Sewell, Terri A.
DAL-07Current RepresentativeHouse
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$1,170,054
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$925,013
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MAYNARD COOPER & GALE
$109K
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$81K
GRAIL
$51K
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$34K
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS
$25K
📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
95.0%
of the time
Breaks with party
5.0%
of votes
Roll call attendance
67.4%
Votes missed
153
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted YES on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act) supporting affordable housing, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting affordable housing, voted NO on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act) interpreted as Pro for affordable housing.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act) supporting healthcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting healthcare affordability, voted NO on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) interpreted as Con for healthcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Con for education affordability, voted NO on HRES 377 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico) interpreted as Pro for education affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill
📄Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States C
Cost of Living
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting cost of living, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting cost of living, voted YES on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) supporting cost of living, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting cost of living.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 2270 (Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting childcare affordability, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting childcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
Manual entryCon
Calculated from 35 vote(s): 8 Pro, 27 Con (22.9% Pro) (15 flipped)
Transportation Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability.
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Food Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting food security.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Con for climate change, voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) interpreted as Con for climate change, voted NO on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5) interpreted as Pro for climate change.
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📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025) interpreted as Con for environmental protection, voted NO on HR 4593 (SHOWER Act) interpreted as Con for environmental protection.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), showing consistent support for renewable energy initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Gun Control
Manual entryPro
Voted Nay on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act) interpreted as Pro for gun control, voted No on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill to modernize Federal firearm) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill to modernize Federal firearm) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting gun control.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Abortion Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), voted Yea on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), voted Nay on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted Nay on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), indicating opposition to abortion rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), showing strong support for LGBTQ+ rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Immigration
Manual entryPro
Voted Nay on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) interpreted as Pro for immigration, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting immigration, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill to advance policy priorities) supporting immigration.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Criminal Justice Reform
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating consistent support for criminal justice reform.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Voting Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted Yea on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act), demonstrating strong support for voting rights.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted Yea on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota), voted Yea on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States), voted Yea on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado), indicating strong support for racial justice.
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📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), indicating support for women's rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted Nay on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.), voted Nay on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making), voted Nay on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act), indicating support for progressive tax policies.
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📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HJRES 72 (Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025), indicating opposition to certain government spending measures.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025), indicating support for job creation initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting small business initiatives, voted Yea on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act) supporting small business parity, voted Nay on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act) opposing regulatory reduction, and voted Nay on HR 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025) opposing regulatory reduction measures.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act) supporting trade policy, voted Yea on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act) supporting economic aid through trade, voted Yea on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act) supporting trade agreements, voted Yea on HR 2683 (Remote Access Security Act) supporting cybersecurity in trade, and voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting trade in space technology.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) supporting infrastructure investment, voted Yea on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment) supporting comprehensive infrastructure funding, and voted Nay on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act) opposing restrictions on infrastructure development.
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Medicare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting Medicare improvements, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicare policy advancements, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Medicare-related funding, and voted Yea on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting healthcare facilities.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Medicaid
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting Medicaid improvements, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicaid policy advancements, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Medicaid-related funding, and voted Yea on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting healthcare facilities.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare initiatives, voted Yea on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting mental health funding, voted Nay on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs) opposing certain mental health program reauthorizations, and voted Nay on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs) opposing certain mental health program reauthorizations.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) opposing public education funding, voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) opposing education funding for veterans, and voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) which included education funding but did not specifically support it.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Defense Spending
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) opposing defense spending, voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) opposing defense spending related to veterans, and voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) which included defense spending but did not specifically support it.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting veterans housing, voted Yea on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans benefits, voted Yea on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans employment initiatives, and voted Nay on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) opposing certain voting restrictions affecting veterans.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) opposing foreign aid, voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) opposing foreign aid related to veterans, and voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) which included foreign aid but did not specifically support it.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Technology Regulation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting technology regulation, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting technology regulation, voted Yea on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology regulation, voted Yea on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) supporting technology regulation.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 6019 'To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding' interpreted as opposing data privacy, voted Nay on HR 1919 'Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act' interpreted as opposing data privacy, voted Yea on HR 859 'Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act' supporting data privacy.
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Workers' Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) supporting workers' rights, voted Nay on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted No on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill to amend the Employee Retirement) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill to amend the Employee Retirement) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) supporting minimum wage, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting minimum wage, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill to advance policy priorities) supporting minimum wage, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting minimum wage.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting Social Security, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Social Security, voted Yea on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Social Security.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryPro
Calculated from 2 vote(s): 2 Pro, 0 Con (100.0% Pro) (2 flipped)