John Garamendi represents California in the United States House of Representatives (CA District 8). This public record brings together the office held, published Baseline checks, public statements, and recent coverage in one place.
HJRES1On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justicesBill record ↗Official roll call ↗
Law
Failed212–206
Not voting
HRES1498On Agreeing to the ResolutionIn the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck EdwardsBill record ↗Official roll call ↗
Armed forces and national security
Passed413–2
Not voting
HR9436On PassageTo amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effectiveOfficial roll call ↗
Economics and public finance
Passed219–196
Not voting
HR9436On Motion to RecommitTo amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effectiveBill record ↗Official roll call ↗
Animals
Failed202–212
Not voting
HRES1490On Agreeing to the ResolutionProviding for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposesBill record ↗Official roll call ↗
Government Operations and Politics
Passed220–192
Not voting
HRES1499On Agreeing to the ResolutionProviding for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rulesOfficial roll call ↗
Other floor business
Passed210–208
Not voting
HRES1499On Ordering the Previous QuestionProviding for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rulesBill record ↗Official roll call ↗
Congress
Passed212–205
Not voting
HR6500On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate AmendmentsAGOA Extension ActOfficial roll call ↗
These are descriptive measures of roll-call behavior, not judgments about truthfulness, effectiveness, or constituent approval.
Vote leaningLeans liberal
-0.312
More liberalCenterMore conservative
Based on 500 roll-call observations in the 119th Congress. This is Voteview DW-NOMINATE, an estimate from roll-call behavior—not a Baseline rating. Read the method ↗ or see our evidence rules.
Issue record
Where roll calls fall
Other floor business192
Congress72
Economics and public finance61
Armed forces and national security29
Energy27
Crime and law enforcement26
Commerce25
Policy areas come from Voteview’s Congressional Research Service fields, with plain-language fallback categories when no CRS label is supplied.
Source: Voteview members’ votes ↗. Lewis, Poole, Rosenthal, Boche, Rudkin, and Sonnet (2026), Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database.
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John Garamendi - Ballotpedia
California's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary) Incumbent John Garamendi defeated Rudy Recile in the general election for U.S. House California District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Congressman John Garamendi is honored ... District, which includes much of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. He has dedicated his life to serving the people of California and in his eighth term in the House of Representatives, he continues to advocate for working families, veterans, and Americans across the country. Garamendi was raised in Mokelumne Hill, California and earned his BA from U....
John Garamendi for House (D-CA-08) - Council for a Livable World
John Garamendi represents California’s 8th Congressional District, which includes portions of Solano and Contra Costa Counties. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. Rep. Garamendi has been a steadfast champion for the Council’s issues throughout his time in ...
About John · Bio · Committees and Caucuses · Our District · Contact · Email Congressman Garamendi · Offices · Newsletter Subscription · Website Problem · Scheduling Requests · Legislative Work · Issues · Votes and Legislation · Accomplishments in Congress ·
California's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
Incumbent John Garamendi, Nicolas Carjuzaa, Harinder Lamba, Rudy Recile, and Aaron Rowden are running in the primary for U.S. House California District 8 on June 2, 2026.
2024 California Congressional District 8: John Garamendi wins reelection
THIS RACE IS NOW CALLED FOR CONGRESSWOMAN MATSUI NOW TO DISTRICT EIGHT. AND ANOTHER REELECTION IN THIS CASE FOR JOHN GARAMENDI, A LONG TIME INCUMBENT IN THAT SEAT, Updated: 8:52 PM PST Nov 5, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ ... Check here for results as they come in after 8 p.m. on election night. Updated: 8:52 PM PST Nov 5, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ · Democratic Rep. John Garamendi won reelection to a U.S. House ...
