Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Education
Alex Padilla
Democratic, California
On Education, the 61 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: 2 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
61 measures · 4 sponsored · 57 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 −0.45
- Democratic caucus median −0.40, from 29 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.15, from 9 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 on this issue
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Voted Yea
A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
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
SPELL Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
BASIC Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 3, 2025, as "National School Psychology Week".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
POST GRAD Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3235-3236)
Cosponsored
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Show the other 52 cosponsored measures
Diversify Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
INSPIRES Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Green Ribbon Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
PUPIL Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
All Students Count Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Strength in Diversity Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
GAAME Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S888)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S734-735)
A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711-712)
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S491)
A resolution designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S495; text: CR S492)
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517; text: CR S8515-8516)
Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Protecting Students with Disabilities Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737)
A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/18/2025 S6737)
Head Start for America's Children Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pay Teachers Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4776)
Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Head Start for Our Future Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
College for All Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954)
A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753: 2; text: CR S2758-2759: 3)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2457-2458)
Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
IDEA Full Funding Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1875)
A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
Safe Schools Improvement Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Latest action, : Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Empowering Families in Special Education Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358)
Keep Our PACT Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling 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 S526)