Public service, at a glance.
Charles E. Schumer serves as a senator for New York in the United States Senate. Charles's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 1999.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- New York
- Current party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 3
- Born
- November 23, 1950
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2029
Committee assignments
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2029 (scheduled) | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2023 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2017 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 3, 2011 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 6, 1999 | Jan 3, 2005 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Jewish | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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