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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 16
Sam T. Liccardo
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Voting Record — 496
Yes42%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sam T. Liccardo
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 16
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Sam T.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 15 sponsored · 37 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Hegseth is threatening a war crime, and it’s impeachable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/u...
A small step, to be sure, “[b]ut let justice roll down like waters/ and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24
www.horvitzlevy.com/california-s...
It's tax day and we've got good news and bad news.
The persistence of ethical violations within this institution undermines congressional integrity and public confidence. In order to fulfill our responsibilities, we must address these transgressions.
Will Rogers mused that, "the difference between death and taxes is death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets."
File your 2025 taxes by today—or request an extension—to avoid penalties.
Check if you qualify to file for free through the IRS: irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
Happy Vaisakhi! For all who celebrate, may this celebration bring peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your family.
On Yom HaShoah, we honor the six million Jewish lives stolen in the Holocaust, and the millions of others murdered by the Nazi regime. Their memory must compel us to confront antisemitism wherever it appears.
But we also must ask the harder question: for a man long rumored to menace young female coworkers, why did so many powerful people look the other way, and even support him? It is time for a reckoning.
I publicly urged Swalwell to resign three days ago, and his resignation provides some relief and vindication to survivors. We must thank and praise those courageous survivors who risked their reputations, careers, and emotional well-being to protect other women and halt his torrent of abuse.
Thank goodness that Trump’s handlers have him focusing on something he’s actually competent to do. www.npr.org/2026/04/13/n...
Under Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule, Hungary became the poorest nation in the EU, and its most authoritarian. Naturally, Trump and Vance actively campaigned for him as a symbol for MAGA ideals. Let his defeat ring throughout Europe—and the world—as a victory for freedom-seeking people.
We have much to prepare for, as projections have Alzheimer’s cases in Santa Clara doubling by 2040.
Appreciate the Avenidas’ Rose Kleiner Center sharing photos of our visit in their spring Newsletter. I heard from dedicated caregivers struggling to balance work, family, and rising healthcare costs.
Photos by Janet Hu/Avenidas
If these allegations are substantiated, Congressman Swalwell should resign, and the consequences must follow the facts.
As a former prosecutor of sexual assault, I take these allegations very seriously. Survivors courageous enough to come forward deserve to be heard fully, without being smeared in the media by pundits or political hacks. Credible claims require a full investigation.
Nuclear decision-making demands restraint, not impulsive action. My colleague @repscottpeters.bsky.social proposes sensible safeguards, such as requiring confirmation before any first strike, to constrain the world-altering authority any president–especially this one–holds.
That raises serious national security concerns, and it’s why I’ve demanded a full CFIUS review of their investment.
It gives sovereign wealth financiers–several with plainly anti-American agendas– influence over platforms that shape how Americans get their news and information, and control over the personal data of more than 100 million Americans.
Let’s be clear: the Saudis, Qataris, Emirates, and Chinese aren’t just investing—they’re positioning themselves inside a major U.S. media company.
This isn’t mere passive investment. Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and its subsidiary, CNN, is threatening to national security.
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Voting History496 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 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 |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5107 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5214 (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.