Because of tariffs, families are paying more for essential back-to-school supplies at a time when Republicans are actively working to defund education programs in our country.
This is what education looks like in Trump’s America: Higher costs for hardworking families.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Hawaii
Mazie K. Hirono
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Voting Record — 783
Yes27%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Mazie K. Hirono
U.S. SenatorDemocratHawaii
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Republicans turned their back on Americans when they voted for the Big Ugly Bill. Everyday costs will continue to rise, millions will lose access to health care, and energy bills will skyrocket.
All so their billionaire buddies could pay less in taxes. It’s shameful.
To put it simply: We have a regime focused on eliminating federal support for public education in the U.S.
This administration has canceled grants, withheld funds, fired staff, & is proposing cuts to essential programs students rely on.
It’s chaos. Students deserve better.
Americans didn’t vote for higher energy bills, higher taxes, and increased costs of everyday goods.
But thanks to Republicans, the Big Ugly Bill will make those nightmares a reality.
2 weeks ago, Trump incinerated 500 tons of food that could’ve fed around 1.5 million children for a week.
This week, he’s burning $9.7 million worth of contraceptives intended for foreign aid.
He’s actively destroying resources that could save thousands of lives - it’s inhumane.
Republicans voted to increase the national debt by over $3.3 trillion. Why? To provide their billionaire buddies with massive tax cuts.
Looks like the "party of fiscal responsibility" just did something not-so-fiscally-responsible.
Trump promised to lower costs on day one of his administration.
It only took 180+ days for him to pass a budget bill that will increase grocery costs, energy bills, and health care premiums!
So, you’re telling me he lied? Fork found in kitchen.
From gutting @usedgov.bsky.social to defunding essential programs, Republicans are hellbent on attacking public education in the U.S.
Yesterday, I hosted a spotlight forum to highlight the dangers of these attacks. I won’t stay quiet while they rob our students of their future.
Republicans think raising the debt, cutting funding for education, and stripping millions of their health insurance is beneficial for America.
Newsflash: it isn’t!
An attack on public education is an attack on the future of our country.
So while Republicans continue their efforts to defund education programs in the U.S., I’m standing up for students, teachers, and families to ensure the future of America remains bright.
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Everyone deserves the fundamental right to access the reproductive health care they need, regardless of their income or insurance coverage. By ending the discriminatory Hyde Amendment, The EACH Act will make that possible.
Trump and Republicans' budget bill guts Medicaid, defunds Planned Parenthood, hikes health care premiums, raises energy bills, and slashes SNAP.
They say time travel is impossible, but Trump and Republicans have managed to take this country backwards yet again.
Republicans claim to fight for rural communities. Yet, they're gutting news stations that are many rural communities' only source of alerts during emergencies like natural disasters or AMBER alerts.
Once again, Republicans are not keeping their word.
I'm shocked. 🙄
Republicans are celebrating clawing back billions in life-saving foreign aid.
Meanwhile, Trump just signed a budget bill into law that will add at least $3 TRILLION to the national debt.
I'm no mathematician, but this doesn't seem to be very fiscally responsible.
Students have one opportunity to receive a high-quality K-12 education that will prepare them for the future.
Gutting the Education Department today will have devastating consequences tomorrow.
For our children and their futures, we must keep fighting back.
Public broadcasting provides news & critical emergency alerts to MILLIONS of Americans.
Republicans just voted to slash funding for this, because apparently ensuring that rural communities have access to important alerts during emergencies is a waste of money.
The Supreme Court clearing the way for Trump’s mass firings at the Department of Education has enabled this administration to abandon students.
Gutting this department will cause irreparable harm to our youth and our country will feel the consequences for generations.
Services provided by Planned Parenthood in addition to abortion care:
Primary care visits,
Cancer screenings,
Vasectomies,
STI testing and treatment,
Contraception,
Sex education,
and more...
This is what Republicans don't want you to have access to.
The House just voted to pass yet another betrayal of the American public.
Pro tip for my Republican colleagues: when legislation hurts your constituents, you don’t have to vote for it.
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Voting History783 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
783 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (54-46) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (27-73) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-14 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Bill Passed (84-16) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-40) |
| 2025-03-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | S. 331 (119th) | End debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-43) |
| 2025-03-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-46) |
| 2025-03-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | YES | ✕ | Nomination Confirmed (78-19) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-03-11 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (67-32) |
| 2025-03-06 | S. 331 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-03-06 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-03-05 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-47) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-03-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 3 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (70-27) |
| 2025-03-04 | S.J. Res. 3 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28) |
| 2025-03-03 | S. 9 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-03-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-02-27 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-27 | H.J. Res. 35 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
| 2025-02-26 | S.J. Res. 12 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-26 | S.J. Res. 10 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52) |
| 2025-02-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-43) |
| 2025-02-25 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-25 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (54-44) |
| 2025-02-25 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42) |
| 2025-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (66-28) |
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43) |
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Accept House changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.