Charles E. Schumer — U.S. Senator from New York
Charles E. Schumer is a Democrat Senator representing New York, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | New York |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1950-11-23 |
| Bioguide ID | S000148 |
Election & Term History
Charles E. Schumer has held 14 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1981.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-01-05 – 1983-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-16 | Democrat |
| 1983-01-03 – 1985-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 1985-01-03 – 1987-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 1987-01-06 – 1989-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 1989-01-03 – 1991-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-9 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-9 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-9 | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New York | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New York | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New York | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New York | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New York | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Charles E. Schumer has cast 881 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Charles E. Schumer is more conservative than 52% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.355 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 52% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 881 |
| Votes with own party | 97.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 4 of 890 (0.4%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Charles E. Schumer in?
Charles E. Schumer is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from New York.
How long has Charles E. Schumer served in Congress?
Charles E. Schumer's first term on record began in 1981, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Has Charles E. Schumer served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Charles E. Schumer's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Charles E. Schumer's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Charles E. Schumer is more conservative than 52% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 881 recorded votes.
How often does Charles E. Schumer vote with their own party?
Charles E. Schumer has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 4 of 890 recorded votes (0.4%).