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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|New Jersey District 8
Robert Menendez
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Voting Record — 550
Yes42%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Robert Menendez
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew Jersey District 8
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Robert's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 50 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Trump Administration continues to overstep, attempting to intimidate and silence judges, elected officials and any American willing to stand up for what’s right. That’s unacceptable but we’re not backing down. Let’s meet this moment - together.
After Mayor Baraka was arrested yesterday, DHS officials let us conduct our tour as is required by law. So despite the Admin’s attempts to spin this, they know we had every right to be there and enter the facility. If you ignore the spin, you’ll see there is only one accurate narrative - ours.
No matter what this Administration tells the American people, the law is very clear: Members of Congress have a legal right to enter any DHS detention facility to conduct oversight without prior notice - something I’ve done twice this year without issue.
What I saw today in Newark is a scene I never imagined experiencing in my lifetime. But I refuse to believe today reflects who we are as a country. We must all commit to correcting the course our country is on. Standing side by side, I know we can achieve those better tomorrows - together.
My statement on the events that occurred at Delaney Hall today:
American guns are empowering cartels & causing immense regional harm.
That’s why I led a letter with @repdangoldman.bsky.social, @lujan.senate.gov, & @bennet.senate.gov urging the Trump Admin to use its “foreign terrorist” designation to crack down on the US gun pipeline fueling cartel violence.
We have a lot of work to do to improve the situation at EWR.
That’s why I led a letter urging the FAA to ground non-essential helicopter traffic as we work to alleviate the congestion in our air space and help our air traffic controllers.
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Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church!
His humble promise to seek peace and build bridges is necessary in this moment. In these challenging times, may his papacy reflect the compassion, grace, and dignity we all must share with one another.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, I joined @momsrising.org to speak out against the Trump Administration’s funding cuts that’ll hurt families - from access to healthcare to quality childcare.
New Jersey’s families deserve better. Our nation’s children deserve better. And that’s who we will always fight for. 💪
Proud to see NJ ranked as the #1 state for education—a testament to the hard work by educators & sustained investment in our schools.
As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let’s recommit ourselves to continuing to drive results & fight back against efforts to cut funding.
Drastic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, & other essential programs would hit our most vulnerable neighbors the hardest.
That’s why I joined @caringacross.org at their 24-hour Medicaid vigil to fight for those who need us to be their voice here in Washington.
Trump’s DOGE team is building a massive centralized database of Americans’ personal data—stripping away privacy protections and putting all Americans at risk.
I spoke on the House Floor to sound the alarm. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting back.
Team Menendez will host Mobile Office Hours at the Bayonne Public Library on Thursday, May 8th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
In the meantime, if you have questions or need help with a federal agency, call us at (201) 309-0301. 📞
The time to stop this helicopter insanity is now.
Today, I went to the House Floor to speak about our bill to ban non-essential helicopters over our skies. 🚁 🔨
Non-essential helicopters are crowding our skies, threatening both safety and peace of mind.
Last month’s tragic crash is a clarion call—we must keep the pressure on reckless, profit-driven operators and urge our colleagues to act on safety. Watch 👇
Students come here not just for knowledge & opportunity but to contribute to the betterment of our nation.
That's why I joined 140+ colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Admin about student visa cancellations & to ensure that America continues to embrace talent.
This #CincoDeMayo, I joined my @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social colleagues to honor the contributions of Mexican-Americans and the Latino community.
In these trying times, it’s more important than ever that we come together in community.
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Voting History550 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | 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 | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | 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 |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.