Install
D Democrat · U.S. Representative
John Garamendi
California's 8th district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2009 Terms 9 House Age 81
Office: 2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0508
676roll calls this Congress
13.6%missed (92)
98.6%voted with their party
15bills sponsored
437cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Not voting | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not voting | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Not voting | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Not voting | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 371–33 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Not voting | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act On Passage | Passed 237–169 |
Bills sponsored
All 15 →- Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- ADAPT Assets Act May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act Aug 2, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same. Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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… Jul 14, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 Jun 27, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act Jun 13, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Recently cosponsored
- H.R. 10612IntroducedBASIC Act of 2026Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] + 22 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- ASAP Act Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] + 230 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- Save Our Sequoias Act Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] + 29 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] + 114 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
- AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] + 317 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
- Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026. Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] + 14 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Transforming Education for the Future Act Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] + 16 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and…
- MTS CYBER Act of 2026 Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] + 2 cosponsorsSep 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Congressional and federal records come from official public sources: the House Clerk, the U.S. Senate, GovInfo and the Library of Congress (bill status), the Federal Register, and the congress-legislators project. They are copied on a schedule and may lag the official record by a few hours; the official sources govern. News and coverage counts are drawn from the 4Conservative index and reflect what the press published, not 4Conservative's views. Nothing here is an endorsement of any candidate, party or position. Terms of use.