Fischer, Deb
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1951, Lincoln
Occupation
Politician, Rancher
Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln · Lincoln Southeast High School
Office history
- member 1990–2004
- Nebraska State Senator 2005–2013
- member of the Nebraska House of Representatives 2005–2012
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-6551
District office · Kearney
20 W. 23rd St., Kearney, NE, 68847
308-234-2361
District office · Omaha
11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Omaha, NE, 68154
402-391-3411
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 137 all-time
184
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 210 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
899
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 269 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 269 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.3%
based on 269 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
137 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- S 750 Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act In Committee
- S 629 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 Signed
- S 645 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Passed
- S 593 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 536 Fair SHARE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 521 Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 400 Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 337 Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act In Committee
- S 259 Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act Passed
- S 161 She DRIVES Act In Committee
- S 174 Amtrak Transparency Act In Committee
- S 3552 HAULS Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3236 Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 484 A resolution designating October 2025 as "School Bus Safety Month". Passed
- S 2828 Child Care Modernization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2585 MAP for Broadband Funding Act Passed
- S 2176 NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1962 Secure Space Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1878 ATTAIN Mental Health Act In Committee
- S 1835 CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1616 PRECISE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1618 Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1617 LAST ACRE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1423 Hammers' Law In Committee
- SJRES 46 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". In Committee
Historical 104 bills
- S 1096 Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Died
- S 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017 Died
- S 1014 PAWS Act of 2017 Died
- S 102 Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023 Died
- S 2299 PIPES Act of 2020 Died
- S 692 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act Died
- S 696 Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Died
- SRES 285 A resolution designating September 2019 as "School Bus Safety Month". Died
- S 2119 Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Died
- S 526 Microloan Modernization Act of 2018 Died
- S 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act Died
- S 565 Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 74 A resolution congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United States. Died
- S 421 PSC Oversight Act of 2017 Died
- S 1840 A bill to establish certain requirements for the small refineries exemption of the renewable fuels provisions under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. Died
- S 345 Workplace Advancement Act Died
- S 344 Strong Families Act Died
- S 271 Build USA Infrastructure Act Died
- S 1611 DIGIT Act Died
- S 1628 Paid Family Leave Pilot Extension Act Died
- S 88 DIGIT Act Died
- SRES 12 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated. Died
- S 105 Consumer Financial Protection Board Act of 2017 Died
- SJRES 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Died
- S 363 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
Co-sponsored
210 billsCurrent session 184 bills
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4811 Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act In Committee
- S 4909 Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- SRES 787 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 5015 Broadband MAP Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4464 FAIR Labels Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 711 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4460 Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization Passed
- SRES 747 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts. Passed
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 4632 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4679 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4714 FENCE Act In Committee
- S 4730 Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 In Committee
- SCONRES 3 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States. Passed
- S 65 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 26 bills
- S 431 UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act Died
- S 91 Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act Signed
- S 732 Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 Died
- S 333 Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023 Died
- S 4075 Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act Died
- S 218 Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act Died
- S 368 Aviation WORKS Act Died
- S 2365 SNAP Next Step Act of 2023 Died
- S 472 Iran Nuclear Treaty Act Died
- SRES 209 A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2019, as "National Police Week". Died
- S 2017 Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019 Died
- S 68 FARM Act Died
- S 16 Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 Died
- S 1110 Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 322 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Died
- S 3244 HERO Act of 2020 Died
- S 3251 Veterans Assistance Helpline Act Died
- S 4061 Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2024 Died
- S 3678 Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 Died
- SRES 45 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants is causing a crisis at the southern border. Died
- SJRES 5 A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. Died
- S 1936 PALS Act Died
- SCONRES 6 A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 12 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Nay | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Yea | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Nay | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican