Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

International Affairs

Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic, Nevada

On International Affairs, their 36 votes sit closer to the typical Democrat, 20% of the way toward the typical Republican; the 32 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 40% of the way toward the typical Republican.

Where this differs from their party: Voted with the Democratic majority on 80.6% of 36 votes here, against 91.6% on all contested votes.

From votes

36 votes cast

Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 20% of the way toward the typical Republican.

Catherine Cortez MastoDemocratic caucusRepublican caucus

From bills backed

32 measures · 2 sponsored · 30 cosponsored

Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 40% of the way toward the typical Republican.

Catherine Cortez MastoDemocratic caucusRepublican caucus
Exact figures

Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.

From votes

  • Senator at −0.24
  • Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 47 senators
  • Republican caucus median 0.34, from 53 senators

From bills backed

  • Senator at −0.12
  • Democratic caucus median −0.28, from 37 senators
  • Republican caucus median 0.12, from 34 senators

Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.

A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.

Contested vote:
a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
Party break:
a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
Cosponsor:
a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
Typical senator:
the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes with party
80.6%
Votes against party
7
Votes cast
36

Votes on this issue

  1. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.Res. 852 on Congress.gov

  2. ·On the Concurrent Resolution

    A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    H.Con.Res. 89 on Congress.gov

  3. ·On Passage of the Bill

    An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    H.R. 5334 on Congress.gov

  4. ·On the Amendment

    To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    H.R. 5334 on Congress.gov

  5. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 181 on Congress.gov

  6. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    H.R. 5334 on Congress.gov

  7. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    H.R. 5334 on Congress.gov

  8. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 180 on Congress.gov

  9. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 185 on Congress.gov

  10. ·On the Concurrent Resolution

    A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    H.Con.Res. 86 on Congress.gov

  11. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.Res. 616 on Congress.gov

  12. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 172 on Congress.gov

  13. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 185 on Congress.gov

  14. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 163 on Congress.gov

  15. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 184 on Congress.gov

  16. ·On the Point of Order

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay

    S.J.Res. 124 on Congress.gov

  17. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 114 on Congress.gov

  18. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 138 on Congress.gov

  19. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 32 on Congress.gov

  20. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 123 on Congress.gov

  21. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 116 on Congress.gov

  22. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 118 on Congress.gov

  23. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    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.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 104 on Congress.gov

  24. ·On the Point of Order

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay

    S.J.Res. 98 on Congress.gov

  25. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 98 on Congress.gov

  26. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 90 on Congress.gov

  27. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 83 on Congress.gov

  28. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 34 on Congress.gov

  29. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 41 on Congress.gov

  30. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.J.Res. 59 on Congress.gov

  31. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 54 on Congress.gov

  32. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority

    S.J.Res. 53 on Congress.gov

  33. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

    Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea

    S.Res. 195 on Congress.gov

  34. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay

    S.J.Res. 26 on Congress.gov

  35. ·On the Motion to Discharge

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay

    S.J.Res. 33 on Congress.gov

  36. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

    Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay

    H.R. 23 on Congress.gov

A vote against the party majority can reflect a home-state interest or a procedural step, such as a leader voting no in order to move to reconsider.

Legislation on this issue

These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.

1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.

Sponsored

  1. Introduced

    S. 4240

    American Homes First Act

    Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Introduced

    S.Res. 616

    A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

    Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179.

  3. Introduced

    S. 1740

    Pacific Partnership Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 841

    A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 4009

    Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act

    Latest action, : Held at the desk.

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 4814

    A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 763

    A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 3249

    Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.

Show the other 25 cosponsored measures
  1. Cosponsored

    S. 4436

    Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 697

    A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 4294

    Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 606

    A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)

  5. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 98

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Latest action, : Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 3555

    Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  7. Cosponsored

    S. 2667

    West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  8. Cosponsored

    S. 3426

    International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  9. Cosponsored

    S. 3393

    Support UNFPA Funding Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  10. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 525

    A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  11. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 236

    A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)

  12. Cosponsored

    S. 2846

    HIV Medication Access Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  13. Cosponsored

    S. 2646

    No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  14. Cosponsored

    S. 2231

    GLOBE Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  15. Cosponsored

    S. 2146

    China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.

  16. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 145

    A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)

  17. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 253

    A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)

  18. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 224

    A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)

  19. Cosponsored

    S. 554

    United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  20. Cosponsored

    S. 1579

    PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

  21. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 86

    A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.

  22. Cosponsored

    S. 556

    Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  23. Cosponsored

    S. 1053

    FIGHT China Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1746-1747)

  24. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 51

    A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S546-547)

  25. Cosponsored

    S. 280

    Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Amendments filed on this issue's bills

These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.

An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.

Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.

  1. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6710

    Amends H.R. 5334

    Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted