U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th District

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democrat 6th term Not filed for 2026

100LoyaltyMed 98

99AttendMed 98

8BipartMed 12

0BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.59

In office: House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House
Committees: Appropriations
Budget
Bills on: Health
Crime and Law Enforcement
Taxation
Age: 81

2026 election

Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Running for this seat

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Bottom line

Where Watson Coleman has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Appropriations · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Budget · 6th in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

H.R. 3087 Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act · Out of committee
H.R. 469 Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act · Passed a chamber

Talks most about

Immigration Enforcement 2 statementsDemanded investigation into ICE detainee death and humanitarian release
Environmental Protection 1 statementRequested GAO review of EPA microplastics monitoring and health risk assessment work
Government Spending 1 statementOpposes politicized cuts to NIH research funding

Stories in Watson Coleman’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Watson Coleman breaks with Democrats

Method

Watson Coleman has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Watson Coleman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 16, 2026	H.R. 9576	National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 352–72
Jul 14, 2026	H.R. 139	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 308–117
Jun 29, 2026	H.R. 7757	KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party	Nay	Passed 267–117
Jun 4, 2026	H.Con.Res. 84	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 92–324
May 12, 2026	H.R. 2853	Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 348–60
Apr 30, 2026	S. 4465	A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 261–111
Mar 5, 2026	H.Res. 1099	Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 372–53
Jan 14, 2026	H.R. 7006	Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 341–79

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Watson Coleman is saying

All 14 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

Reps. Watson Coleman, Bynum, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Review of EPA’s Microplastics Monitoring and Research

Led letter requesting GAO review of EPA's microplastics monitoring and research efforts.
“Even as the EPA's FY2023-FY2026 research plan approaches its conclusion, Congress lacks a clear assessment of what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what work remains necessary to support reliable monitoring, risk assessment and potential regulatory action.”

Environmental ProtectionAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

Rep. Watson Coleman Condemns Trump Administration Attempts to Hijack N.I.H. Research Grants

Condemned Trump administration attempts to cut NIH research grants based on political agenda.

Government SpendingAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

Rep. Watson Coleman Sends Follow-up Letter to DHS Secretary Demanding Information on the Status of Sick Constituent at Delaney Hall

Sent follow-up letter to DHS demanding answers on ICE detainee death and sick constituent.

Immigration EnforcementAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards

Introduced legislation requiring ICE to report deaths in custody.
“ICE has had free reign to attack people in front of cameras, so it’s imperative we demand to see what is going on behind closed doors.”

Immigration EnforcementAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Lt. Gov. Investigation

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) made the following statement regarding the reported investigation into Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell: For more than three decades, I have known Lt. Gov. Caldwell to be a good and decent man.
Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

Rep. Watson Coleman Celebrates Grand Opening of Revitalized Reading Center for Trenton Community

Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) attended a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reopening of the renovated Reading Senior Center in Trenton, New Jersey and gave the following remarks: When the senior center closed years…
“What has been the most rewarding part of your time in Congress?”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Watson Coleman voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.73· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 192 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Watson Coleman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

46 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 46 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Watson Coleman’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Watson Coleman.

Attendance

How it’s measured

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 7 missed of 674

Voted on 667 of 674 roll calls; missed 7. Higher than 73% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

100/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 1 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 467 votes that split the parties. Higher than 98% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

8/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −4

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 89% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.59

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 53 sponsored bills

Sponsored 53 (House median 25) · cosponsored 665 (median 289), 333 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Crime and Law Enforcement, Taxation.

H.Res. 1450 Condemning all forms of hate.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
H.R. 2904 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health ActHealth · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8360 Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026Education · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7385 PrEP Assistance Program ActHealth · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9008 Worker Rights and Support ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9208 HEAR Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9021 Stay Cool ActEmergency Management · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9114 Gig Is Up ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	154	16%
Economics and Public Finance	69	29%
Armed Forces & National Security	61	33%
Energy	38	32%
Environmental Protection	33	39%
Crime and Law Enforcement	32	31%
Government Operations and Politics	30	47%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%
Commerce	27	74%
International Affairs	26	88%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Finance and Financial Sector	25	60%
Immigration	17	35%
Education	16	25%
Agriculture and Food	14	57%
Science, Technology, Communications	12	92%
Labor and Employment	11	73%
Health	8	63%
Taxation	8	75%
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%
Emergency Management	7	86%
Law	6	33%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%
Native Americans	5	100%
Animals	4	50%
Families	4	50%
Housing and Community Development	4	100%
Procedural	4	75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%
Social Welfare	3	67%
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%
Water Resources Development	2	100%
Government operations & elections	1	0%

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Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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