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Bonnie Watson Coleman

U.S. Representative · New Jersey's 12th 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

Bonnie Watson Coleman is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 7 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    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. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    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. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted no
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    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. Voted yes
    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. Voted no
    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. Voted yes
    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

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

  1. H.Res. 1450: Condemning all forms of hate.
    Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. H.R. 9208: HEAR Act of 2026
    Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Latest action Jun 8, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  3. H.R. 9114: Gig Is Up Act
    Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · Latest action Jun 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. H.R. 9044: Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
    Introduced May 26, 2026 · Latest action May 26, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  5. H.R. 9021: Stay Cool Act
    Introduced May 22, 2026 · Latest action May 22, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. H.R. 9008: Worker Rights and Support Act
    Introduced May 21, 2026 · Latest action May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  7. H.R. 8869: Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026
    Introduced May 15, 2026 · Latest action May 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  8. H.Res. 1292: To acknowledge the Black Women Best framework to empower and improve life for all through guaranteed income, expanding child and income tax credit, increasing access to equitable health care and government assistance, prohibiting policing in schools, and prioritizing restorative justice.
    Introduced May 14, 2026 · Latest action May 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  9. H.R. 8645: New Pathways Act
    Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Latest action Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  10. H.R. 8360: Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026
    Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Latest action Apr 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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:
  • Voted no 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)
  • Voted no 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)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 7859: Welcoming International Success Act
  • H.R. 7456: Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act

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)
  • Voted no 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:
  • Voted yes 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)
Sponsored 6 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 9114: Gig Is Up Act
  • H.R. 6418: Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act of 2025
  • H.R. 5830: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025

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:
  • Voted no 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)
  • Voted yes 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 1 bill on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 7933: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
New Jersey's 12th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-5801
  • Office 168 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3012
Source

Website watsoncoleman.house.gov

Sources

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