In America, you can't be sent to jail just because a president wants you behind bars. People go to jail only for committing crimes—if they’ve been convicted in court by a unanimous jury. We can’t replace due process with political persecution.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 8
Jamie Raskin
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Voting Record — 534
Yes41%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align99%
Cross-party0%
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Jamie Raskin
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 8
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Jamie's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 26 sponsored · 80 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Elected officials may enter office with an R, D or I next to our names, but once we swear an oath, we serve everyone, regardless of party, and we protect the rights of all under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Our party is just a "part," and we serve all the people.
Donald Trump is building a cabinet of billionaires.
This will turn America into a plutocracy and an oligarchy.
At this moment, Democrats must stand in the breach to defend the rule of law and our constitutional democracy.
That is our historic assignment now, and it's why I'm seeking the Ranking Membership of the House Judiciary Committee.
Too many families know the pain of hunger, but people like Ashley Domm of Bread for the City are fighting hunger everyday & serve our community during the holidays & beyond. This MD-08 Local Hero from Silver Spring is working for a future w/o chronic hunger & poverty.
Goliath squashes David when special interests can silence their critics with frivolous strategic lawsuits against public participation, or 'SLAPPs.' That's why @wyden.senate.gov, Congressman Kevin Kiley and I have introduced our bipartisan Free Speech Protection Act.
Congratulations to my friend @repcasar.bsky.social on his unanimous election as chair of @usprogressives.bsky.social. Together, we'll ditch GOP culture wars, strengthen our democracy and put working people first. Grateful to @repjayapal.bsky.social for her years of dogged leadership.
Instead of reducing the census to a partisan tool, House Republicans should join Democrats in making sure the Bureau has the resources it needs so its expert, nonpartisan professionals can meet the clear constitutional mandate to complete an accurate count of our people.
Special interests use ‘SLAPP-suits’ to silence critics and stifle public participation. My legislation with Rep. Kiley and @wyden.senate.gov protects citizen activists from absurdly costly retaliation in court.
Astonishing scenes of lawmakers fighting for access to their own chambers to restore the rule of law in South Korea yesterday. With unity and resolve, the parliament rejected a rogue president's try for martial law, stood up for their democracy and galvanized freedom-fighters everywhere.
Jerry Nadler is an extraordinary lawyer, patriot and public servant. His dogged defense of civil rights and civil liberties is a great inspiration to our people. I am honored and humbled to have his support in the battles ahead.
That's why Rep. Jim McGovern and I are pressing to reinstate a tax deduction for victims of scams and personal casualty losses.
Americans victimized by a con—like my constituent Judith whose life savings were stolen from her—should not be re-victimized by a government that caters to the rich but wants to tax middle-class people on the money scammed from them. www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...
Congratulations to @cmkatestewart.bsky.social on your election as president of the Montgomery County Council and to CM Will Jawando as council vice president. I look forward to your energetic leadership and working with you on behalf of our amazing MoCo community.
This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the irrepressible love of freedom in our land, the wisdom of our Founders and successive generations who built strong democracy, and the joyful goodness of our families. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
I’m officially backing the release of climate activist Dang Dinh Bach through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission's Defending Freedoms Project. His detainment is widely regarded as fraudulent and likely due to his zealous environmental advocacy. Vietnam should release Mr. Bach immediately.
Kent Sovine is an all-star, all-purpose neighborhood convener. As the leader of CHEER, this #MD08 Local Hero and his stellar team are on the ground working to give voice to everyone in our community.
MoCo teachers and soccer coaches Allie Coyle and Greg Herbert light up the field, the classroom and the future for their students. These MD-08 Local Heroes just led varsity teams at Blair (boys) and Whitman (girls) to historic statewide championships.
Thrilled to welcome Maryland Reps-elect Elfreth, Olszewski and McClain-Delaney to the Capitol and our delegation! Team Maryland stands together strong for the freedom of our people and progress of our state.
Profoundly troubled by the recent sham trial of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Beijing’s ruthless tactics can’t stop the spread of democratic ideals and activism in Hong Kong.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-12 | H. Res. 873 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H. Res. 719 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 1047 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3015 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3062 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 713 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5143 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5125 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 5140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 4922 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 2721 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.R. 3400 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.J. Res. 117 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | YES | ✕ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.