Stansbury, Melanie A.
DNM-01Current RepresentativeHouse
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$779,630
Total Disbursements
$570,881
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🏢Contributions by employer sector
Hospitals & Nursing Homes
$27K
Teachers Unions
$6K
Electronics Mfg & Services
$3K
Defense Aerospace
$3K
📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
98.1%
of the time
Breaks with party
1.9%
of votes
Roll call attendance
67.7%
Votes missed
152
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted NO on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act) opposing affordable housing, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting 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 NO on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill to ensure access to affordable healthcare) opposing healthcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting 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
Calculated from 11 vote(s): 1 Pro, 10 Con (9.1% Pro) (2 flipped)
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 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 33 vote(s): 7 Pro, 26 Con (21.2% Pro) (14 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) opposing climate change initiatives, voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) opposing climate change initiatives, voted NO on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5) opposing climate change initiatives.
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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) opposing environmental protection, voted NO on HR 4593 (SHOWER Act) opposing environmental protection, voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting environmental protection.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted Nay 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 supporting gun control, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as 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 No 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), showing opposition to abortion rights legislation.
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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 Nay on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), voted Yea on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), indicating 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 supporting immigration, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting immigration, and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting immigration.
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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.
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), voted Nay on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act), voted Yea on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act), demonstrating a consistent pro-reform stance.
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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.
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), showing strong support for voting 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.
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 713 (Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee), 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 Nay on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado), indicating a pro-racial justice stance.
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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 Nay on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted Yea on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted No 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), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), demonstrating 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 No on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making), 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), voted Yea on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act), indicating a mixed stance on tax policy.
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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 No on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), 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), voted No on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), showing opposition to government spending increases.
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📄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 Nay on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Enviro), voted Nay on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Enviro), voted No on HR 3383 (Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation 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 YES on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting small business initiatives, voted YES on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act) supporting small business parity, voted NO on HR 3383 (Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted NO on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted NO on HR 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act) supporting trade policy, voted YES on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act) supporting trade policy, voted YES on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act) supporting trade policy, voted YES on HR 2683 (Remote Access Security Act) supporting trade policy, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting trade policy.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) supporting infrastructure investment, voted YES on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment) supporting infrastructure investment, voted YES on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment) supporting infrastructure investment, voted YES on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment) supporting infrastructure investment, voted NO on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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Medicare
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting Medicare, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicare, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicare, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Medicare, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Medicare.
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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.
Medicaid
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting Medicaid, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicaid, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting Medicaid, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Medicaid, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Medicaid.
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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.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare, voted YES on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare, voted NO on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted NO on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted YES on HR 2240 (Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act) supporting mental healthcare.
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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 HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) opposing public education funding, voted NAY on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) opposing public education funding.
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📄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 HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) opposing defense spending, voted NAY on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) opposing defense spending.
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📄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 S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting veterans' rights, voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting housing for veterans, voted Yea on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, and voted Yea on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 7006 (Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of S) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
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) interpreted as supporting technology regulation, and voted Nay on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) interpreted as opposing 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 Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) interpreted as opposing data privacy, voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory) interpreted as opposing data privacy, and voted Yea on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding) interpreted as opposing data privacy.
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📄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
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 opposing workers' rights, and voted Yea on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act) interpreted as supporting workers' rights.
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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, and voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as 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) interpreted as supporting Social Security, and voted Yea on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) interpreted as supporting Social Security.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Enviro) interpreted as opposing disability rights.
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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