It has been the law since 2019 that furloughed federal workers will receive back pay, and this shutdown does not give the President or OMB any power to change that.

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 552
Yes43%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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Sarah's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 16 sponsored · 97 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Thank you to Governor Moore and County Executive Ball for being incredible partners throughout these uncertain times and for your swift response to this moment.
I joined @govwesmoore.bsky.social, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, and other Maryland leaders in Howard County to meet with nearly 500 impacted federal workers and connect them with more than 50 state resources, along with announcing new resources to help our federal employees.
44,000 federal workers reside in the Third District, and each and every one of them is feeling the effects of this shutdown. Throughout this shutdown, Team Maryland remains committed to supporting our hard-working civil servants and constituents each and every day.
We’ll be going live TOMORROW at 2:30pm @RepSarahElfreth on Instagram. Don’t miss it!
As we enter the fourth week of this Republican shutdown, I wanted to sit down with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social, one of the newest members of Congress, who also represents tens of thousands of federal workers, to discuss how his district has been impacted & how we’re navigating these uncertain times.
As we navigate this shutdown, it’s on Congress to act and continue funding the programs that make life-saving care affordable and accessible.
Thank you to President McCollum and the UM BWMC team for organizing an incredible community wellness event to give our neighbors of all ages a chance to learn about mental health and nutrition and access services like the flu vaccines, CPR training, and more.
For the past 60 years, the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center has been providing acute care services – from heart care to cancer treatment – to our neighbors.
Happy Diwali! I hope the next few days are filled with celebration, reflection, and community for all those who celebrate in #MD03 🎇 Thank you to Niti and the Indian Cultural Association here in Howard County for putting on this incredible celebration filled with food, dance, henna, & so much more!
That’s why I’ve joined @bynum.house.gov and over 30 colleagues to support pay for federal firefighters during a shutdown and protect them from the President’s unlawful RIFs.
Firefighters at our military bases especially have already been subject to changing requirements, leading to alarming levels of staffing shortages – we cannot continue to neglect our crucial first responders.
Thousands of firefighters work at departments, agencies, and military bases across our country to support military readiness and other essential functions of the federal government.
I’m committed to negotiating a bipartisan budget deal that ends this shutdown and protects our essential employees.
Today is International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, recognizing those who work around the clock to keep our skies safe. Thank you to all the air traffic controllers at BWI and across the country who continue to keep our skies safe – especially as they work without pay during this shutdown.
Keep demanding Article I exercise the checks and balances of Article II that our Founders envisioned. Keep participating in this grand experiment of self-governance.
I know these are difficult times — especially for our federal workers — but today was an excellent reminder of what our community is capable of. Keep leaning in.
This grand experiment of our democratic republic can’t work with just 535 members of Congress toiling in Washington alone — it works because YOU show up, speak out, and demand our nation’s leaders follow our Constitution.
🇺🇸 Howard County absolutely showed up for No Kings! 🇺🇸
As a member of the House Armed Services & the House Natural Resources Committees, I’m grateful I could join the Maryland Clean Energy summit to discuss ways to improve natural disaster readiness & energy resilience in our communities & for our military bases. We will weather this storm together.
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Voting History552 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | H.R. 6047 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-21 | H.R. 1041 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-21 | H.R. 1041 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-21 | H.R. 1329 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-21 | H.R. 1329 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-20 | H. Res. 1300 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H. Res. 1300 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 2616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 2616 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 1993 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | S. 1003 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | S. 2393 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 5317 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 4544 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H.R. 3234 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-20 | H. Res. 1299 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-15 | H.R. 8469 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-15 | H.R. 8469 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 8365 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 8365 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 5625 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H. Con. Res. 75 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1259 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1251 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 96 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | NO | ✕ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1252 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2853 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2071 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. 4465 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. Con. Res. 33 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | S. 1318 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.
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