Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

U.S. Senate New York

Tenure

2009 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

Prior offices

U.S. House New York District 20

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $102,003

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 6, 2018

Appointed

January 26, 2009

Education

Bachelor's

Dartmouth College

Law

University of California, Los Angeles

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from New York. She assumed office on January 26, 2009. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025.

Gillibrand (Democratic Party) ran for election for President of the United States. She withdrew before the Democratic convention on August 18, 2020.

Gillibrand launched an exploratory committee to run for president of the United States on January 15, 2019, and formally declared her candidacy on March 17, 2019.[1][2]

On August 28, 2019, Gillibrand announced that she was ending her campaign for the presidency.[3]

Gillibrand was first appointed to the Senate in 2009 to fill the seat vacated through Hillary Clinton's appointment to secretary of state. She won re-election in 2018.

Prior to serving in the U.S. Senate, Gillibrand worked as an attorney, law clerk, campaign staffer, and special counsel to the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. She also represented New York's 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2007 to 2009.[4]

See Gillibrand's presidential campaign overview and Presidential candidates, 2020, for more information about the 2020 presidential election.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Career
* 3 Committee assignments
* 3.1 U.S. Senate
* 3.1.1 2017-2018
* 3.1.2 2015-2016
* 3.1.3 2013-2014
* 3.1.4 2011-2012
* 4 Key votes
* 4.1 Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
* 4.2 Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018
* 4.3 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
* 4.4 114th Congress
* 4.4.1 Economic and fiscal
* 4.4.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
* 4.4.1.2 2016 Budget proposal
* 4.4.1.3 Defense spending authorization
* 4.4.1.4 2015 budget
* 4.4.2 Foreign Affairs
* 4.4.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
* 4.4.3 Domestic
* 4.4.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
* 4.4.3.2 Cyber security
* 4.4.4 Immigration
* 4.5 113th Congress
* 4.6 National security
* 4.6.1 John Brennan CIA nomination
* 4.6.2 Rooney undersecretary of the Navy nomination
* 4.7 Economy
* 4.7.1 No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013
* 4.7.2 Government shutdown
* 4.8 Immigration
* 4.8.1 Mexico-U.S. border
* 4.9 Social issues
* 4.9.1 Violence Against Women (2013)
* 4.10 Previous congressional sessions
* 4.10.1 Fiscal Cliff
* 4.10.2 House of Representatives
* 4.10.3 Senate
* 5 Issues
* 5.1 Off the Sidelines PAC
* 5.2 Presidential preference
* 5.3 2016 presidential endorsement
* 6 Elections
* 6.1 2020
* 6.1.1 Presidency
* 6.2 2018
* 6.3 2012
* 6.4 Full history
* 7 Campaign themes
* 7.1 2018
* 7.1.1 Campaign website
* 8 Presidential preference
* 8.1 2020
* 8.2 2016
* 9 Campaign donors
* 9.1 Comprehensive donor history
* 9.2 2018
* 9.3 2014
* 9.4 2013
* 9.4.1 Lobbyist contributions
* 9.5 2012
* 9.5.1 Cost per vote
* 9.6 2010
* 10 Personal Gain Index
* 10.1 PGI: Change in net worth
* 10.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
* 11 Analysis
* 11.1 Ideology and leadership
* 11.2 Like-minded colleagues
* 11.3 Lifetime voting record
* 11.4 Congressional staff salaries
* 11.5 National Journal vote ratings
* 11.5.1 2013
* 11.5.2 2012
* 11.5.3 2011
* 11.6 Voting with party
* 11.6.1 2014
* 11.6.2 2013
* 12 Personal
* 13 Recent news
* 14 See also
* 15 External links
* 16 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Gillibrand was born in Albany, New York, in 1966 and grew up in upstate New York. She graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Asian studies in 1988 and obtained her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1991.[5][6]

After graduating from law school, Gillibrand clerked for Judge Roger Miner on the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. After working in private practice, she entered government service as special counsel to then-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Andrew Cuomo. After working on Hillary Clinton's (D) campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2000, Gillibrand returned to private practice.[7]

In 2005, Gillibrand left private practice to run against incumbent Rep. John Sweeney (R) in New York's 20th congressional district. Gillibrand won 53% of the vote to Sweeney's 47% in the 2006 election.[8] Gillibrand won re-election with 62% of the vote in 2008.[9]

In 2009, Gov. David Paterson (D) appointed Gillibrand to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton (D), who had resigned to serve as secretary of state.[7] Gillibrand won election to the remainder of Clinton's term in 2010 with 60% of the vote. She was elected to a full term with 68% of the vote in 2012 and won re-election with 67% of the vote in 2018.

In December 2017, Gillibrand was the first member of the U.S. Senate to call on Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) to resign following allegations of improper conduct.[10]

## Career[edit]

Below is an abbreviated outline of Gillibrand's academic, professional, and political career:[11]

* 2009-Present: U.S. Senator from New York
* 2007-2009: U.S. House of Representatives
* 1991: Graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a J.D.
* 1988: Graduated from Dartmouth College with an A.B.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### U.S. Senate[edit]

#### 2021-2022

Gillibrand was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Aging (Special)
* Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
* Commodities, Risk Management and Trade
* Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
* Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security, Chair
* Committee on Intelligence (Select)
* Senate Committee on Armed Services
* Cybersecurity
* Emerging Threats and Capabilities
* Personnel, Chair

#### 2019-2020

Gillibrand was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

* Committee on Aging (Special)
* Senate Committee on Armed Services
* Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
* Committee on Environment and Public Works

#### 2017-2018[edit]

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Gillibrand was assigned to the following committees:[12]

* Committee on Aging (Special)
* Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
* Committee on Armed Services
* Committee on Environment and Public Works

#### 2015-2016[edit]

Gillibrand served on the following committees:[13]

* Special Committee on Aging
* Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
* Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade
* Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops and Agricultural Research
* Subcommittee on Livestock, Marketing and Agriculture Security, Ranking Member
* Armed Services Committee
* Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
* Subcommittee on Airland
* Environment and Public Works Committee
* Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife

#### 2013-2014[edit]

Gillibrand served on the following Senate committees:[14]

* Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
* Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Marketing and Agriculture Security Chairman
* Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research
* Subcommittee on Commodities, Markets, Trade and Risk Management
* Armed Services Committee
* Subcommittee on Personnel Chairman
* Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
* Environment and Public Works Committee
* Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife
* Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health
* Special Committee on Aging

#### 2011-2012[edit]

Gillibrand served on the following committees:[15]

* Environment and Public Works Committee
* Subcommittee on Children’s Health and Environmental Responsibility
* Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health
* Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife
* Armed Services Committee
* Subcommittee on Airland
* Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
* Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
* Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
* Subcommittee on Commodities, Markets, Trade and Risk Management
* Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research
* Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Marketing and Agriculture Security
* Special Committee on Aging

## Key votes[edit]

See also: Key votes

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### Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020[edit]

### Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

* Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: First Step Act of 2018 (S 756)

Motion Agreed to (87-12) on December 18, 2018
Proposed making changes to the criminal justice system.[16]

Voted Yea on: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 2)

Conference Report Agreed to (87-13) on December 11, 2018
Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.[17]

Voted Nay on: "Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States" (PN2259)

Nomination Confirmed (50-48) on October 6, 2018
Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[18]

Voted Nay on: "Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States" (PN2259)

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49) on October 5, 2018
Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[19]

Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required) on June 28, 2018
Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance.[20]

Voted Nay on: Immigration reform proposal from Sen. Chuck Grassley and the Trump administration (S Amdt 1959 to HR 2579)

Cloture Motion Rejected (39-60, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
Proposed providing a path to citizenship for 1.8 million individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children, $25 billion for border security, limits on chain migration or family-based migration, and eliminating the visa lottery system.[21]

Voted Yea on: Immigration reform proposal from the Common Sense Coalition (S Amdt 1958 to HR 2579)

Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
Proposed providing a path to citizenship for individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children, $25 billion for border security, and limitations on chain or family-based immigration.[22]

Voted Nay on: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act amendment (S Amdt 1948 to S Amdt 1959)

Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
Proposed withholding funding from sanctuary jurisdictions for not cooperating with federal immigration officials.[23]

Voted Yea on: Coons-McCain immigration plan (S Amdt 1955 to S Amdt 1958)

Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) on February 15, 2018
Proposed providing a path to citizenship for individuals brought into the U.S. without legal permission as children and conducting a study to determine what border security measures were needed. It also proposed requiring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure the U.S.-Mexico border by 2021.[24]

Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S 2311)

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) on January 29, 2018
Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill proposed providing exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.[25]

Voted Nay on: An amendment to repeal the requirements for individuals to enroll in health insurance and for employers to offer it—"Skinny bill" (S Amdt 667 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628 the American Health Care Act of 2017)

Amendment Rejected (49-51) on July 28, 2017
The amendment proposed repealing the requirements for individuals to enroll in health insurance and for employers to offer it.[26]

Voted Nay on: An amendment to repeal the ACA, including Paul amendment (No. 271) (S Amdt 271 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628)

Amendment Rejected (45-55) on July 26, 2017
An amendment to repeal the ACA, including Paul amendment (No. 271)[27]

Voted Nay on: Motion to advance the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, including Cruz and Portman amendments (S Amdt 270 to S Amdt 267 to HR 1628)

Motion Rejected (43-57, 3/5 majority required) on July 25, 2017
A procedural vote to advance the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), including the Cruz and Portman amendments.[28]

Voted Nay on: Motion to begin debate on the American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President voted Yea) on July 25, 2017
Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.[29]

Voted Nay on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(4)—confirmation vote)

Nomination Confirmed (54-45) on April 7, 2017
Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—confirmation vote.[30]

Voted Nay on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(3))

Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45) on April 6, 2017
Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—second vote to end debate and move to a vote on Gorsuch's nomination under the new precedent requiring only a simple majority to pass.[31]

Voted Yea on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55(2))

Decision of Chair Not Sustained (48-52) on April 6, 2017
Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—a vote to keep the Senate precedent of requiring 60 votes to close debate on Supreme Court nominations.[32]

Voted Nay on: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (PN55)

Cloture Motion Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required) on April 6, 2017
Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States—initial vote to end debate and move to a vote on Gorsuch's nomination.[33]

* Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 6157)

Conference Report Agreed to (93-7) on September 18, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[34]

Voted Nay on: "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 5895)

Conference Report Agreed to (92-5) on September 12, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[35]

Voted Yea on: "Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 6157)

Bill Passed (85-7) on August 23, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.[36]

Voted Nay on: "Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019" (HR 5895)

Bill Passed (86-5) on June 25, 2018
Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.[37]

Voted Nay on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

Motion Agreed to (65-32) on March 23, 2018
Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.[38]

Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

Motion Agreed to (71-28) on February 9, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through March 23, 2018[39]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

Cloture Motion Rejected (55-44, 3/5 majority required) on February 8, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through March 23, 2018.[40]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)

Motion Agreed to (81-18) on January 22, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[41]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)

Cloture Motion Agreed to (81-18, 3/5 majority required) on January 22, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.[42]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 195)

Cloture Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) on January 19, 2018
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[43]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

Motion Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required) on December 21, 2017
Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.[44]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Motion Agreed to (51-48) on December 20, 2017
Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 and proposed changes to the tax code.[45]

Voted Nay on: "A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes." (HJ Res 123)

Joint Resolution Passed (81-14) on December 7, 2017
Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.[46]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Bill Passed (51-49) on December 2, 2017
Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.[47]

Voted Nay on: A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-49) on October 19, 2017
Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.[48]

Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

Motion Agreed to (80-17) on September 7, 2017
Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.[49]

Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

Motion Agreed to (79-18) on May 4, 2017
The $1.2 trillion budget bill proposed funding the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.[50]

* Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress." (SJ Res 54)

Joint Resolution Passed (56-41) on December 13, 2018
Proposed removing United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that were not authorized by Congress.[51]

Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

Bill Passed (89-8) on September 18, 2017
Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. On November 15, 2017, the Senate passed the defense policy bill by voice vote. This bill was the result of compromises made in the conference report. For more information on the compromise bill, click here.[52][53]

Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

Bill Passed (98-2) on July 27, 2017
Proposed providing congressional review and proposed countering aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[54]

Voted Yea on: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 (S 722)

Bill Passed (98-2) on June 15, 2017
Proposed providing congressional review and proposed countering aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.[55]

### Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress[edit]

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)

### 114th Congress[edit]

The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[56][57] The Senate confirmed 18,117 out of 21,815 executive nominations received (83 percent). For more information pertaining to Gillibrand's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[58]

#### Economic and fiscal[edit]

##### Trade Act of 2015[edit]

See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

On May 22, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314, which was used as a legislative vehicle for trade legislation with the titles "Trade Act of 2015" and the "Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015," by a vote of 62-37. The bill proposed giving the president trade promotion authority (TPA). TPA, also known as fast track authority, allows the president to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended by Congress. Congress casts a simple up or down vote on a trade agreement, and the legislation only requires a simple majority for approval. The bill also included a statement of trade priorities and provisions for trade adjustment assistance. Gillibrand voted with 30 other Democratic senators against the bill.[59][60]
Trade promotion authority
On June 24, 2015, by a vote of 60-38, the Senate approved trade promotion authority (TPA) as part of HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act. Gillibrand was one of 31 Democrats to vote against the bill. After, Senate Republican leadership honored a pledge to support trade adjustment assistance (TAA) by passing the measure as part of HR 1295 - Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 by voice vote. The House passed HR 1295 the following day, on June 25, 2015, and both TPA and TAA were signed into law on June 29, 2015.[61][62][63]

##### 2016 Budget proposal[edit]

On May 5, 2015, the Senate voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 51-48. The non-binding resolution will be used to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government before funding runs out on October 1, 2015. The vote marked the first time since 2009 that Congress approved a joint budget resolution. All 44 Democrats, including Gillibrand, voted against the resolution.[64][65][66]

##### Defense spending authorization[edit]

On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed S 1356 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 91-3. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included "$5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget" and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[67][68] Gillibrand voted with 41 Democrats, 48 Republicans and one independent in favor of the bill.[69] On November 5, 2015, the House passed the bill by a vote of 370-58, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[70]

On June 18, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by a vote of 71-25. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Gillibrand voted with 21 Democrats, two Republicans and one Independent against the bill.[71] The House passed the bill on May 15, 2015.[72] President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[73]

##### 2015 budget[edit]

On October 30, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 by a vote of 64-35. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[74] Gillibrand voted with 43 Democrats, 18 Republicans and two independents in favor of the bill.[75] It passed the House on October 28, 2015.[76] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

#### Foreign Affairs[edit]

##### Iran nuclear deal[edit]

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 7, 2015, the Senate voted to approve HR 1191 - A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes, by a vote of 98-1. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. All 43 Democratic senators who voted, including Gillibrand, approved the bill.[77][78]

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015
On September 10, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 58-42.[79] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Gillibrand voted with 39 Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the measure of disapproval.[80]

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 follow up votes
On September 15, 2015, the Senate voted for a second time to filibuster the measure to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal by a vote of 56-42.[81] Sixty votes were needed to proceed to HJ Res 61 - the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, the legislative vehicle the Senate was expected to use to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal. Gillibrand voted with 39 Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the measure of disapproval.[82] The legislation was voted on for a third time on September 17, and it failed for a third time by a vote of 56-42.[83]

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 fourth vote
On September 17, 2015, the Senate voted to filibuster a vote on S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640 by a vote of 53-45. The amendment proposed prohibiting "the President from waiving, suspending, reducing, providing relief from, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran."[84] Gillibrand voted with 42 Democrats and two Independents against proceeding to the amendment.[85]

#### Domestic[edit]

##### USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]

On June 2, 2015, the Senate passed HR 2048 - the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 by a vote of 67-32. The legislation revised HR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Gillibrand voted with 42 Democrats, 23 Republicans and one Independent to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[86][87]

##### Cyber security[edit]

On October 27, 2015, the Senate passed S 754 - the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 by a vote of 74-21.[88] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Gillibrand voted with 29 Democrats, 43 Republicans and one independent in favor of the bill.[89]

#### Immigration[edit]

On October 20, 2015, the Senate voted against proceeding to a vote on S 2146 - the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act by a vote of 54-45. The bill proposed withholding federal funding from "sanctuary jurisdictions" that violate the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and other federal immigration laws. In addition, the bill proposed increasing "penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed" and providing "liability protection for State and local law enforcement who cooperate with Federal law enforcement."[90] Gillibrand voted with 41 Democrats, one Republican and two Independents against proceeding to the bill.[91]

### 113th Congress[edit]

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[92] The Senate confirmed 13,949 out of 18,323 executive nominations received (76.1 percent). For more information pertaining to Gillibrand's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[93]

### National security[edit]

#### John Brennan CIA nomination[edit]

Gillibrand voted for the confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2013, with a vote of 63 - 34. Most Democrats supported the nomination, while Republicans were somewhat divided with roughly one-third supporting the nomination.[94]

#### Rooney undersecretary of the Navy nomination[edit]

Gillibrand put a hold on Jo Ann Rooney's nomination on October 31, 2013. Gillibrand criticized Rooney's remarks in a confirmation hearing. Rooney said, "A judge advocate outside the chain of command will be looking at a case through a different lens than a military commander."

"I believe the impact would be decisions based on evidence, rather than the interest in preserving good order and discipline. I believe this will result in fewer prosecutions and therefore defeat the problem that I understand it seeks to address."

Gillibrand explained her concern over Rooney's remarks asking, "If you were a service member raped on duty, why would you have confidence to come forward and report after hearing that basing decisions to prosecute solely on evidence would be a bad outcome? Jo Ann Rooney’s testimony should send chills down the spine of any member of the armed services seeking justice."[95]

### Economy[edit]

#### No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013[edit]

Gillibrand voted for H.R.325 -- No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. The bill passed the Senate on January 31, 2013, with a vote of 64 - 34. The purpose of the bill was to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling and withhold the pay of members of Congress until a budget could be passed. The vote largely followed party lines with Democrats overwhelmingly supporting it and many Republicans in opposition to the bill.[96]

#### Government shutdown[edit]

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

During the shutdown in October 2013, the Senate rejected, down party lines, every House-originated bill that stripped the budget of funding for the Affordable Care Act. A deal was reached late on October 16, 2013, just hours before the debt ceiling deadline. The bill to reopen the government, H.R. 2775, lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[97] The final vote on H.R. 2775 was 81-18, with all 18 votes against the bill from Republican members. Gillibrand voted with the Democratic Party for the bill.[98]

### Immigration[edit]

#### Mexico-U.S. border[edit]

Gillibrand voted against Senate Amendment 1197 -- Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border. The amendment was rejected by the Senate on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 39 - 54. The purpose of the amendment was to require the completion of 350 miles of fence described in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 before registered provisional immigrant status may be granted. It would also require 700 miles of fence be completed before the status of registered provisional immigrants may be changed to permanent resident status. The vote followed party lines.[99]

### Social issues[edit]

#### Violence Against Women (2013)[edit]

Gillibrand voted for S.47 -- Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill was passed by the Senate on February 12, 2013, with a vote of 78 - 22. The purpose of the bill was to combat violence against women, from domestic violence to international trafficking in persons. All 22 dissenting votes were cast by Republicans.[100]

### Previous congressional sessions[edit]

#### Fiscal Cliff[edit]

Gillibrand voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the Senate by an 89 - 8 vote on January 1, 2013.[101]

#### House of Representatives[edit]

As a Member of the House of Representatives, Gillibrand supported the auto bailout.[102] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[103]

#### Senate[edit]

As a Member of the Senate, Gillibrand voted for the stimulus bill.[104] Fifty-seven percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had either hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Thirty-eight percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[105]

Gillibrand also voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[106] Fifty-seven percent of likely voters at least somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. Thirty-five percent of likely voters opposed repeal. Fifty-one percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill would be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it would be beneficial.[107]

Finally, Gillibrand voted against an amendment that would have defunded the Obama Administration's lawsuit against Arizona over its new immigration law. As of July 8, 2010, 56 percent of U.S. voters were opposed to the Obama Administration's challenge to the Arizona immigration law.[108]

## Issues[edit]

### Off the Sidelines PAC[edit]

See also: Off the Sidelines PAC

Off the Sidelines is a women's empowerment program and leadership PACA leadership PAC is a political action committee created by a federal officeholder to help other candidates for office.[109] led by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). The group describes itself as "Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's call to action to encourage every woman and girl to make their voice heard on the issues they care about."[110]

### Presidential preference[edit]

### 2016 presidential endorsement[edit]

✓ Gillibrand endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[111]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
2016 Presidential Endorsements by U.S. Senators

State Sen.  |  Candidate  |  Date  |  Source
Angus King |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2016  |  Politico
Elizabeth Warren |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2016  |  The Boston Globe
Bob Menendez |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2016  |  Philly.com
Roy Blunt |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Richard Burr |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  IndyWeek.com
Mitch McConnell |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Politico
Cory Gardner |  Ted Cruz |  April 2016  |  The Hill
Pat Toomey |  Ted Cruz |  April 2016  |  The Morning Call
Jeff Merkley |  Bernie Sanders |  April 2016  |  The New York Times
Mike Lee (Utah) |  Ted Cruz |  March 2016  |  Politico
Lamar Alexander |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Politico
Jeff Sessions |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  Politico
Harry Reid |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2016  |  Politico
Dan Coats |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Bloomberg
Dean Heller |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Politico
Tim Scott |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  NBC News
Ron Wyden |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  The Oregonian
Jack Reed |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Providence Journal
Heidi Heitkamp |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  The Huffington Post
Ed Markey |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  WBUR
Gary Peters |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Michael Bennet |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Bob Casey, Jr. |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  CBS Pittsburgh
Tom Udall |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  Albuquerque Journal
Jeanne Shaheen |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  WMUR
Brian Schatz |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2015  |  Honolulu Civil Beat
Mazie Hirono |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  CNN
Al Franken |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2014  |  The Huffington Post
Mark Warner |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2014  |  The Hill
Martin Heinrich |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2014  |  New Mexico Telegram
Patrick Leahy |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  Vermont Public Radio
Dick Durbin |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2014  |  Politico
Amy Klobuchar |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  Politico
Debbie Stabenow |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2014  |  CNN
Tim Kaine |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2014  |  The Washington Post
Sheldon Whitehouse |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Chris Murphy (Connecticut) |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  The Connecticut Mirror
Richard Blumenthal |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2014  |  WestportNow.com
Joe Manchin III |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  Politico
Maria Cantwell |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Tammy Baldwin |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Dianne Feinstein |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2013  |  MSNBC
Kirsten Gillibrand |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2014  |  People
Patty Murray |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2013  |  Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Chuck Schumer |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2013  |  The Washington Post
Barbara Boxer |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2013  |  ABC News
Claire McCaskill |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2013  |  Politico
Jim Inhofe |  Marco Rubio |  January 2016  |  Politico
Rob Portman |  John Kasich (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  August 2016  |  The Columbia Dispatch
Thad Cochran |  Jeb Bush |  December 2015  |  USA Today
John Boozman |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  Politico
Mike Rounds |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  Politico
Orrin Hatch |  Jeb Bush |  August 2015  |  Deseret News
Susan Collins |  Jeb Bush |  July 2015  |  Portland Press Herald
John McCain |  Lindsey Graham (primary) |  January 2015  |  Bloomberg.com
Bill Nelson (Florida) |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Miami Herald
Barbara Mikulski |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Ben Cardin |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Baltimore Sun
Chris Coons |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  CNN
Jim Risch |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  Politico
Steve Daines |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  The Huffington Post
Sherrod Brown |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  MSNBC
Tom Carper |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Roll Call
Cory Booker |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  NBC News

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

#### Presidency[edit]

See also: Presidential candidates, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) won the presidential election on November 3, 2020. Biden received 306 electoral votes and President Donald Trump (R) received 232 electoral votes. In the national popular vote, Biden received 81.2 million votes and Trump received 74.2 million votes.

Gillibrand announced that she was running for president of the United States on January 15, 2019.[1]

On August 28, 2019, Gillibrand suspended her presidential campaign.[3]

Ballotpedia compiled the following resources about Gillibrand and the 2020 presidential election:

* Recent news stories about the 2020 presidential election;
* An overview of key national and state campaign staffers;
* Endorsements from politicians, public figures, and organizations;
* An overview of candidate campaign travel; and
* A list of other presidential candidates who are running for election.

Click here for Gillibrand's 2020 presidential campaign overview.

### 2018[edit]

See also: United States Senate election in New York, 2018

General election

##### General election for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand defeated Chele Farley in the general election for U.S. Senate New York on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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| Kirsten Gillibrand (D)  |

67.0

| 4,056,931

| Chele Farley (R)  |

33.0

| 1,998,220

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 6,055,151
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New York on June 26, 2018.

Candidate

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| Kirsten Gillibrand

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. Senate New York

Chele Farley advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New York on June 26, 2018.

Candidate

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| Chele Farley

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* David Webber (R)
* Jim Samsel (R)
* Pat Hahn (R)
* Rafael Jones (R)

### 2012[edit]

See also: United States Senate elections in New York, 2012

Gillibrand won re-election in 2012. She ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. She defeated Chris Edes (L), Wendy Long (R), Colia Clark (G) and John Mangelli (CSP) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Kirsten Gillibrand Incumbent | 72.2% | 4,822,330
| Republican  |  Wendy Long  | 26.3% | 1,758,702
| Green  |  Colia Clark  | 0.6% | 42,591
| Libertarian  |  Chris Edes  | 0.5% | 32,002
| CSP  |  John Mangelli  | 0.3% | 22,041
| N/A  |  Write-in votes  | 0% | 2,012
Total Votes | 6,679,678
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections U.S. Senator Election Returns November 6, 2012," accessed August 30, 2021

### Full history[edit]

To view the full congressional electoral history for Kirsten Gillibrand, click [show] to expand the section.

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2010

On November 2, 2010, Kirsten Gillibrand won re-election to the United States Senate. She defeated Joseph J. DioGuardi (R), Cecile A. Lawrence (Green), John Clifton (Libertarian), Joseph Huff (Rent Is 2 Damn High), Vivia Morgan (Anti-Prohibition) and Bruce Blakeman (Tax Revolt) in the general election.[112]

| U.S. Senate, New York Special Election, 2010

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Kirsten Gillibrand incumbent | 62.9% | 2,836,361
| Republican  |  Joseph J. DioGuardi  | 35.1% | 1,581,834
| Green  |  Cecile A. Lawrence  | 0.8% | 35,497
| Libertarian  |  John Clifton  | 0.4% | 18,407
| Rent Is 2 Damn High  |  Joseph Huff  | 0.4% | 17,021
| Anti-Prohibition  |  Vivia Morgan  | 0.3% | 11,773
| Tax Revolt  |  Bruce Blakeman  | 0.1% | 4,522
| N/A  |  Write-in votes  | 0% | 1,211
Total Votes | 4,506,626

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2018[edit]

#### Campaign website[edit]

Gillibrand's campaign website stated the following:

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An Economy That Rewards Work
Kirsten believes in building an economy that rewards the contributions of its workers and entrepreneurs. To create more good-paying jobs across New York, she is helping our startups and small businesses access opportunity and ensuring more products are stamped "Made in America." To improve the quality of jobs for all Americans, she is fighting for stronger unions, for workers to own a stake in the success of their business, and for a minimum wage that lifts all working families out of poverty.

Supporting Our Working Families
Workplace policies have not kept up with the needs of our changing workforce, harming our middle class. Kirsten believes that we must transform our policies to help meet the needs families face every day. That’s why she is leading fights in the Senate to create a national paid and medical family leave program and to make child care affordable and accessible for all American workers.

Seniors
As a member of the Senate Aging Committee, Kirsten will oppose any efforts to cut the Social Security and Medicare benefits seniors have earned. Kirsten is also focused on ways to create more job opportunities for seniors, stop their exploitation, and help these New Yorkers save for retirement. She firmly opposes all efforts to privatize Social Security and believes in ensuring its solvency for the next generation without raising the retirement age. She is also leading the charge to combat senior fraud by introducing legislation to protect vulnerable citizens from scammers who try to steal personal information and harm them financially.

Protecting The Environment
From addressing the impacts of climate change to ensuring clean air and water for all New Yorkers, protecting our environment for future generations is an important responsibility that we all share. As a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Kirsten advocates to safeguard our natural resources from toxic substances and harmful chemicals, and calls for aggressive action to stem the tide of global climate change.

Women’s Empowerment And Opportunity
When women are given every chance to succeed in the workplace and at home, we're all better off. Kirsten believes that equal pay is key to helping working families. She helped to pass the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and advocates for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay in America. She’ll continue to fight for policies that will expand opportunity for women across the country, such as increasing funding for women-owned small businesses and supporting women in STEM fields.

Transparency And Accountability
Every American has the right to know how their elected representatives are serving them. As the first member of Congress to post her daily official meetings on her website, and among the first to post federal earmark requests and personal financial disclosures, Kirsten has been committed to transparency throughout her career. She also wrote and secured the passage of the STOCK Act, that provides transparency and ensures that members of Congress play by the same rules as everyone else.

Health Care
It’s simple: Health care should be a basic human right, not a privilege for the few. As Kirsten has traveled across New York State, it’s clear that there’s still much work left to do to ensure high-quality, affordable health care for everyone who needs it—that’s why she supports working toward building a Medicare-For-All health care system in America.

Immigration
America does not just tolerate immigration; it thrives on the contributions of immigrants. Kirsten supports comprehensive immigration reform that gives immigrants a path to earned citizenship; and she will stand up on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Dreamers who deserve to stay in this country by supporting the DREAM Act.

Defending Those Who Protect Us
Kirsten believes it is our responsibility stand up for brave service members and first responders who protect us every single day. She overcame tough partisan opposition to secure the passage of the Zadroga Act, which provides health care and compensation for 9/11 first responders affected by the toxins at Ground Zero. She advocates for justice for victims of sexual assault in the military by fighting to pass the Military Justice Improvement Act, legislation that would move decision making in sexual assault cases from the military chain of command to trained military prosecutors. She was a strong voice for opening up combat positions to women and is now focused on the recruitment and retention of women in these positions, and setting them up for success. Today, she is leading the fight to allow continued transgender service in the military.

Women’s Health And Reproductive Rights
A woman’s ability to access affordable reproductive health care is a basic right. Kirsten is committed to protecting and defending women's access to the full range of reproductive health care services. She will always push back against the efforts of those who seek to restrict women's reproductive freedom. Her work has earned her a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL.

National Security
As the leading Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, Kirsten works to improve the lives of service members and their families by focusing on issues like mental health and childcare. She advocates to ensure that the U.S. has the resources and personnel needed to protect our country from cyber attacks; she has fought to ensure that federal anti-terrorism funding is prioritized for places, like New York, that bear the greatest threats to our safety and security; she has worked to provide critical tools and funding to our first responders; and she led the fight to pass into law a bill to create a nationwide, broadband network for first responders. Finally, she is committed to ensuring that the U.S. will always stand with Israel, our historic and closest ally in the Middle East—and has long led the effort to ensure support for a joint U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense program.

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—Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign website (2018)[114]

## Presidential preference[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Presidential election in New York, 2020 and Democratic National Convention, 2020

Gillibrand ran for president of the United States in 2020. After she withdrew, Gillibrand endorsed Joe Biden (D) in the 2020 presidential election.[115]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Presidential election in New York, 2016 and Democratic National Convention, 2016

Gillibrand endorsed Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election.[116]

## Campaign donors[edit]

### Comprehensive donor history[edit]

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Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

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Kirsten Gillibrand campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | U.S. Senate New York |  ✔ | $20,083,261
2012 | U.S. Senate (New York) |  ✔ | $15,735,457
2010 | U.S. Senate (New York) |  ✔ | $13,418,545
2008 | U.S. House (New York, District 20) |  ✔ | $4,649,651
2006 | U.S. House (New York, District 20) |  ✔ | $2,634,157
Grand total raised | $56,521,071

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018[edit]

U.S. Senate New York 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top industry contributors to Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $1,215,100.42
Lawyers & Lobbyists | $1,157,626.77
Communications & Electronics | $488,136.59
Government Agencies/Education/Other | $383,796.46
General Business | $347,336.59
Total Raised in 2018 | $20,083,261.00
Source: Follow the Money

U.S. Senate New York 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign in 2018
CHRISTENSEN, CHRIS | $10,400.00
BALLANTYNE, DOROTHY L | $10,300.00
BOSTOCK, KATE | $10,000.00
WARSCHAW, HOPE | $8,100.00
BALLAN, HARRY | $8,000.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $20,083,261.00
Source: Follow the Money

### 2014[edit]

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Gillibrand’s reports.[117]

Kirsten Gillibrand (2014) Campaign Finance Reports

Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions
for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand
April Quarterly[118]| April 15, 2013| $1,973,971.51| $131,936.35| $(212,605.78)| $1,893,302
July Quarterly[119]| July 15, 2013| $1,893,302.08| $101,372.35| $(96,282.96)| $1,898,391.47
| | | Running totals|
| | | $233,308.7| $(308,888.74)|

### 2013[edit]

#### Lobbyist contributions[edit]

In an analysis by Open Secrets of the Top 10 Recipients of Contributions from Lobbyists in 2013, Gillibrand was one of 115 members of Congress who did not report any contributions from lobbyists in 2013 as of July 3, 2013.[120]

### 2012[edit]

Gillibrand won election to the U.S. Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Gillibrand's campaign committee raised a total of $15,735,457 and spent $14,257,872.[121] This is more than the average of $10.2 million spent by Senate winners in 2012.[122]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Gillibrand spent $2.97 per vote received in 2012.

| U.S. Senate, New York, 2012 - Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $15,735,457
Total Spent | $14,257,872
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $784,778
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $742,747
Top contributors to Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign committee
Boies, Schiller & Flexner| $397,664
Davis, Polk & Wardwell| $320,600
Corning Inc| $150,650
JPMorgan Chase & Co| $145,300
Morgan Stanley| $144,300
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms| $4,168,802
Securities & Investment| $2,851,440
Real Estate| $1,311,679
Retired| $997,455
Women's Issues| $966,601

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Gillibrand's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

### 2010[edit]

Gillibrand was elected to keep her appointment to the U.S. Senate in 2010. Her campaign committee raised a total of $13,418,545 and spent $13,007,808.[123]

U.S. Senate, New York, 2010 - Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $13,418,545
Total Spent | $13,007,808
Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $2,384,584
Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $2,323,845
Top contributors to Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign committee
Boies, Schiller & Flexner| $204,364
Davis, Polk & Wardwell| $152,750
JPMorgan Chase & Co| $116,450
Deutsche Bank AG| $60,756
National Amusements Inc| $51,550
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms| $1,987,542
Securities & Investment| $1,455,488
Real Estate| $653,450
Retired| $412,146
Women's Issues| $407,121

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Gillibrand's campaign funds before the 2010 special election.

## Personal Gain Index[edit]

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

* Changes in Net Worth
* The Donation Concentration Metric

### PGI: Change in net worth[edit]

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Gillibrand's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $166,004 and $416,000. That averages to $291,002, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic senators in 2012 of $13,566,333.90. Gillibrand ranked as the 90th most wealthy senator in 2012.[124] Between 2006 and 2012, Gillibrand's calculated net worth[125] decreased by an average of 9 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[126]

Kirsten Gillibrand Yearly Net Worth

Year| Average Net Worth
2006| $621,256
2012| $291,002
Growth from 2006 to 2012:| -53%
Average annual growth:| -9%[127]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[128]
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

### PGI: Donation Concentration Metric[edit]

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Gillibrand received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.

From 2005-2014, 35.47 percent of Gillibrand's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[129]

Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $37,340,662
Total Spent | $35,651,597
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms| $5,359,845
Securities & Investment| $3,531,480
Real Estate| $1,553,202
Women's Issues| $1,471,003
Retired| $1,327,838
% total in top industry| 14.35%
% total in top two industries| 23.81%
% total in top five industries| 35.47%

## Analysis[edit]

### Ideology and leadership[edit]

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Gillibrand is a "far-left Democratic leader" as of July 2014.[130] Gillibrand was rated as a "far-left Democrat" in June 2013.

### Like-minded colleagues[edit]

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[131]

Gillibrand most often votes with:

* Chuck Schumer
* Susan Collins

Gillibrand least often votes with:

* Joe Manchin
* Jim Risch

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### Lifetime voting record[edit]

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Gillibrand missed 20 of 2,102 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounts to 1 percent, which is better than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.[132]

### Congressional staff salaries[edit]

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Gillibrand paid her congressional staff a total of $3,321,631 in 2011. She ranked fifth on the list of the highest paid Democratic senatorial staff salaries and ranked seventh overall of the highest paid senatorial staff salaries in 2011. Overall, New York ranked fourth in average salary for senatorial staff. The average U.S. Senate congressional staff was paid $2,529,141.70 in fiscal year 2011.[133]

### National Journal vote ratings[edit]

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

#### 2013[edit]

Gillibrand ranked fifth in the liberal rankings in 2013.[134]

#### 2012[edit]

Gillibrand ranked 13th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[135]

#### 2011[edit]

Gillibrand ranked first in the liberal rankings in 2011.[136]

### Voting with party[edit]

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

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Gillibrand voted with the Democratic Party 96.9 percent of the time, which ranked 12th among the 53 Senate Democratic members as of July 2014.[137]

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Gillibrand voted with the Democratic Party 96.9 percent of the time, which ranked 11th among the 51 Senate Democratic members as of June 2013.[138]

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Gillibrand and her husband Jonathan live in Brunswick with their two sons, Theo and Henry.[139]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Twitter, "Kirsten Gillibrand," January 15, 2019
2. ↑ CNN, "Kirsten Gillibrand officially jumps into 2020 race, teases speech at Trump hotel in New York," March 17, 2019
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Axios, "Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of the 2020 presidential race," August 28, 2019
4. ↑ Bioguide, "GILLIBRAND, Kirsten, (1966 - )," accessed February 1, 2019
5. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "GILLIBRAND, Kirsten, (1966 - )," accessed July 17, 2019
6. ↑ WUSA, "Who is Kirsten Gillibrand?" May 7, 2019
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 New York Daily News, "Who is Kirsten Gillibrand? New York congresswoman to take Clinton's Senate seat," January 23, 2009
8. ↑ Archive.org, "NYS Board of Elections - Congressional Vote - Nov. 7, 2006," December 14, 2010
9. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 4, 2008," accessed July 17, 2019
10. ↑ The New York Times, "On Sexual Misconduct, Gillibrand Keeps Herself at the Fore," December 6, 2017
11. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "GILLIBRAND, Kirsten, (1966 - )," accessed February 13, 2015
12. ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 115th Congress," accessed January 19, 2017
13. ↑ United States Senate, "Committee Assignments of the 114th Congress," accessed February 17, 2015
14. ↑ Congressional Quarterly, "Senate Committee List," accessed January 18, 2013
15. ↑ Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Senator for New York, "Kirsten Gillibrand," accessed November 4, 2011
16. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment)," December 18, 2018
17. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2)," December 11, 2018
18. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," October 6, 2018
19. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," October 5, 2018
20. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2, As Amended)," June 28, 2018
21. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1959)," February 15, 2018
22. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1958 As Modified)," February 15, 2018
23. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1948)," February 15, 2018
24. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1955)," February 15, 2018
25. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S. 2311)," January 29, 2018
26. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Amendment (McConnell Amdt. No. 667)," July 28, 2017
27. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Amendment (Paul Amdt. No. 271 )," July 26, 2017
28. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 270)," July 25, 2017
29. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to H.R. 1628)," July 25, 2017
30. ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 7, 2017
31. ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Cloture Motion (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 6, 2017
32. ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Decision of the Chair (Shall the Decision of the Chair Stand as the Judgment of the Senate?)," April 6, 2017
33. ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 6, 2017
34. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6157)," September 18, 2018
35. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895)," September 12, 2018
36. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H. R. 6157 As Amended)," August 23, 2018
37. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 5895 As Amended)," June 25, 2018
38. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1625)," March 23, 2018
39. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892 with an Amendment (SA 1930))," February 9, 2018
40. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 695)," February 8, 2018
41. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment with Further Amendment)," January 22, 2018
42. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 195)," January 22, 2018
43. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 195)," January 19, 2018
44. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1370)," December 21, 2017
45. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion to Recede from the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 and Concur with Further Amendment ," December 20, 2017
46. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 123)," December 7, 2017
47. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 1 As Amended )," December 2, 2017
48. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71 As Amended)," October 19, 2017
49. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. with an Amdt. No. 808 to H.R. 601)," September 7, 2017
50. ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 244)," May 4, 2017
51. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 54, As Amended), December 13, 2018
52. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2810 As Amended)," September 18, 2017
53. ↑ The Hill, "Senate sends $692B defense policy bill to Trump's desk," November 15, 2017
54. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3364)," July 27, 2017
55. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (S. 722 As Amended)," June 15, 2017
56. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
57. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
58. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
59. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314," accessed May 25, 2015
60. ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1314 (Ensuring Tax Exempt Organizations the Right to Appeal Act)," accessed May 25, 2015
61. ↑ Senate.gov, "Roll Call for HR 2146," June 24, 2015
62. ↑ The Hill, "Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House," June 24, 2015
63. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
64. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
65. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 11)," accessed May 5, 2015
66. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
67. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
68. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
69. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
70. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
71. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1735)," accessed October 6, 2015
72. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
73. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
74. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
75. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
76. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
77. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
78. ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 1191," accessed May 8, 2015
79. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 10, 2015
80. ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
81. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 16, 2015
82. ↑ Congress.gov, "HJ Res 61," accessed September 10, 2015
83. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2640 )," accessed September 17, 2015
84. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Amdt.2656 to S.Amdt.2640," accessed September 17, 2015
85. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell Amdt. No. 2656)," accessed September 17, 2015
86. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
87. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2048)," accessed June 2, 2015
88. ↑ Congress.gov, "S 754," accessed November 1, 2015
89. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (S. 754, As Amended)," accessed November 1, 2015
90. ↑ Congress.gov, "S 2146," accessed November 2, 2015
91. ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 2146)," accessed November 2, 2015
92. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
93. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
94. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "PN 48 - Nomination of John Brennan to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
95. ↑ The Hill, "Gillibrand holds up Navy nominee," accessed November 4, 2013
96. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 325 - To Ensure the Complete and Timely Payment of the Obligations of the United States Government Until May 19, 2013 - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
97. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
98. ↑ Senate.gov, "H.R. 2775 As Amended," accessed October 31, 2013
99. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "S Amdt 1197 - Requires the Completion of the Fence Along the United States-Mexico Border - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
100. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "S 47 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Voting Record," accessed September 25, 2013
101. ↑ U.S. Senate, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
102. ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 690," December 10, 2008
103. ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
104. ↑ Washington Post, "Senate Vote on Stimulus Package," accessed February 11, 2009
105. ↑ Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
106. ↑ Govtrack, "H.R. 3590 (111th): Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (On Passage of the Bill)," December 24, 2009
107. ↑ Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," September 20, 2010
108. ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "56% Oppose Justice Department Challenge of Arizona Law; 61% Favor Similar Law In Their State," July 8, 2010
109. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Metadata description of Leadership PAC list," accessed March 20, 2018
110. ↑ Off the Sidelines, "About," accessed March 20, 2018
111. ↑ People, "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: 'I Will Help Hillary Get Elected'," August 27, 2014
112. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
113. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
114. ↑ Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign website, “Our Values,” accessed November 1, 2018
115. ↑ Joe Biden , "Endorsements," accessed June 22, 2021
116. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, “The Endorsement Primary,” accessed July 6, 2016
117. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Kirsten Gillibrand Summary Report," accessed August 3, 2013
118. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Kirsten Gillibrand April Quarterly," accessed August 3, 2013
119. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Kirsten Gillibrand July Quarterly," accessed August 3, 2013
120. ↑ Open Secrets, "Top Recipients of Lobbyists Cash in 2013," accessed July 3, 2013
121. ↑ Open Secrets, "Kirsten Gillibrand 2012 Election Cycle," accessed February 26, 2013
122. ↑ Open Secrets, "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," accessed October 19, 2013
123. ↑ Open Secrets, "Kirsten Gillibrand 2010 Election Data," accessed November 4, 2011
124. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Gillibrand, (D-NY), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
125. ↑ This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
126. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
127. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
128. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
129. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand," accessed September 18, 2014
130. ↑ GovTrack, "Kirstin Gillibrand," accessed July 24, 2014
131. ↑ OpenCongress, "Kirsten Gillibrand," archived March 5, 2016
132. ↑ GovTrack, "Kirsten Gillibrand," accessed October 15, 2015
133. ↑ LegiStorm, "Kirsten Gillibrand," accessed August 16, 2012
134. ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 24, 2014
135. ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed March 6, 2013
136. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
137. ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
138. ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
139. ↑ Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Senator for New York, "Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, A voice for the people of New York," accessed November 4, 2011

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