- Mr. John Garamendi
- Current Democratic Representative
- California District 08
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Voting record, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Attendance is the share of roll calls held while the member was in office on which they voted Yea, Nay or Present. A party-line vote is a roll call on which a majority of Republicans voted against a majority of Democrats. Voting with the Democratic majority is the share of the member’s cast votes on those roll calls that matched that majority.
Last 10 votes cast
| Date | Measure | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Jul 23, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Passed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | Passed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 7008Stop Insider Trading Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 7008Stop Insider Trading Act | On Motion to Recommit | Yea | Failed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | On Motion to Recommit | Yea | Failed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Failed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Agreed to |
| Jul 22, 2026 | H.R. 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Failed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | H.R. 7567 | Yea | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | H.R. 7567 | Yea | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | H.R. 7567 | Yea | Nay |
| Apr 22, 2026 | H.R. 4690Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act | Nay | Yea |
| Mar 19, 2026 | H.R. 4638BOWOW Act | Yea | Nay |
Source: Congress.gov API · through the House’s last vote, Sep 16, 2026 · House Clerk roll calls
Bills, 119th Congress
How these are counted
Sponsored counts every bill and resolution the member introduced; cosponsored excludes withdrawn cosponsorships. A cross-party cosponsorship is cosponsoring a measure whose sponsor belongs to another party. The last figure is the share of the member’s H.R. or S. bills with at least one cosponsor from another party.
Policy areas of the bills sponsored or cosponsored
| Policy area | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 51 | |
| Government Operations and Politics | 40 | |
| International Affairs | 36 | |
| Education | 35 | |
| Transportation and Public Works | 35 |
Policy areas are assigned by the Congressional Research Service, one per bill. Top five shown.
Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS · as of Oct 27, 2026
Sponsored legislation, newest first
Includes earlier Congresses; the figures above cover the current one.
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HCONRES.119 - 2026-09-21
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. -
HR.10267 - 2026-09-03
Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 -
HR.9980 - 2026-07-30
American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 -
HR.8653 - 2026-05-04
ADAPT Assets Act -
HCONRES.92 - 2026-04-28
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. -
HR.4847 - 2025-08-01
Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act -
HRES.603 - 2025-07-23
Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same. -
HR.4372 - 2025-07-14
To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes. -
HR.4170 - 2025-06-26
Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 -
HR.3963 - 2025-06-12
Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act -
HR.2771 - 2025-04-09
Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act -
HR.2629 - 2025-04-03
Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act -
HR.2256 - 2025-03-21
National Rosie the Riveter Day Act -
HR.728 - 2025-01-24
Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025 -
HR.429 - 2025-01-15
Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act -
HR.9943 - 2024-10-08
Seaman Danyelle Luckey Military Medical Accountability Amendment Act of 2024 -
HR.9825 - 2024-09-25
Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2024 -
HR.9826 - 2024-09-25
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act of 2024
Votes by issue, 119th Congress
This is not a left–right score. A vote against the party can come from either side of it; the list below shows who else voted the same way.
| Issue | Votes | With the Democratic majority | Against both parties | With the Republican majority | Rank among Democrats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Public Finance | 58 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (43) |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 52 | 98.1% | 1 | 0 | 93rd of 218 |
| Commerce | 23 | 95.7% | 0 | 0 | 154th of 211 |
| Government Operations and Politics | 23 | 91.3% | 1 | 0 | 114th of 214 |
| International Affairs | 23 | 95.7% | 0 | 0 | 109th of 213 |
| Energy | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (68) |
| Congress | 20 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (70) |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 20 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (3) |
| Environmental Protection | 20 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (108) |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 18 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 76.9% | 0 | 3 | 202nd of 211 |
| Immigration | 13 | 92.3% | 0 | 1 | 148th of 211 |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (108) |
| Other issues (16)Fewer than 10 votes each: Emergency Management, Transportation and Public Works, Health, Labor and Employment, Education, Taxation, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Housing and Community Development, Law, Animals, Families, Social Welfare, Arts, Culture, Religion, Water Resources Development | 60 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | — |
Rank: 1st = voted with the Democratic majority most often on that issue, among House Democrats who cast at least 10 votes on it.
Votes against the Democratic majority, by issue
Armed Forces and National Security · 1
- Dec 10, 2025 · S. 1071 · To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 93 other Democrats; 18 Republicans.
Government Operations and Politics · 1
- Jun 24, 2025 · Motion to table H.Res. 537 · Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 78 other Democrats.
Agriculture and Food · 3
- Apr 30, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 7567 · Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 28 other Democrats. - Apr 30, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 7567 · Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 2 other Democrats: Jared Golden, Vicente Gonzalez. - Apr 30, 2026 · Amendment to H.R. 7567 · Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 36 other Democrats.
Immigration · 1
- Mar 19, 2026 · H.R. 4638 · BOWOW Act
Voted Yea; most Democrats voted Nay, most Republicans Yea. Also voting Yea: 14 other Democrats.
How these are counted
Each roll call takes the policy area the Library of Congress gave the bill it is about; a vote on an amendment counts under its bill. 468 of the House’s 676 roll calls this Congress have an issue. Left out as procedural (208): votes on House rules and the previous question, motions to recommit or adjourn, quorum calls and the Speaker election. “With the Democratic majority” counts every issue vote on which most Democrats voted the same way, Yea or Nay. “Against both parties” = most Democrats and most Republicans voted one way and this member the other. “With the Republican majority” = a party-line vote (most of each party on opposite sides) on which this member sided with the Republicans. Independents count with the party they caucus with.
Source: votes: Congress.gov API / Clerk of the House · issue areas: Library of Congress policy areas · votes through Sep 16, 2026
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role | Side | Seniority rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure | Member | Minority | 4 |
| Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation | Member | Minority | 5 |
| Water Resources and Environment | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Highways and Transit | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management | Member | Minority | 5 |
| House Committee on Armed Services | Member | Minority | 3 |
| Strategic Forces | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Readiness | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 |
Seniority rank is the member’s order among their own party’s members on that committee; 1 is the most senior.
Source: congress-legislators (CC0) · as of Oct 27, 2026
Floor remarks, 119th Congress
A day can hold several Record items, so the item counts can exceed the days. Extensions of Remarks are statements a House member submits for the Record rather than speaks on the floor.
Source: GovInfo Congressional Record · Record issues through Oct 22, 2026
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 8 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 8 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 3 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 3 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 3 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 3 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 3 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 10 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | California (CA) | 10 |
Elections
Elected to the 10th District, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Ellen Tauscher, for the 111th Congress on November 3, 2009; reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010; elected to the 3d District for the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the 8th District for the 118th Congress on November 8, 2022; reelected to the 119th Congress on November 5, 2024.1
The election history as listed in the Congressional Directory.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
Campaign money, 2025–26 election cycle
Where the money came from
| Source | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemizeddonors giving more than $200 in the cycle, named in filings | $159,188 | 27.3% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $9,316 | 1.6% | |
| PACs and other committees | $414,000 | 71.0% | |
| Party committees | $0 | 0.0% | |
| All other receiptstransfers, loans, refunds and offsets | $242 | 0.0% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $10 supporting this candidate, $0 opposing. Details on FEC.gov
More on this campaign’s money
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Who gave, 2025–26 election cycle
Individual contributions by size
| Contribution size | Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $10,541 | 6.7% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $2,525 | 1.6% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $20,500 | 13.1% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $43,484 | 27.8% | |
| $2,000 and over | $79,300 | 50.7% |
From the FEC’s contribution-size summary, which is compiled separately from the campaign’s totals, so these rows need not add up to the individual receipts on the Overview.
Top 10 states, itemized contributions
| State | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| CA (home state) | $115,100 | |
| DC | $8,425 | |
| TX | $6,784 | |
| VA | $4,975 | |
| TN | $3,500 | |
| MD | $2,500 | |
| FL | $2,500 | |
| NY | $1,500 | |
| WA | $1,000 | |
| PA | $500 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| NULL | $19,000 | |
| HALL FINANCIAL GROUP | $6,784 | |
| MARCUS & MILLICHAP | $5,000 | |
| STEPHEN DILEO | $3,500 | |
| SHERNOFF BIDART ECHEVERRIA BENTLEY LLP | $3,500 | |
| LAWRENCE FAMILY | $3,500 | |
| TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $3,500 | |
| DOWNEY BRAND | $2,500 | |
| DOWNEY BRAND LLP | $2,500 | |
| FRANK M. BOOTH, INC. | $2,500 |
Contributions from individuals who listed that employer, itemized only. Companies themselves cannot give to a federal candidate’s campaign.
Entries that name no employer, as written on the filings: NOT EMPLOYED $22,300 · SELF $12,000 · NONE $5,250 · SELF-EMPLOYED $3,500.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
Stock trades (periodic transaction reports)
None filed in 2025 or 2026.
The annual report lists assets, income and debts for the prior year and is due May 15; an extension of up to 90 days is allowed. A periodic transaction report lists a trade of more than $1,000 and is due within 45 days of it.
Source: Clerk of the House, financial disclosures · as of Oct 27, 2026
Profile
Facts from official records. The small numbers open each fact’s source.
At a glance
| Born | January 24, 19451,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Camp Blanding, FL1,2 |
| Home town listed | Walnut Grove, CA1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | November 3, 20092 |
Education
- B.A., business, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 1966
- M.B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1974
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- Small business owner
- Volunteer, Peace Corps, 1966-68
- Member, California State Assembly, 1974-76
- Member, California State Senate, 1976-90
- California Insurance Commissioner, 1991-94 and 2002-06
- Deputy secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1995-98
- Lieutenant governor, California, 2007-09
- Regent, University of California
- Trustee, California State University
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order.1
Biographical Directory entry
GARAMENDI, John, a Representative from California; born in Camp Blanding, Clay County, Fla., January 24, 1945; B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1966; M.B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1970; businessman; rancher; United States Peace Corps, 1966-1968; member of the California state assembly 1974-1976; member of the California state senate 1976-1990; California state insurance commissioner, 1991-1994, 2002-2006; deputy secretary, United States Department of the Interior, 1995-1998; lieutenant governor of California, 2007-2009; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Ellen Tauscher, and reelected to the eight succeeding Congresses (November 3, 2009-present).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0508
202-225-1880
Local offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield, CA | 1261 Travis Boulevard, Suite 100 | 707-438-1822 |
| Vallejo, CA | 420 Virginia Street, Suite #1c | 707-645-1888 |
| Richmond, CA | 440 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor | 510-620-1001 |
Office list: congress-legislators (CC0), as of Oct 27, 2026.
Sources
- Official Congressional Directory, 119th Congress (February 20, 2026 edition). U.S. Government Publishing Office for the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Office of the Historian, U.S. House (History, Art & Archives).
Researched Oct 28, 2026. Each fact was checked against a saved copy of its source.
