Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

Government Operations and Politics

Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic, New Hampshire

On Government Operations and Politics, the 37 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 12% of the way toward the typical Republican.

From votes

Too few votes for a position from votes: 11 votes cast, and a position needs 20.

From bills backed

37 measures · 4 sponsored · 33 cosponsored

Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 12% of the way toward the typical Republican.

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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 −0.30
  • Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
  • Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 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

  1. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

    Voted Nay

    S. 5271 on Congress.gov

  2. ·On the Cloture Motion

    To require voters to provide photo identification.

    Voted Nay

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  3. ·On the Motion to Table

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  4. ·On the Motion to Table

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  5. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 1383 on Congress.gov

  6. ·On the Joint Resolution

    A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

    Voted Nay

    H.J.Res. 142 on Congress.gov

  7. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

    Voted Nay

    H.J.Res. 142 on Congress.gov

  8. ·On the Joint Resolution

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…

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    Procedure Act".

    Voted Yea

    S.J.Res. 82 on Congress.gov

  9. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…

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    Procedure Act".

    Voted Yea

    S.J.Res. 82 on Congress.gov

  10. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 3012 on Congress.gov

  11. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 3012 on Congress.gov

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

  1. Introduced

    S. 3626

    Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Introduced

    S. 2627

    A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Swanzey, New Hampshire.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  3. Introduced

    S. 1365

    No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  4. Introduced

    S.J.Res. 43

    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

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

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 854

    A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 4505

    A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 4791

    A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)

  4. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 739

    A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 4369

    Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

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

Show the other 28 cosponsored measures
  1. Cosponsored

    S. 4318

    Breast Cancer Stamp Reauthorization Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 641

    A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a supportive and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1050-1051)

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 3296

    Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.

  4. Cosponsored

    S. 3991

    DISCLOSE Act of 2026

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

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 1101

    SHARE Act of 2025

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

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 3226

    Bring Our Heroes Home Act

    Latest action, : Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Cosponsored

    S. 3195

    Anti-Cash Grab Act

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

  8. Cosponsored

    S. 3043

    Military and Federal Employee Protection Act

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

  9. Cosponsored

    S. 2994

    Voter Purge Protection Act

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

  10. Cosponsored

    S. 2963

    Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  11. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 82

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

    Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.

  12. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 78

    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

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

  13. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 390

    A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)

  14. Cosponsored

    S. 2523

    John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)

  15. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 337

    A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.

    Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)

  16. Cosponsored

    S. 2124

    Election Worker Protection Act of 2025

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

  17. Cosponsored

    S. 2083

    Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  18. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 246

    A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)

  19. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 218

    A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

    Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)

  20. Cosponsored

    S. 1668

    End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.

  21. Cosponsored

    S. 624

    Equal COLA Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

  22. Cosponsored

    S. 997

    Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  23. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 120

    A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

    Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: 03/10/2025 CR S1632)

  24. Cosponsored

    S. 569

    POSTAL Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  25. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 80

    A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)

  26. Cosponsored

    S. 134

    Saving the Civil Service Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  27. Cosponsored

    S. 51

    Washington, D.C. Admission Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  28. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 19

    A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)

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. 4708

    Amends S. 1383

    Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted

  2. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 1286

    Amends H.R. 1986

    To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".

    The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.

    Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted