Senate foreign-policy voting record and sourced statements
Mazie Hirono
DU.S. SenatorU.S. Senate, Hawaii
Serving since 2013.
Statements on Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the November 2023 humanitarian pause in Gaza, and 2026 U.S. military action against Iran and war powers.
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Foreign-policy voting record
45Mazie Hirono on Iran war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 89, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 181, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 180, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 49 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Taking Up an Iran War Powers Resolution
Proceed to consideration of S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 86, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50 yea, 48 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 172, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 48 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 163, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 184, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 114, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 123, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 116, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 118, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 104, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 59, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
Mazie Hirono on arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bulldozer Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 32, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40 yea, 59 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 138, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36 yea, 63 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Rifle Export to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 41, disapproving a proposed arms export to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 27 yea, 70 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block an Arms Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 34 from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 24 yea, 73 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Helicopter Sale to the UAE
Discharge S.J.Res. 54, disapproving a proposed arms sale to the United Arab Emirates, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Drone and Missile Sale to Qatar
Discharge S.J.Res. 53, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Qatar, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Warhead Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 33, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 82 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Guidance Kit Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 26, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 83 nay, 1 present, 1 not voting
Mazie Hirono on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 86 yea, 12 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Taking Up the Russia Sanctions Bill
Proceed to consideration of H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 84 yea, 12 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Paul Amendment to Strike Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
Agree to Paul amendment 6715 to strike the H.R. 5334 duties on countries that buy Russian oil or gas or facilitate sanctions evasion
Amendment Rejected 32 yea, 64 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Passing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Pass H.R. 5334, as amended, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Ukraine Security Assistance Budget Amendment
Agree to Bennet amendment 1646 to prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine
Amendment Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Reed Amendment on U.S. Support for Ukraine
Agree to Reed amendment 299 to ensure continued U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression
Amendment Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Final Approval of the National Security Supplemental
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815
Motion Agreed to 79 yea, 18 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Ukraine Supplemental Funding Bill
Pass H.R. 7691
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Mazie Hirono on Venezuela and Cuba war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Cuba War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 124, a Cuba war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken 51 yea, 47 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 52 yea, 47 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken (Vice President of the United States voted Yea to break a tie) 50 yea, 50 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 90, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 51 nay, 0 not voting
Other recorded votes
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Israel Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 852, requesting information on Israel's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Honduras Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 616, requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 44 yea, 50 nay, 6 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Waiving Budget Rules for a Tariff and Iran War Price Amendment
Waive budget points of order for Hickenlooper amendment 4956, a reserve fund on consumer price increases from tariffs and the Iran war
Motion Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Paul Amendment Cutting Foreign Aid and Other Spending
Agree to Paul amendment 5378, cutting foreign aid, refugee, Education Department, and NSF budget authority to offset new spending
Amendment Rejected 25 yea, 73 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a War Powers Resolution on Drug Traffickers and Terrorist Groups
Discharge S.J.Res. 83, a war powers resolution on hostilities against designated terrorist and drug-trafficking organizations, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Coons Amendment to Keep International Disaster Aid
Agree to Coons amendment 2856 to strike the H.R. 4 rescission of international disaster assistance funds
Amendment Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an El Salvador Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 195, requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 45 yea, 50 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing the ICC Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 23, imposing sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 54 yea, 45 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Final Approval of the 2024 Appropriations Package
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2882
Motion Agreed to 74 yea, 24 nay, 2 not voting
Sourced statements
3The President’s unilateral decision to strike Iran for purposes of regime change is a clear violation of the Constitution, which gives Congress, not the President, the sole power to declare war. What’s more, this President has not articulated a clear strategy for what comes next.
We must continue working to reunite all of the hostages with their families, secure humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza, and determine a way to achieve a two-state solution and facilitate peace in the region.
I have confidence in President Biden’s efforts to continue marshaling a unified and coordinated international response to Russia’s blatant violation of international law through the use of the most significant sanctions. Russia is recklessly endangering the lives of thousands of innocent people and the free world must stand up to this authoritarian dictator and hold Putin accountable.