Gooden, Lance
RTX-05Current RepresentativeHouse
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$23K
📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
97.2%
of the time
Breaks with party
2.8%
of votes
Roll call attendance
68.1%
Votes missed
150
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 YES on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act) opposing affordable housing.
Sources:
📄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 HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) supporting healthcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting healthcare affordability.
Sources:
📄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 entryPro
Voted YES on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) supporting education affordability, voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) supporting education affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting education affordability.
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
📄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
Cost of Living
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing cost of living measures, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing cost of living measures, voted NO on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) opposing cost of living measures.
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.
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security 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
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing energy cost measures, voted NO on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) opposing energy cost 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
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
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.
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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 measures, voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) opposing climate change measures, voted YES on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) opposing climate change measures.
Sources:
📄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 measures, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing environmental protection measures.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, but also voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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.
Gun Control
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄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 Yea on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
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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 entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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.
Immigration
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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 entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
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 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
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) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in America) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄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) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄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 entryCon
Voted Yea on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, but also voted Nay on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄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 entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting government spending, voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) supporting government spending, and voted Nay on HJRES 72 (Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025) indicating a pro-spending stance.
Sources:
📄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', supporting job creation initiatives, and voted Yea on HR 4305 'DUMP Red Tape Act', which aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses to promote job creation.
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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' and HR 5763 'Main Street Parity Act', both supporting small business initiatives, and voted Yea on HR 4305 'DUMP Red Tape Act', which aims to support small businesses by reducing regulatory burdens.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryCon
Calculated from 13 vote(s): 2 Pro, 11 Con (15.4% Pro) (13 flipped)
Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6938 'Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment', indicating support for infrastructure investment, and voted Yea on HR 3898 'PERMIT Act', which supports infrastructure projects.
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Medicare
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 'Breaking the Gridlock Act', indicating opposition to Medicare reforms, and voted Nay on HRES 780 'Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities', further showing opposition to Medicare expansion.
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 entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 'Breaking the Gridlock Act', indicating opposition to Medicaid reforms, and voted Nay on HRES 780 'Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities', further showing opposition to Medicaid expansion.
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 2483 'SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025', indicating support for mental healthcare initiatives, and voted Yea on HR 3424 'SPACE Act of 2025', which includes provisions for mental health.
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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 entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 'Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making', indicating support for public education funding, and voted Yea on HR 7148 'Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026', which includes funding for education.
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 entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 'Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026', which includes defense spending, and voted Yea on HRES 1057 'Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee', indicating support for defense and veteran funding.
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 YES on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting veterans' rights, voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting veterans' housing, voted YES on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, and voted YES on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) supporting foreign aid, voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) supporting foreign aid, and voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting foreign aid.
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 YES on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting technology regulation, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting technology regulation, voted YES on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology regulation, and voted YES 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 YES on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding data privacy) opposing data privacy measures, and voted YES on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) which included provisions related to data privacy.
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
Workers' Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing workers' rights, voted NO on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act) opposing workers' rights, and voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing workers' rights.
Sources:
📄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 entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing minimum wage increases, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing minimum wage increases, and voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing minimum wage increases.
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.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting Social Security, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting Social Security, and voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Social Security.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act) opposing disability rights.
Sources:
📄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