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Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) when the Senate passed it 64-35 on January 20, 2025.
12 Democrats crossed party lines to vote Yea, but Schumer was not among them. He voted Yea on the motion to proceed (84-9) but switched to Nay on cloture and final passage, citing Republicans' unwillingness to allow amendments.
The bill was signed into law on January 29, 2025.
I'd be happy to help you write to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez about the SAVE Act (H.R. 28). Let's make it personal and effective.
First — why does this bill matter to you? Are you concerned about voter ID requirements, election security, or both? Your personal connection is what makes constituent mail stand out from form letters.
Once you tell me your angle, I'll draft a message you can send through her official contact form.
In the most recent debt ceiling vote (H.R. 3801), 8 House Republicans voted with Democrats:
Reps. Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Lawler (NY-17), Chavez-DeRemer (OR-5), Kiggans (VA-2), Molinaro (NY-19), Garbarino (NY-2), D'Esposito (NY-4), and Salazar (FL-27).
All 8 represent swing districts Biden carried in 2020. Their defection wasn't enough — the bill passed on party lines 218-213.
3 amendments were adopted on H.R. 4365 (Defense Appropriations, FY2026):
1. Wicker (R-MS) amendment increasing shipbuilding by $2.1B — passed 78-19 2. Reed (D-RI) amendment requiring PFAS cleanup at military bases — passed 62-35 with bipartisan support 3. Sullivan (R-AK) amendment adding Arctic infrastructure funding — passed by voice vote
4 amendments were tabled, including a proposed 5% across-the-board cut.
The PRESS Act (H.R. 4250) is scheduled for a floor vote on Thursday. Here's how to reach Rep. Ocasio-Cortez before then:
Phone (fastest): (202) 225-3965 — Capitol office Online form: ocasio-cortez.house.gov/contact
Tip: Call Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Mention the bill by name and number. Staff track constituent calls by issue — yours will be logged and reported to the member.
House floor this week (3 votes scheduled): • H.R. 28 — SAVE Act (voter ID requirements) — Tuesday under suspension • H.R. 4250 — PRESS Act (journalist source protection) — Thursday under rule • H.J.Res. 45 — Congressional Review Act disapproval — Wednesday
Senate floor: • Cloture vote on S. 1771 (FISA reauthorization) — Wednesday • Confirmation vote for Surgeon General nominee — Thursday
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) this session:
Sponsored 12 bills — most active areas: housing (4), climate (3), labor (3). Her Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (H.R. 1772) advanced to committee markup.
Voting record: 97% party alignment, voted in 98% of roll calls. Broke with Democrats on 2 trade votes.
Committees: Financial Services, Oversight. Attended 8 of 9 scheduled hearings this month.
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