U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd District
Gabe Vasquez
Position · −0.32
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 50% · Crime and Law Enforcement 33%
- Committees
- Agriculture · Armed Services
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food · Armed Forces and National Security · Immigration
- Age
- 42
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RGreg Cunningham$1.5M
- RJose Orozco$219K
- REddy Aragon$5K
Bottom line
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 19% of contested votes, more than 94% of House members.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Education: voted against them on 50% of party-line votes (6 of 12), against 0% for most Democrats.
- Sponsored 35 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Vasquez has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 13th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4290 Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Vasquez’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Vasquez breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Vasquez voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 33% · 8 of 24 party 4%
- Government Operations and Politics 33% · 6 of 18 party 6%
See all 14 issues where Vasquez has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Vasquez broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 09/01/26 | Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution states that the House of RepresentativesBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/23/26 | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn Passage · This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027On Passage · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/11/26 | Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/10/26 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Vasquez is saying
All 29 statements and posts-
Vasquez, NM Delegation Secure Key Funding to Rebuild Roads Outside of WIPP in Carlsbad
Secured $10 million in federal funding to repair US 285 Relief Route near WIPP facility.
“WIPP serves a critical role for nuclear waste storage in our state and for our nation.”
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Reps. Vasquez, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan BEEF Act to Protect American Ranchers and Lower Beef Prices
Introduced bipartisan bill to stop foreign beef imports and strengthen domestic cattle production.
“If we want more affordable beef, the answer is to grow American production, strengthen competition, and make it easier for the next generation of ranchers to stay in business – not make our country more dependent on un-vetted foreign imports.”
BEEF Act Foreign Beef Import RestrictionsAgriculture and FoodAI-read
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Secured up to $50 million for New Mexico water infrastructure, drought recovery and Rio Grande protection.
“I fought to put New Mexico front and center in this bill, and I’m proud to have delivered.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Answers Over Reported Delays to Critical New World Screwworm Facility
Demanded answers on reported delays to New World Screwworm facility construction.
“NWS is not an abstract threat. Every day lost preparing our defenses puts American cattle producers, rural communities, and our food supply at greater risk.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined a bipartisan letter with 110 of his congressional colleagues to tech industry leaders demanding data center construction follow strict guardrails to protect consumers from electricity and…
“Should you fall short of these standards and fail to provide anything other than a safe and direct benefit for the communities that house these data centers, we will reject their construction.”
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House Passes Five of Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Critical, Bipartisan Public Safety Bills
In the final week of session before the midterm elections, Vasquez pushes five more bills through the House WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the House’s final week of session until November, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), voted to pass…
“Throughout this Congress, I have worked with Democrats and Republicans to introduce legislation to keep our communities safe and support public safety officers. It is great to get these five critical bills through the House to boost public safety.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Vasquez voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 197 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Vasquez’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 35
- Action in committee 15
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
35 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 34 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 353 (median 289), 18 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Armed Forces and National Security, Immigration.
- H.R. 10509 BEEF ActIntroduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9884 CHILE Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9377 Protecting America’s Herds ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9234 Careworker Visa Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9167 Public Lands Integrity ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3473 Humane Accountability ActImmigration · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7383 Feed Our Veterans ActProvides food assistance to veterans through federal nutrition programs. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8533 Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 31% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 41% | Pro |
| Energy | 37 | 46% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 67% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 52% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 72% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 64% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 62% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL97%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL97%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL95%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Vasquez most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Vasquez’s campaign raised $3.8M: $2.4M (65%) from individuals and $986K (26%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Vasquez
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 307.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- American Association for Justice (Aaj) Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Vasquez this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inVasquez’s own leadership PAC: PAC a Punch. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Vasquez’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NM-2Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- New Mexico
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 42
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2365
322 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Albuquerque, Las Cruces
- Website
- vasquez.house.gov
- 100089328694464
- RepGabeVasquez
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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