Mazie K. Hirono
Senator for Hawaii · Democratic · United States
“Mr. President, I was absent for one rollcall vote on August 5, 2026. On August 5, had I been present, I would have voted nay on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (rollcall vote No. 219). ____________________”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“Since 2014, our work together has brought dozens of local businesses to Washington, DC, and attracted thousands of participants. We expect to have another successful event this year. Every year, the event is special.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Perhaps most notably, the chamber was responsible for creating the Blood Bank of Hawaii, which subsequently saved many lives after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Today, the chamber continues to play this role through forums like Hawaii on the Hill's policy summit, which has become a key component of the event. Without a doubt, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has played a significant role in the history of our State.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, in June, we will welcome Hawaii businesses and entrepreneurs to Washington, DC, for the ninth annual ``Hawaii on the Hill,'' an event for local businesses to showcase their products and hear from government leaders about the issues affecting their lives.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, in January, the U.S. Mint released a dollar coin featuring Mary Kawena Pukui, the renowned Native Hawaiian scholar, anthropologist, ethnographer, author, composer, dancer, and teacher who has influenced generations of individuals through her work on Native Hawaiian language preservation, history, and culture.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
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“Mr. President, I was absent for one rollcall vote on August 5, 2026. On August 5, had I been present, I would have voted nay on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (rollcall vote No. 219). ____________________”
Senate5 August 2026Source ↗
“Today, the chamber continues to play this role through forums like Hawaii on the Hill's policy summit, which has become a key component of the event. Without a doubt, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has played a significant role in the history of our State. It is responsible for many of the important developments that have led us to where we are and has had a positive impact on the State. So today, we recognize the chamber for its long history and thank it for its continued partnership on efforts like Hawaii on the Hill. Mahalo to Sherry and her team for continuing to uphold the legacy of the chamber. ____________________”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Perhaps most notably, the chamber was responsible for creating the Blood Bank of Hawaii, which subsequently saved many lives after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Following the war, as Hawaii grappled with the question of full representation within the United States, the chamber played a substantial role in advocating for statehood which, as we know, was approved on August 21, 1959. After Hawaii became the 50th State in 1959, the chamber worked to reinvent itself. Many services previously provided by the chamber were now under the jurisdiction of the State. The chamber therefore refocused its efforts on promoting the interests of businesses, especially in legislative and governmental affairs.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Since 2014, our work together has brought dozens of local businesses to Washington, DC, and attracted thousands of participants. We expect to have another successful event this year. Every year, the event is special. But this year's event is particularly special because it also marks the 175th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, which was originally formed in 1850. With the 175th anniversary in mind, I would like to reflect on the history of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and the important impact it has had on our State. In 1849, following an increase in trade between the Kingdom of Hawaii and the United States, Honolulu businesses experienced a period of significant growth. The following year, after King Kamehameha III declared Honolulu to be the capital of the kingdom, the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce was formed.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, in June, we will welcome Hawaii businesses and entrepreneurs to Washington, DC, for the ninth annual ``Hawaii on the Hill,'' an event for local businesses to showcase their products and hear from government leaders about the issues affecting their lives. Now in our ninth year, I am grateful for the continued partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, specifically President Sherry Menor-McNamara and her team, to ensure another successful event this year.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, in January, the U.S. Mint released a dollar coin featuring Mary Kawena Pukui, the renowned Native Hawaiian scholar, anthropologist, ethnographer, author, composer, dancer, and teacher who has influenced generations of individuals through her work on Native Hawaiian language preservation, history, and culture. Mary is being featured through the U.S. Mint's Native American $1 Coin Program. I had previously called for her to be featured in another similar program, so I am excited to see her recognized for her accomplishments.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate13 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate13 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate13 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I request unanimous consent that Robert Goldman, Nicholas Kikuta, and Jordan Foley--fellows in my office--be granted floor privileges through December 31, 2025.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“Reserving the right to object. For the reasons previously stated, I object.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I hear my colleague acknowledging that the asylum system is broken. My objections remain.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“I urge Republicans to set aside this misguided bill and to stop taking a chain saw to our Federal workforce, including immigration judges. Believe me, this chainsaw approach to what is going on in our Federal Government, if the administration wanted to create fear and chaos, if that is their aim, they are succeeding mightily. I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join us in good faith to work on the truly comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reforms we so desperately need. For these reasons, I object.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“While Republicans work to ban abortion nationwide, we Democrats reaffirm our commitment to protecting and strengthening reproductive rights for all. To abortion providers in Hawaii and across the country, mahalo for your critical, courageous work. I yield the floor. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate10 March 2025Source ↗
“Patel to lead an Agency that has the tools to spy and go after all the people that he doesn't like? I urge my colleagues to vote no on this nomination. I yield the floor.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“From coast to coast and beyond, these programs keep our kids from going hungry. For many kids, school meals are the only meals they can count on all day. I can't believe we are standing here fighting over whether or not kids have the right to eat, but apparently even that is controversial to my Republican colleagues. So here we are. It is simple, Mr. President. We have no business depriving our kids of lunch to fund massive giveaways to Trump and his billionaire buddies. It is that simple. I yield the floor.”
Senate19 February 2025Source ↗
“I yield 30 minutes of postcloture debate time to the junior Senator from Oregon.”
Senate12 February 2025Source ↗
“Governor Green was that concerned about what this nominee could do to HHS. During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Kennedy had the opportunity to take responsibility for his role in Samoa's measles outbreak. Instead, he stuck to his old tricks, blaming vaccines and spreading misinformation. Governor Green is correct. Our children's lives depend on our commitment to vaccinations, and all of our lives depend on the science and research done by HHS. Mr. Kennedy poses a dire threat to that science and, indeed, to the American people. For those reasons, I urge my colleagues to vote no on his forthcoming nomination. I yield the floor.”
Senate12 February 2025Source ↗
“That is what they are going to do. Project 2025 is dangerous. Mr. Vought is dangerous. I urge my colleagues to oppose this nomination. I yield the balance of my postcloture debate time to Senator Merkley, up to the 2-hour limit.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Any President but especially this President needs an Attorney General who will tell him when his actions break the law. What is more, the American public deserves an Attorney General who will put the law first and refuse an illegal order from the President. Ms. Bondi will not be that person. She will be yet another ``yes'' woman doing whatever the President wants her to do. The law, the Constitution, and our country will suffer the consequences. For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to vote no. I yield the floor.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗