The Iran war is costing 6x more than what we spend on food assistance for hungry Americans.
Trump has decided we can't afford healthcare tax credits for hardworking Americans, but we can spend up to $2 billion a day dropping bombs in the Middle East.

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 30
Laura Friedman
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Voting Record — 536
Yes41%
No58%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Laura Friedman
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 30
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Laura's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 10 sponsored · 64 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Thanks to the City of Glendale and City of Pasadena, the Glendale, Pasadena, and Burbank Fire Departments, and all of our community partners, fire, police, and EMS heroes for helping to make this happen.
I’m proud to announce I’ve secured a $1 million federal investment to fully upgrade the Verdugo Fire Communications Center. Public safety is one of my top priorities. That’s why I worked hard to lock in this federal investment, which will improve response times for more than 944,000 Angelenos.
This is happening in our country right now. Every single one of us should publicly condemn this hatred. Silence cannot be an option.
In the past 24 hours we've seen violent, antisemitic attacks in San Jose and now Michigan.
Jews were beaten for speaking Hebrew. A truck filled with explosives was rammed into a synagogue with children inside. I am praying for the victims and their families.
With gas prices spiking, groceries going up, and domestic programs being gutted to pay for billionaire tax breaks, we are funding a war with no exit plan.
I asked the question everyone's thinking:
I will always fight to make sure that our families get the nutrition assistance they need.
Back in August, I toured their kitchen while it was still under construction. That's when I witnessed firsthand how Trump’s cuts to federal investments harm the medical patients that Project Angel Food serves through their meals.
#TeamFriedman was honored to celebrate Project Angel Food’s ribbon cutting for their new kitchen and campus right here in CA-30! Now Project Angel Food can serve even more Angelenos in need.
It was a pleasure seeing so many of my constituents at my passport fair on Saturday! I'm proud to say that this fully-booked event helped hundreds of people get their passports quickly.
Where should we host the next one?
If you can't get your passport in time for a trip or are having other issues renewing, give my office a call at (202) 225-4176, and we can help!
Americans deserve better than this administration and they deserve an end to this war. (2/2)
Trump has tanked the economy so badly that more Americans than ever are having to dig into their retirement savings to get by. Meanwhile, his administration is spending $1 billion a day of YOUR taxpayer dollars on his war with Iran. (1/2)
Until we see real changes — warrants for arrests, no masks, no legal immunity, and ICE out of LA — I'll keep holding this agency & administration's feet to the fire. (2/2)
Kristi Noem is out — but I'm not done holding DHS accountable.
I refused to vote for another dime to fund Noem's lawless operations and supported her impeachment because she let her federal agents trample on Americans' constitutional rights with impunity. (1/2)
HAPPENING NOW: My passport fair is today & accepting walk-ins! We’ll be here between 9 AM and 2:30 PM to assist you with renewing or applying for your passport.
The next time Trump and Republicans tell you there’s no money for your healthcare, remember that their war with Iran is costing us $1 billion a day. There’s plenty of money in the budget, just not for you.
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I just voted yes on the War Powers Resolution.
Listen to my thoughts here.
During my briefing, I didn’t receive evidence of any imminent threat to justify this attack. Now six American soldiers are dead with no clear endgame. Our country deserves better than another endless war.
...pass the No Masks for ICE Act, end legal immunity for ICE agents, require warrants for arrests and searches, and bring an end to this agency’s chaos, cruelty and violence.
I called for Kristi Noem's removal. I voted against funding her lawless operations, and supported her impeachment.
Today she's out. But the damage she did to Americans — including labeling victims "domestic terrorists" after being killed by her agents — won’t be erased.
I'll keep fighting to...
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Voting History536 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 1681 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 1156 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 1689 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Con. Res. 40 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 7613 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 1011 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | — | Motion to Adjourn | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | H.R. 7084 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-26 | H. Res. 1128 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-24 | H.R. 6422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-19 | H.R. 4638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.J. Res. 139 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 1958 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 3971 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H.R. 4294 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Con. Res. 38 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Res. 1099 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1100 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6472 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | S. 723 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (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.