Trump is abusing his authority by levying tariffs that raise Americans' prices, hurt our economy, and alienate our closest allies.
Johnson and Republicans in Congress are letting him do it.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 8
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
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Voting Record — 615
Yes42%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 8
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Donald S.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 61 sponsored · 195 cosponsored
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The Speaker should reread the Constitution.
Article I vests "power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises" and [t]o regulate commerce with foreign nations" entirely with the Congress.
Article II gives none of these powers to the President.
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Trump claims inflation is “defeated.” Tell that to Virginia families who paid $1,269 more last year.
Instead of lowering costs, Trump is fueling chaos abroad and fear at home. Americans deserve better.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for last week’s Women’s Conference and an inspiring conversation with women leaders on resilience, hope, and service to our community.
It was also an honor to recognize Nancy Eslick for her remarkable career with USAID!
Health care costs are skyrocketing.
Prices for groceries and electricity are shooting up.
Housing and transportation costs are rising rapidly.
But Trump isn't even interested in affordability.
His tariffs and other policies are making it worse:
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
A year ago, the Trump Administration froze U.S. foreign assistance funding, a move that ultimately led to the full dismantling of USAID.
It was a cruel and reckless decision, and one that continues to have devastating repercussions around the world.
youtube.com/shorts/QpqGv...
This is the behavior of a mad king or a toddler, not a U.S. President.
Trump’s bizarre and erratic behavior is making us less safe and it’s long past time for Republicans in Congress to stand up to him.
This dangerous stupidity has to stop.
In Falls Church this morning celebrating Dr. King’s legacy and struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. Thanks to all who came out!
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Letter From A Birmingham Jail
Remembering Dr. King's life and legacy as we continue his fight against injustice everywhere it exists.
A historic day in Richmond as Virginia swears in its first woman governor! Looking forward to all that the Spanberger Administration will accomplish for the Commonwealth.
Trump has no legal authority to tariff American allies to bully them into backing his brainless attempt to seize Greenland.
This is against the law, it’s a total disaster for America, and Republicans in Congress and the Supreme Court need to find their spines and stop it.
Trump's threat to tariff any country that doesn't accept go along with his idiotic Greenland nonsense is so dumb.
He's already driving some of our closest allies and trading partners into China's arms.
All of this stupidity is making Americans less safe and raising prices.
Trump and his Republican allies raised health care prices for the American people and have no plan — and no intentions — to lower them.
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
If there happen to be any high-ranking officials in the Trump Administration who reportedly accepted bags of cash in exchange for future government services, we hope this will help clarify how they should go about filing their tax returns.
Our letter concludes, "In crafting this example, and in the interest of additional clarity, the final regulations should further explain whether and when a payment like this is illegal."
We thank Treasury and the IRS for their attention to this matter.
Our comment asks IRS to consider a particular imaginary case:
"A political operative is a clear front runner for a high-level political job within the next six months. He is given $50,000 in cash in a bag in a parking lot... [Describe treatment under OBBBA tips provision.]"
The thing is, AS WRITTEN "The statute makes no mention of distinguishing legal from illegal activity... Congress made no indication that payments for illegal activities should be excluded from the tips rule."
It's important to clarify this point so anyone affected will know.
We ask: "There is an open question regarding the application of the tips deduction when a government official has previously received cash payments in anticipation of future favors (e.g., government contracts). The first question is whether such payments are customarily tips."
The comment was submitted by @doggett.house.gov @replindasanchez.bsky.social @chu.house.gov @repschneider.bsky.social and me, you can read it in full here: beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
We think this is an important clarification of the law, just in case something like this ever comes up.
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Voting History615 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
615 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-04 | H. Res. 458 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1804 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.