 In July 2018, "Newsday" stated that Gillibrand "formerly held more conservative views on guns and immigration, but, in her nine years as New York's junior senator, [has] swung steadily to the left on those and other issues".After being appointed to the U.S. Senate, she expressed support for same-sex marriage.Although a supporter of gun rights while in the House, Gillibrand has since moved in the direction of gun control.