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John Garamendi

U.S. Representative · California's 8th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

John Garamendi is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 91 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Did not vote
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Did not vote
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Did not vote
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Did not vote
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing 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 · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Did not vote
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Did not vote
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Did not vote
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Did not vote
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing 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 · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Did not vote
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing 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 · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Did not vote
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

15 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.Con.Res. 119: Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
    Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · Latest action Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  2. H.R. 10267: Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026
    Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. H.R. 9980: American Food for American Schools Act of 2026
    Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  4. H.R. 8653: ADAPT Assets Act
    Introduced May 4, 2026 · Latest action May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  5. H.Con.Res. 92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Latest action Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  6. H.R. 4847: Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
    Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · Latest action Aug 2, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  7. H.Res. 603: Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same.
    Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Latest action Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  8. H.R. 4372: 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.
    Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · Latest action Jul 14, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  9. H.R. 4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025
    Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · Latest action Jun 27, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  10. H.R. 3963: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act
    Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Latest action Jun 13, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Did not vote H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Did not vote H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Did not vote H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Did not vote H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing 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, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Did not vote H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Did not vote H.Con.Res. 93: Directing 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, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing 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, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 3 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Con.Res. 119: Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
  • H.Con.Res. 92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
  • H.R. 4372: 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.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
California's 8th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-1880
  • Office 2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0508
Source

Website garamendi.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.