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Chuck Schumer
Politicians/Chuck Schumer
Chuck Schumer (D)
Senate Minority Leader (NY)
Role Summary

The Senate Minority Leader is the chief spokesperson for the minority party in the U.S. Senate. Responsibilities include coordinating opposition strategy, negotiating with the majority party, and representing the minority caucus in legislative debates. The Minority Leader works to shape legislation, protect minority rights in the chamber, and rally party members on key votes.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
75
Religion
Jewish
Birthplace
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Residence
Brooklyn, NY
Born
November 23, 1950
Family
Wife: Iris Weinshall; 2 Children: Jessica, Alison; Grandson: Noah
Contact
631-753-0978Contact Formwww.chuckschumer.com
Election Info
DistrictSenior Seat, NY
Current Term01/06/1999 — Present
First Elected11/03/1998
Last Elected11/08/2022
Next Senator Election2026
Education
JD
Harvard Law School
1974
AB
Harvard University
1971
Attended, Graduated
James Madison High School , Brooklyn NY
Political Career9
Chair
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, United States Senate
2011-2017
Representative
United States House of Representatives, New York
1980-1998
Senator
United States Senate, New York
1999-present
Assembly Member
New York State Assembly
1974-1980
Vice Chair
Democratic Conference, Democratic Leadership Team
2006-2017
Former Democratic At-Large Whip
United States House of Representatives
Chair
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
2005-2008
Majority Leader
United States Senate
2021-2025
Minority Leader
United States Senate
2017-2021; 2025-present
Organizations1
New York State Bar Association
Member
Committees1
Committee on Rules and Administration

Recent Bills & Votes

S J Res 198A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model"Voted YesS 4784An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposesVoted NoS J Res 185A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by CongressVoted YesS J Res 196A 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 YesH Con Res 86Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted Yes
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
75
Religion
Jewish
Birthplace
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
Residence
Brooklyn, NY
Born
November 23, 1950
Family
Wife: Iris Weinshall; 2 Children: Jessica, Alison; Grandson: Noah
Contact
631-753-0978Contact Formwww.chuckschumer.com