ends one set of emergency tariffs, so a yea is partial.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 225, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.49, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Defeated 49-49) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 30, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Sponsored S.1272 (Trade Review Act of 2025), 119th Congress.
Context: Trade Review Act of 2025: any new or increased tariff expires after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it; returns tariff power to Congress.
Source: S.1272 - Trade Review Act of 2025 (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published April 15, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.37, Senate roll 160, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Canada (passed 51-48); ends one set of emergency tariffs, not a permanent return of tariff power, so a yea is partial.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 160, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.37, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 51-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 2, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Ban companies from using personal data to charge people more (surveillance pricing): No verified public position found
Outlaw price gouging: No verified public position found
Single-payer: No verified public position found
Single-payer: one public plan covering everyone, with no premiums, deductibles, networks or surprise bills: No verified public position found
Child care and leave: Partial or mixed support
Cap child care costs at 7% of any family's income: Supports the specific demand
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Cosponsored S.2295 (Child Care for Working Families Act), 119th Congress.
Context: Child Care for Working Families Act: caps family child care copayments at no more than 7% of income at every income level and funds state universal, free, high-quality preschool; matches both the 7% cap and free pre-K.
Source: S.2295 - Child Care for Working Families Act (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published December 5, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Paid family and medical leave for every worker: No verified public position found
Schools: Supports the specific demand
Fund public schools properly, starting with the special education (IDEA) money Congress promised: Supports the specific demand
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Cosponsored S.1277 (IDEA Full Funding Act), 119th Congress.
Context: IDEA Full Funding Act: sets mandatory increases to bring federal special education (IDEA Part B) funding to the full 40% share Congress promised; matches the IDEA funding demand.
Source: S.1277 - IDEA Full Funding Act (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published July 23, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Free, high-quality pre-K for every family: Supports the specific demand
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Cosponsored S.2295 (Child Care for Working Families Act), 119th Congress.
Context: Child Care for Working Families Act: caps family child care copayments at no more than 7% of income at every income level and funds state universal, free, high-quality preschool; matches both the 7% cap and free pre-K.
Source: S.2295 - Child Care for Working Families Act (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published December 5, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Housing: No verified public position found
Tie federal housing and transportation money to zoning that allows apartment buildings with shops on the ground floor: No verified public position found
Public power: No verified public position found
Public power: a national grid planned and coordinated by the Department of Energy, with states and local public utilities: No verified public position found
Iran war: Partial or mixed support
Pass a law requiring the president to stop hostilities against Iran that Congress never authorized: Supports the specific demand
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Voted Yea on H.Con.Res.89, Senate roll 244, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers concurrent resolution directing the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran; matches the demand in intent, though a concurrent resolution does not have the force of law. (Senate rejected 49-50.)
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 244, 119th Congress session 2: H.Con.Res.89, On the Concurrent Resolution (Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49-50) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published September 24, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.181, Senate roll 216, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 216, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.181, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 49-50) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published July 30, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.180, Senate roll 207, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 207, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.180, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-49) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published July 23, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.185, Senate roll 192, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war. (Motion to proceed rejected 47-50.)
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 192, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.185, On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed Rejected 47-50) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published June 24, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on H.Con.Res.86, Senate roll 184, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers concurrent resolution directing the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran; matches the demand in intent, though a concurrent resolution does not have the force of law. (Senate agreed 50-48.)
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 184, 119th Congress session 2: H.Con.Res.86, On the Concurrent Resolution (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published June 23, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.172, Senate roll 174, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 174, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.172, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published June 16, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.185, Senate roll 129, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war. (Discharge agreed 50-47.)
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 129, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.185, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50-47) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published May 19, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.163, Senate roll 118, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 118, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.163, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 49-50) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published May 13, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.184, Senate roll 113, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 113, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.184, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-50) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 30, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.114, Senate roll 88, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 88, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.114, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 46-51) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 22, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.123, Senate roll 79, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 79, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.123, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-52) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 15, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.116, Senate roll 69, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 69, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.116, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-53) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published March 24, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.118, Senate roll 58, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 58, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.118, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-53) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published March 18, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.104, Senate roll 46, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: War Powers joint resolution (binding if enacted) directing removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran; this was a procedural vote to move it forward, and a yea supports ending the war.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 46, 119th Congress session 2: S.J.Res.104, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-53) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published March 4, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.59, Senate roll 328, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Motion to discharge a War Powers joint resolution directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran (June 2025 strikes); rejected 47-53.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 328, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.59, On the Motion to Discharge (Motion to Discharge Rejected 47-53) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published June 27, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Cut off money for offensive operations Congress never approved: No verified public position found
Executive power: Partial or mixed support
Emergency powers expire unless Congress votes to keep them: No verified public position found
Put tariffs back under Congress's control: Partial or mixed support
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.88, Senate roll 600, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used to impose global tariffs (passed 51-47); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 600, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.88, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 51-47) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 30, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.77, Senate roll 598, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Canada (passed 50-46); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 598, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.77, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 50-46) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 29, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.81, Senate roll 594, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Brazil (passed 52-48); a yea is partial support.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 594, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.81, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 52-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published October 28, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.49, Senate roll 225, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used to impose global tariffs (failed 49-49); ends one set of emergency tariffs, so a yea is partial.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 225, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.49, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Defeated 49-49) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 30, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Sponsored S.1272 (Trade Review Act of 2025), 119th Congress.
Context: Trade Review Act of 2025: any new or increased tariff expires after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it; returns tariff power to Congress.
Source: S.1272 - Trade Review Act of 2025 (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published April 15, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Voted Yea on S.J.Res.37, Senate roll 160, 119th Congress session 1 (2025).
Context: Joint resolution terminating the national emergency used for tariffs on Canada (passed 51-48); ends one set of emergency tariffs, not a permanent return of tariff power, so a yea is partial.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 160, 119th Congress session 1: S.J.Res.37, On the Joint Resolution (Joint Resolution Passed 51-48) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published April 2, 2025, checked November 5, 2026
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Protect inspectors general: No verified public position found
Stop any president from refusing to spend money Congress approved (impoundment): Partial or mixed support
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Voted Yea on H.R.7148 (S.Amdt.4287), Senate roll 19, 119th Congress session 2 (2026).
Context: Procedural motion on an amendment to prevent the deferral or rescission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration (blocking "pocket rescissions"); rejected 47-52. Covers one impoundment tactic, so a yea is partial.
Source: Senate Roll Call Vote 19, 119th Congress session 2: H.R.7148 (S.Amdt.4287), On the Motion (Motion Rejected 47-52) (voteview.com (UCLA, compiled from senate.gov roll calls; senate.gov XML refused automated download)), published January 30, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Elections: Partial or mixed support
A constitutional amendment to end Citizens United: No verified public position found
Every voter in the country gets the option to vote by mail: Supports the specific demand
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Cosponsored S.1887 (Vote at Home Act of 2025), 119th Congress.
Context: Vote at Home Act of 2025 (Senate): no state may restrict voting by mail in federal elections and states must mail ballots to registered voters; a direct match.
Source: S.1887 - Vote at Home Act of 2025 (119th Congress), bill status and cosponsors (govinfo.gov (GPO bulk BILLSTATUS, the congress.gov bill status record)), published January 23, 2026, checked November 5, 2026
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Filibuster: No verified public position found
End the filibuster so the Senate passes bills by majority vote: No verified public position found
Congress: No verified public position found
Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks: No verified public position found
Add seats to the House: No verified public position found
Get rid of the debt ceiling for good: No verified public position found
Supreme Court: No verified public position found
Add seats to the Supreme Court: No verified public position found
Fixed 18-year terms for justices: No verified public position found
An enforceable ethics code for the Supreme Court: No verified public position found
Stop a single senator from blocking a judge (end the blue slip veto): No verified public position found
Immigration: No verified public position found
A pathway to citizenship for people who already live and work here: No verified public position found
Fix legal immigration so people who want to come the right way can: No verified public position found
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