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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 16, 2026 | H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing 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 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” | On Passage | Nay | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Passed |
| Sep 15, 2026 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Passed |
Votes against the Democratic majority
| Date | Measure | Member voted | Party majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | H.R. 7567 | 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 | 90 | |
| International Affairs | 53 | |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 47 | |
| Government Operations and Politics | 42 | |
| Immigration | 33 |
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.122 - 2026-10-01
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2026, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. -
HR.10471 - 2026-09-16
CLAIM Act -
HR.10375 - 2026-09-14
504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026 -
HJRES.207 - 2026-07-23
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans". -
HR.9943 - 2026-07-23
Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026 -
HRES.1458 - 2026-07-23
Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day". -
HR.9885 - 2026-07-22
Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026 -
HR.9691 - 2026-07-14
7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act -
HR.9491 - 2026-06-25
Prison to Proprietorship Act -
HRES.1365 - 2026-06-11
Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care. -
HCONRES.106 - 2026-05-22
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. -
HCONRES.99 - 2026-05-12
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. -
HJRES.169 - 2026-04-30
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices". -
HR.8563 - 2026-04-28
Investing in the American Dream Act -
HR.8534 - 2026-04-27
Small Business Territories Support Act -
HR.8282 - 2026-04-14
Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026 -
HJRES.153 - 2026-03-24
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. -
HR.7855 - 2026-03-05
GAAME Act of 2026 -
HRES.1108 - 2026-03-05
Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month. -
HR.468 - 2025-01-15
Mel’s Law
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 | 94.8% | 3 | 0 | 190th of 219 |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 57 | 96.5% | 2 | 0 | 97th of 218 |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 27 | 92.6% | 2 | 0 | 74th of 213 |
| International Affairs | 26 | 84.6% | 4 | 0 | 199th of 213 |
| Energy | 25 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (130) |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (108) |
| Government Operations and Politics | 24 | 91.7% | 2 | 0 | 107th of 214 |
| Commerce | 23 | 95.7% | 1 | 0 | 154th of 211 |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (145) |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (68) |
| Congress | 21 | 95.2% | 1 | 0 | 154th of 213 |
| Immigration | 15 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (126) |
| Agriculture and Food | 12 | 91.7% | 0 | 1 | 174th of 211 |
| Education | 12 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | Tied for 1st (115) |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 91.7% | 1 | 0 | 109th of 198 |
| Other issues (15)Fewer than 10 votes each: Emergency Management, Transportation and Public Works, Health, Labor and Employment, Taxation, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Housing and Community Development, Law, Social Welfare, Animals, Families, Foreign Trade and International Finance, Water Resources Development, Arts, Culture, Religion | 59 | 98.3% | 1 | 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
Economics and Public Finance · 3
- Jan 22, 2026 · H.R. 7148 · Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 63 other Democrats; 24 Republicans. - Jan 14, 2026 · H.R. 7006 · Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 56 other Democrats; 22 Republicans. - Jan 12, 2026 · H.R. 6500 · AGOA Extension Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 10 other Democrats; 43 Republicans.
Armed Forces and National Security · 2
- Apr 30, 2026 · S. 4465 · To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 84 other Democrats; 26 Republicans. - 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.
Crime and Law Enforcement · 2
- Sep 16, 2026 · H.R. 9576 · National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 71 other Democrats. - Jun 12, 2025 · S. 331 · HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 102 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie.
International Affairs · 4
- Jun 4, 2026 · H.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon
Voted Yea; most of both parties voted Nay. Also voting Yea: 90 other Democrats; 1 Republican: Thomas Massie. - Mar 5, 2026 · H.Res. 1099 · Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 52 other Democrats. - Sep 2, 2025 · H.R. 4216 · Made-in-America Defense Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 19 other Democrats. - May 5, 2025 · H.R. 36 · MEGOBARI Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 7 other Democrats: Henry Johnson, Summer Lee, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Delia Ramirez, Rashida Tlaib; 34 Republicans.
Government Operations and Politics · 2
- Sep 19, 2025 · H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 57 other Democrats. - 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.
Commerce · 1
- Jun 29, 2026 · H.R. 7757 · KIDS Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 84 other Democrats; 32 Republicans.
Congress · 1
- Nov 19, 2025 · H.Res. 893 · Censuring Representative Cory Mills and Removing Him From the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 8 Republicans: Lauren Boebert, Tim Burchett, Kat Cammack, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Harriet Hageman, Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace, Joe Wilson.
Agriculture and Food · 1
- 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.
Science, Technology, Communications · 1
- Jul 14, 2026 · H.R. 139 · Sunshine Protection Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 94 other Democrats; 22 Republicans.
Health · 1
- Jun 4, 2025 · H.R. 2483 · SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Voted Nay; most of both parties voted Yea. Also voting Nay: 29 other Democrats; 27 Republicans.
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 Financial Services | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Financial Institutions | Member | Minority | 2 |
| Housing and Insurance | Member | Minority | 2 |
| House Committee on Small Business | 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 | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 7 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 110th Congress | 2007–2009 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 109th Congress | 2005–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 108th Congress | 2003–2005 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 107th Congress | 2001–2003 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 106th Congress | 1999–2001 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 105th Congress | 1997–1999 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 104th Congress | 1995–1997 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
| 103rd Congress | 1993–1995 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 12 |
Elections
Elected to the 12th District for the 103d Congress on November 3, 1992; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the 7th District for the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012; reelected to each succeeding Congress.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 | $109,346 | 60.7% | |
| Individuals, unitemized$200 or less in the cycle, not named | $6,410 | 3.6% | |
| PACs and other committees | $64,500 | 35.8% | |
| Party committees | $0 | 0.0% |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures reported by groups not tied to the campaign: $0 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 | $9,135 | 7.9% | |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $16,150 | 14.0% | |
| $500 to $999.99 | $24,271 | 21.0% | |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $26,200 | 22.6% | |
| $2,000 and over | $40,000 | 34.6% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| NY (home state) | $74,491 | |
| MD | $10,805 | |
| PR | $8,950 | |
| DC | $6,500 | |
| CA | $3,500 | |
| VA | $2,500 | |
| NH | $1,000 | |
| CT | $1,000 | |
| MA | $500 | |
| NJ | $100 |
Top employers of individual donors
| Employer named by donors | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| SIEDMAN & ASSOC PC | $4,500 | |
| HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL | $4,300 | |
| 5000 BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS | $3,500 | |
| TUSK STRATEGIES | $3,500 | |
| AMG WATERPROOFING | $3,500 | |
| CAI MANAGERS | $3,500 | |
| THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP | $3,500 | |
| INKIT | $3,500 | |
| NULL | $2,500 | |
| HOSPITAL CARIBBEAN MEDICAL CENTER | $1,700 |
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: RETIRED $21,725 · SELF EMPLOYED $5,700 · SELF-EMPLOYED $5,000 · SELF $4,917.
Source: Federal Election Commission, openFEC API · filings through Oct 14, 2026
Personal financial disclosures
| Filed | Covers | Filing | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 2025 | Annual report |
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 | March 28, 19531,2 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Yabucoa, PR1,2 |
| Home town listed | New York, NY1 |
| Party | Democratic1 |
| In the House since | January 3, 19932 |
Education
- B.A., political science, University of Puerto Rico, 1974
- M.A., political science, New York University, New York, NY, 1976
As listed in the Congressional Directory.1
Professional history
- Faculty member, University of Puerto Rico, 1976-81
- Adjunct professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1981-83
- Special assistant, Congressman Ed Towns, 1983
- Member, New York City Council, 1984-86
- National director, Migration Division Office, Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources, 1986-89
- Director, Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States, 1989-92
As the member’s office lists it in the Congressional Directory, in that order.1
Biographical Directory entry
VELÁZQUEZ, Nydia M., a Representative from New York; born in Yabucoa, P.R., March 28, 1953; B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1974; M.A., New York University, New York, N.Y., 1976; faculty, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, P.R., 1976-1981; adjunct professor, Hunter College, City University of New York, N.Y., 1981-1983; staff, United States Representative Edolphus Towns of New York, 1983; member of the New York, N.Y., city council, 1984; national director, Migration Division Office, Puerto Rico department of labor and human resources, 1986-1989; director, department of Puerto Rican community affairs in the United States for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1989-1992; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the sixteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present); chair, Committee on Small Business (One Hundred Tenth, One Hundred Eleventh, One Hundred Sixteenth, and One Hundred Seventeenth Congresses).2
The official summary kept by the House and Senate historians, word for word.
Offices
Washington, DC
2302 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3207
202-225-2361
Local offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, NY | 266 Broadway, Suite 201 | 718-599-3658 |
| Sunnyside, NY | 39-16 47th Avenue | 718-340-6244 |
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.
