Deb Fischer
U.S. Senator from Nebraska since 2013. Next on the ballot in 2030.
U.S. Senator from NebraskaBorn 1951
- In office
- 13 yrs
- Since 2013
- Bills became law
- 1
- 35 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 1.0%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +6.7
- Won 2024
- Next election
- 2030
- Nov 5, 2030
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryLivestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food SafetyRural Development, Energy, and Credit
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesFinancial Services and General GovernmentDepartment of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesLegislative Branch · ChairmanMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Armed ServicesAirlandReadiness and Management SupportStrategic Forces · Chairman
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationTelecommunications and Media · ChairmanConsumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacySurface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Agriculture and Food · Became law Jul 2026
Armed Forces and National Security · Passed Senate Jun 2026
Science, Technology, Communications · Passed Senate Oct 2025
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Fischer sits in the U.S. Senate
Fischer is closer to the center than 67% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Shelley Moore Capito, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Jon Husted
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Fischer’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills21%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Fischer’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Fischer | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Fischer was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate, Nebraska | Won | R+6.7 |
| 2018 | U.S. Senate, Nebraska | Won | R+19.1 |
| 2012 | U.S. Senate, Nebraska | Won | R+15.5 |
| 2008 | Nebraska Legislature, District 43 | Won | — |
| 2004 | Nebraska Legislature, District 43 | Won | R+0.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats Fischer has held
- U.S. Senate, Nebraska · 2013–2031
- Nebraska Legislature, District 43 · 2004–2012
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Fischer has run against
- Dan Osborn (I) · 2024 general, won
- Jane Raybould (D) · 2018 general, won
- Bob Kerrey (D) · 2012 general, won
- Kevin T. Cooksley (I) · 2004 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Fischer
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide F000463
- FEC S2NE00094
- Wikidata Q2580649
- Ballotpedia Deb Fischer
- Vote Smart 41963
- GovTrack 412556
- OpenSecrets N00033443
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET