Blanca remains an inspiration in the neighborhoods she uplifted and the future leaders she continues to empower.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 16
Sam T. Liccardo
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Voting Record — 534
Yes42%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sam T. Liccardo
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 16
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Whether advancing educational opportunity, reforming the juvenile justice system, or standing with East Side residents for environmental and housing justice, her leadership is rooted in love for community.
She led the founding of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, to catalyze artistic expression and preserve Latino culture.
She led the fight for district elections to give San José’s diverse communities a stronger voice. She became instrumental in launching the county’s—and the nation’s— first universal children’s health insurance program.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Blanca Alvarado—lovingly known as La Madrina of East San José—for a lifetime of service and advocacy. She broke barriers as San José’s first Latina City Councilmember and later as the first Latina Santa Clara County Supervisor. 🧵
Our bipartisan bill has already passed major hurdles in the Senate–more to come!
A major driver of our housing crisis is the lack of supply, even as vacant office buildings and empty strip malls sit waiting for new life. Rep. Fitzpatrick, Rep. Salazar, @repjohnnyo.bsky.social, and I introduced the RESIDE Act to help communities transform idle spaces into affordable housing.
For families who rely on a strong social safety net, United Way Bay Area is a lifeline. On today’s #SipWithSam, learn how funding freezes threaten their ability to people stay afloat.
Federal cuts are threatening local organizations that serve as a lifeline for our neighbors. Today on #SipWithSam, hear how CSA is being impacted by illegal impoundments and what’s at stake for our community.
Donald Trump’s latest remarks on immigration sound like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving—loud, outrageous, and leaving everyone smiling and nodding politely until he finally goes home.
The arts aren’t just culture—they’re community. TheatreWorks SV’s artistic director tells how Trump’s claw backs of grants put artists, free expression, and local creativity at risk. Tune in to today’s #SipWithSam.
The chaotic, shoot-first-aim-later rollout of the President’s new H-1B visa policy has created more confusion than clarity. America’s innovation ecosystem has flourished over the last half-century because we have reliably attracted the world’s best and brightest talent. My full statement⬇️
Thank you to Mayor Ellen Kamei, the Community Services Agency, United Way Bay Area, TheatreWorks SV, SCC Public Health, SCC Medical Association, Thrive Alliance and SV Council of Nonprofits for joining me for a press conference to discuss our fight for working people in our community.
We also can’t make deals with a White House that won’t comply with the law that we pass (e.g. after DOGE cuts and pocket recissions), so the deal must include protections like the POCCA Act.
I voted NO on the continuing resolution because it will hike health insurance premiums by more than $3,200 annually for 28,000 people in our district who are struggling to pay their bills–and for 20 million other Americans. 🧵
Twenty-two million Americans are staring down skyrocketing health care premiums, yet TACO Trump reneges on even negotiating with Democratic leaders—this is disgraceful. 2/2
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Trump and the Republicans run the executive branch, and have the controlling majority of both houses of Congress. They own any government shutdown. If they refuse to even sit down with Democrats, they’re committing leadership malpractice. 1/2
Shana Tova to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashana. May this new year bring renewal and reflection.
Thank you, Luis, for sharing your stories... and ours. (🧵 4/4)
In 1965, Valdez founded El Teatro Campesino, the nation’s longest-running Chicano theater. His works, including “Zoot Suit”—the first, and only, Chicano play on Broadway—and his box office hit film “La Bamba”, continue to inspire generations. (🧵 3/4)
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Voting History534 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | 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.