NEW YORK (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Charles E. Schumer

  • Democratic
  • 23 terms
  • Born 1950

Charles E. Schumer is a Democratic Senator representing New York (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 23 terms. Charles E. Schumer has a 22.7% community approval rating based on 44 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

23% approve

  • Total votes: 44
  • 90-day change: −25.6
  • Last 7 days: 10
  • Senate rank: 98/100

10 support · 34 oppose

44 votes from unique devices, one per person · 10 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Charles E. Schumer has served in Congress since 1981: in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, and in the Senate since 1999. Congress.gov lists 2,456 bills and resolutions sponsored and 8,129 cosponsored by Charles E. Schumer. Leadership roles on record: Democratic Leader (116th Congress); Democratic Leader Chairman of the Conference (115th Congress); Democratic Leader Chairman of the Conference (117th Congress); Democratic Leader Chairman of the Conference (118th Congress); Democratic Leader Chair of the Conference (119th Congress).

Sponsored
2,456
Cosponsored
8,129

Terms in Congress

  • House · NY-16 — 1981–1983
  • House · NY-10 — 1983–1993
  • House · NY-9 — 1993–1999
  • Senate · NY — 1999–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Charles E. Schumer's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Charles E. Schumer currently holds a community approval rating of 22.7% for 2026, drawn from 44 visitor votes (10 support, 34 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Charles E. Schumer right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

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How to read this rating

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Frequently asked questions

How is Charles E. Schumer's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Charles E. Schumer's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Charles E. Schumer holds a 22.7% community approval rating based on 44 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Charles E. Schumer?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

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