Mazie K. Hirono

U.S. Senator · HI

Democrat

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Where Mazie stands

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Clear record
Raise taxes on corporations and high earners to fund major new programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Cosponsored Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act and Billionaires Income Tax Act; sponsored Social Security payroll-cap removal and voted against 2025 GOP tax-cut reconciliation.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 49 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Voted No · Feb 2026 — 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 Yes · Feb 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Sponsored — Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2024
Cosponsored — Taxing Big Oil Profiteers Act
Cosponsored — Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Clear record
Expand benefits and broaden eligibility
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
Sponsored Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, voted yes on 2024 Social Security Fairness Act, and cosponsored Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 15 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Dec 2024 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Cosponsored — Alternatives to PAIN Act
Cosponsored — Stop the Wait Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Medicare for All Act of 2022
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Clear record
Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
Cosponsored Raise the Wage Act and Richard Trumka PRO Act; voted yes on Paycheck Fairness Act cloture (2021).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 50 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Apr 2024 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Voted Yes · Jul 2023 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Time Off to Vote Act
Sponsored — Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Sponsored — Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2024
Cosponsored — Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Cosponsored — Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025
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How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Transition to a single-payer (Medicare for All) system
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Cosponsored the Medicare for All Act across the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses, establishing a national single-payer health insurance program.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 42 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — A 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Voted No · Dec 2025 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Dec 2025 — Lower Health Care Costs Act
Voted No · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted Yes · Oct 2025 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Sponsored — Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024
Sponsored — LIFT the BAR Act of 2023
Sponsored — Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
Sponsored — Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Clear record
Rapid federal action to transition off fossil fuels
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Cosponsored Green New Deal and Clean Energy for America Act; voted to terminate the energy emergency and against reopening Arctic/coal leasing.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 23 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Women and Climate Change Act of 2022
Sponsored — CASC Act
Cosponsored — Clean Energy for America Act
Cosponsored — A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Cosponsored — Renewable Energy Certainty Act
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Clear record
Federal protection for abortion access throughout pregnancy
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Voted yes on the Women's Health Protection Act and cosponsored the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act; voted no on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 49 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Voted No · Jan 2026 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Jan 2025 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Voted Yes · Sep 2024 — Right to IVF Act
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — My Body, My Data Act of 2025
Sponsored — A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Sponsored — Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2023
Sponsored — My Body, My Data Act of 2023
Sponsored — A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2023, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
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What should federal firearms policy be?
Clear record
Comprehensive federal firearm restrictions including bans and registration
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
Sponsored Keep Americans Safe Act magazine ban and cosponsored Assault Weapons Ban of 2023; voted yes on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 48 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted No · Jun 2023 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Voted Yes · Jun 2022 — Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Keep Americans Safe Act
Cosponsored — Firearm Safety Act of 2026
Cosponsored — Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Cosponsored — Age 21 Act
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What should US immigration policy be?
Clear record
Expand legal immigration; humane asylum and refugee policies
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Cosponsored U.S. Citizenship Act and GRACE Act; sponsored Fair Day in Court for Kids Act; voted no on Laken Riley Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 47 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Secure America Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Reuniting Families Act
Sponsored — Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
Sponsored — Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
Sponsored — Neighbors Not Enemies Act
Sponsored — Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Clear record
Major sentencing reductions, end qualified immunity, redirect funding to community programs
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
Cosponsored Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and End Solitary Confinement Act; voted no on HALT Fentanyl Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 46 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted No · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted No · Apr 2024 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Voted No · May 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Voted No · Mar 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — ERRPA
Cosponsored — End Solitary Confinement Act
Cosponsored — Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Cosponsored — Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021
Cosponsored — EQUAL Act
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Some evidence
Cooperative internationalism through institutions; minimize military action
Repeatedly voted to remove forces from Iran and Venezuela; sponsored UNCLOS ratification resolutions; cosponsored USAID-essential resolution.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 52 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — A 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 Congress.
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — A resolution calling upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Sponsored — A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Sponsored — Expanding America's Pacific Diplomatic Presence Act of 2022
Sponsored — A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.
Cosponsored — A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Clear record
Pass federal voting access protections and ban partisan gerrymandering
Voted yes on Freedom to Vote Act and For the People Act and cosponsored them; voted against the SAVE Act voter-ID bill.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 51 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Sep 2022 — DISCLOSE Act of 2022
Voted No · Jan 2022 — Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Voted Yes · Nov 2021 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Voted Yes · Oct 2021 — Freedom to Vote Act
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Time Off to Vote Act
Sponsored — Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024
Cosponsored — Duty To Report Act
Cosponsored — Insurrection Act of 2025
Cosponsored — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
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