Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Native Americans
Martin Heinrich
Democratic, New Mexico
On Native Americans, the 35 measures they backed give a position, but too few senators in each caucus have a position here to compare.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 0 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
35 measures · 14 sponsored · 21 cosponsored
Too few senators in each caucus have a position here to compare.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.24
- Democratic caucus median −0.24, from 7 senators
- Republican caucus median −0.01, from 2 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.
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.
Sponsored
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
A resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S518; text: CR S515)
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
A resolution designating the week beginning February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S525-526)
Cosponsored
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Show the other 16 cosponsored measures
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1208-1209)
Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.