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Michael Baumgartner
U.S. Representative, WA-5
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, WA-5 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District WA-5 current
United States |
Republican | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 1, 2030 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Education and Workforce unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Education and Workforce — Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Education and Workforce — Higher Education and Workforce Development unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — Middle East and North Africa unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — South and Central Asia unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on the Judiciary unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on the Judiciary — Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on the Judiciary — The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. 0.568, social dim. 0.338. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-172 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll172 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5625
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-171 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll171 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 75
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-170 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll170 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6260
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-169 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll169 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-168 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll168 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1259
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-167 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll167 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1251
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-166 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll166 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 96
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-165 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll165 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1346
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-164 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll164 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-163 | May 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll163 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-162 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll162 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1274
Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-161 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll161 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-160 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll160 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1275
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-159 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll159 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-158 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll158 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 2853
Combating Organized Retail Crime 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 2026-157 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll157 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2071
Save Our Shrimpers Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-156 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll156 US-GOV-PD |
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S 4465
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Not voting | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-155 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll155 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7567
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-154 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll154 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-153 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll153 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-152 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll152 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-151 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll151 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-150 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll150 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-149 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll149 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-148 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll148 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2024–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,505,190 | $1,313,625 | $191,565 | $120,100 | $6,100 | $6,600 | $1,499,090 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Feb 26, 2024–Dec 31, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 8:33 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $1,769,543 | $0 | $1,769,543 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,000 | BAUMGARTNER, MICHAEL JAMES | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Jul 17, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $50,000 | BAUMGARTNER, MICHAEL JAMES | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Jul 15, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $50,000 | BAUMGARTNER, MICHAEL JAMES | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Jul 10, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $13,200 | JHASHI, VAJA | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Jul 22, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | BENNETT, GREGG | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Mar 10, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 17, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | CONNORS, JOHN | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Mar 28, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Jul 24, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 31, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 10, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Jul 21, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 31, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 31, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Mar 10, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | CONNORS, KATHY | VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Mar 28, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
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 | $165,544 (4 records) | Jul 29, 2024–Aug 1, 2024 · as of Aug 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Social media
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