Kirsten Gillibrand
U.S. Senator for New York
Democrat · Since 2009 · Next election: 2030 · Age 59 · Junior senator
Official name: Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Last updated · 7 sources
Kirsten Gillibrand is the junior U.S. Senator for New York, a Democrat serving since 2009.
Gillibrand has served in the Senate longer than 76 of its 99 other members.
Gillibrand is the ranking member of the Aging Committee and also sits on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Intelligence.
In the Senate's last 30 days in session (Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026), Gillibrand voted in 71 of 74 roll calls (96%). In that period, 99 bills Gillibrand sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.
Gillibrand's seat is next on the ballot in 2030.
This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)
Full schedule →Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu
12 roll-call votes: 6 Yea, 5 Nay, 1 Not Voting
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
· Hearing
Hearings to examine an update on Golden Dome.
Strategic Forces (Senate Armed Services Committee) · 222 Russell Senate Office Building · Notice
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Votes
All of them →Voted in 71 of 74 roll calls (96%), Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026.
Gillibrand voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 62 roll calls and against it on 9.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 12)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Kirsten Gillibrand | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | No. 256 | On the Nomination PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor | Nomination Confirmed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 28 | No. 250 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 243 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 242 | On the Amendment S. 4668Amdt. No. 6776 | Amendment Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
Legislation
69 bills sponsored and 511 cosponsored in the 119th Congress
S. 2398 Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes).
S. 5619 A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5675 A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Campaign finance
- Raised
- $2,803,029
- Spent
- $1,214,219
- Cash on hand
- $2,304,537
2030 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC S0NY00410
New York senators
Chuck SchumerU.S. Senator for New York · Democrat
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign finance (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 ballot status
