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John Garamendi
U.S. Representative, CA-8
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, CA-8 current
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-8
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-3
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-3
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-3
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-3
California |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-3
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-10
California |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-10
California |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-8
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-3
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-3
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-3
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-3
United States |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-3
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-10
United States |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-10
United States |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services — Readiness — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Armed Services unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Armed Services — Strategic Forces unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Highways and Transit unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Water Resources and Environment unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.312, social dim. -0.101. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HJRES 42
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-59 | Mar 5, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll59 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 61
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-58 | Mar 5, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll58 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 177
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-57 | Mar 4, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll57 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Not voting | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-56 | Mar 4, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll56 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 758
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-55 | Mar 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll55 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-54 | Mar 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll54 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 20
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-53 | Feb 27, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll53 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 35
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-52 | Feb 26, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll52 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 695
Medal of Honor Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-51 | Feb 26, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll51 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 14
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-50 | Feb 25, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll50 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 804
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-49 | Feb 25, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll49 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 788
DOE and SBA Research Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-48 | Feb 25, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll48 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-47 | Feb 25, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll47 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-46 | Feb 25, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll46 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 818
SPUR Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-45 | Feb 24, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll45 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 832
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-44 | Feb 24, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll44 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 825
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-43 | Feb 24, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll43 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 35
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-42 | Feb 13, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll42 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-41 | Feb 12, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll41 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Not voting | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-40 | Feb 12, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll40 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-39 | Feb 11, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll39 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-38 | Feb 11, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll38 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 736
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-37 | Feb 10, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll37 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 692
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-36 | Feb 10, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll36 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-35 | Feb 7, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll35 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,113,066 | $969,796 | $1,264,718 | $0 | $19,402 | — | $1,093,664 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Feb 27, 2023–Nov 5, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 3:56 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $381,867 | $0 | $381,867 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,800 | GRUPE, GREENLAW JR. | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Nov 7, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 17, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | SAN PABLO LYTTON | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 28, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN & APPRENTICES OF THE U.S. & CANADA LOCAL 447 FEDERAL PAC | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | SUPPORTERS OF ENGINEERS LOCAL 3 ENDORSED CANDIDATES | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 23, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 7, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | BURNS AND MCDONNELL INC. PAC | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Nov 5, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 6, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION-SEAFARERS IN | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 6, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 12, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 24, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CALIFORNIA RICE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION FUND (CALIFORNIA RICE FUND) | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 13, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 12, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 12, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA-COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Support | $285 (13 records) | Jan 5, 2024–Oct 18, 2024 · as of Oct 18, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Social media
Recent posts
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