At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Maryland District 8

Born

December 13, 1962

Age 63

Phone

(202) 225-5341

Office

2242 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 8

Jamie Raskin

Jamin Ben Raskin is an American attorney, law professor, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Maryland State Senate from 2007 to 2016. The district previously included portions of Montgomery County, a suburban county northwest of Washington, D.C., and extended through rural Frederick County to the Pennsylvania border. Since redistricting in 2022, Raskin's district encompasses much of Montgomery County and a sliver of Prince George's County.

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Voting Record — 586

Yes43%

No56%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 8

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepRaskin Facebook Instagram

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Jamie Raskin

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 8

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Jamie's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 32 sponsored · 83 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 7(source)

Enjoyed a glorious afternoon visiting with my wonderful constituents & listening to awesome music at WOODMOORstock. Lots of federal workers here hanging tough through a dark time—they’ll still be contributing to America long after Elon Musk & Donald Trump have been sent packing.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 7(source)

From Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District to the world, I'm wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha to everyone celebrating. During this holy feast, we pray for community, light and peace. Eid Mubarak!

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 6(source)

During Gun Violence Awareness Month, we say HELL NO to the constant ravages of mass shootings against our people. We must treat our national gun emergency as a public health crisis and a civic emergency.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 6(source)

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero Marsha DeWeese shows her profound love for cats volunteering with the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County and its excellent Chompers Pet Food Bank. Thank you, Marsha, for your dedication to our community and exemplary care for animals.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 5(source)

Under our Constitution we have no kings, no queens, no emperors, no lords, no serfs, no slaves—just We the People. And those who aspire and attain to public office are nothing but the servants of the people.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 5(source)

My statement after voting in favor of the SUPPORT Act:

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 4(source)

To preserve our oceans, the waterways and the vibrant ecosystems they support, we need NOAA. We must defend government scientists and researchers against the Trump Administration's full-blown assault on science, government and environmental laws.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 4(source)

Today I introduced the BARK Act to help America feed hungry shelter animals. We need everyone involved to get this bi-paw-tisan bill passed into law, including from our furry friends. We’re in dogged pursuit of passage this Congress. Send good pet pictures below ⬇️

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 4(source)

Democrats, Republicans and independents alike can agree that shelter animals deserve dignity and care. The BARK Act will feed the growing population of hungry pets. Let's get it done! And thanks, Montgomery County Humane Society, for the assist.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 4(source)

Trump once attacked crypto as a danger. Now he’s made billions from it. His meme coin allows any foreign state, King, pardon seeker or criminal org to secretly put money directly in his pocket. And Trump’s SEC mysteriously dropped 13 investigations against crypto fraudsters.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 4(source)

Nationally, pet stores discard millions of pounds of leftover inventory every year, including perfectly good food, leashes and crates. I’m introducing the BARK Act to ensure pet suppliers can donate extra food, blankets and other essentials to the rising population of shelter animals in need.

For the pups, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin hopes food bill finds a way

There’s a wide divide between Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Maybe dogs can bridge the gap?

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

No matter who occupies the White House, love must trump hate. This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Americans who make a difference in MD-08 and around the world, and we recommit to fighting to make democracy work for all our people.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

Now even someone on ketamine, mushrooms and Ecstasy can see it.

Elon Musk Calls Trump Megabill a ‘Disgusting Abomination’

The former White House cost-cutting czar stepped up his criticism of the tax-and-spending bill just as the Senate is trying to quickly pass the measure and get it signed into law by July 4.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

It’s TACO Tuesday on Capitol Hill! I hear the White House celebrates every day.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

MAGA and DOGE are engaged in a hostile takeover of the political institutions and programmatic achievements of American democracy. We must defend democracy and the progress we have made with it.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

This outrageous violation of the work of Congressman Nadler’s District Office and frightful mistreatment of his staff cannot stand. We are demanding a hearing on why this happened and who is responsible. They must be held accountable.

Dems call on Jim Jordan to condemn the detaining of a House staffer

The top Democrats on the Judiciary Committee also want DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to testify.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 3(source)

John Dewey said that the only solution to the ills of democracy is more democracy, and what we are suffering from today is not democracy but all the impediments and obstacles to it—and all the attacks on it.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 2(source)

Jewish Americans suffer another horrific violent antisemitic attack. Sending solidarity & support to the victims & to everyone grappling with fear in the face of more utterly indefensible violence. There is no justification for hate violence and terror. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/u...

Here’s what to know.

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govJun 1(source)

Sending warm greetings on Shavuot to everyone commemorating this holy day in Maryland and around the world. Chag Sameach!

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Sponsored Bills(32)

H. Res. 1363 (119th)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American peop…
H.R. 9210 (119th)
To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish certain requirements for compromise sett…
H.R. 8992 (119th)
To establish a panel to review certiorari petitions, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8991 (119th)
To amend section 2101 of title 28, United States Code, to set forth factors for stays pendin…
H.R. 8993 (119th)
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for original and concurrent jurisdiction f…

Cosponsored Bills(83)

H.R. 9400 (119th)
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing …
Joined: 2026-06-23
H.R. 9099 (119th)
DHS Release Transparency Act
Joined: 2026-06-02
H.R. 9041 (119th)
To establish programs to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and incentivize the u…
Joined: 2026-05-26
H. Res. 1288 (119th)
Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12

Leadership

No leadership roles

Committees

Committee on the Judiciary

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Voting History

586 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-06-25	H.R. 2478 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 915 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-24	H.R. 7401 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-23	S. 629 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H. Res. 1335 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-11	H.R. 9238 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8464 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-10	H.R. 8312 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-10	H.R. 7892 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H.R. 5408 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	S. 2 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1140 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-09	H. Res. 1345 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8428 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-08	H.R. 8466 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-05	H.R. 2913 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H.R. 8646 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Res. 1336 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-04	H. Con. Res. 84 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 518 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7726 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-06-03	H.R. 2860 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H. Res. 1333 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	S. 254 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-06-03	H.R. 7618 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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

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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