U.S. Representative for Texas’s 28th District
Henry Cuellar
Position · −0.23
- In office
- House 2005–now
21 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 83%
- Education 75%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Immigration
- Energy
- Age
- 71
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RTano Tijerina$1.4M
- DRicardo Villarreal$68K
- RJuan Esparza$32K
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats more often than any other of the 214 House Democrats: sided with them on 65% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 41% of contested votes, more than 99% of House members.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Crime and Law Enforcement: voted against them on 83% of party-line votes (20 of 24), against 4% for most Democrats.
- Ranking member of the Homeland Security subcommittee (Appropriations).
Where Cuellar has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Homeland Security (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Cuellar’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Cuellar breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Cuellar voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 83% · 20 of 24 party 4%
- Education 75% · 9 of 12 party 0%
- Commerce 75% · 6 of 8 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 19 issues where Cuellar has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Cuellar broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for federal agencies to expedite the environmental review of certain mining infrastructure projects.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026On Passage · This bill extends the deadline from 2028 to 2035 for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue new regulations that protect the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cuellar is saying
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Rep. Cuellar Introduces the Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) introduced the Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026 earlier this week.
“If a family in Laredo sees a higher utility bill because a billion-dollar project needs a new substation, or a farmer in South Texas loses dependable water without notice and protection, that’s not right.”
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Rep. Cuellar Highlights Historic Decline in Prescription Drug Prices
Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect WASHINGTON – Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect U.S.…
“Lower prescription drug prices are good news for South Texas seniors and families.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cuellar voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 419 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Cuellar’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 3
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
3 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 3 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 4 (House median 25) · cosponsored 192 (median 289), 72 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Immigration, Energy.
- H.R. 10139 Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1413 Recognizing the 271st anniversary of Laredo, Texas.Congress · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7865 American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1297 LPOE Modernization Trust Fund ActEstablishes a trust fund to modernize land ports of entry. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 18% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 39% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 74% |
| Energy | 38 | 97% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 97% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 88% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 96% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 70% |
| Commerce | 26 | 100% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 81% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 84% |
| Immigration | 17 | 94% |
| Education | 16 | 81% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 88% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Cuellar voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DDonald G. DavisNC-192%agreement
- DVicente GonzalezTX-3490%agreement
- DAdam GrayCA-1387%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Cuellar most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cuellar’s campaign raised $2.2M: $1.1M (50%) from individuals and $671K (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
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 Cuellar
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 219.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Membership group PAC
- Border Health Federal PAC Independent PAC
- Associated General Contractors of America Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Cuellar 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 inCuellar’s own leadership PAC: Texas First PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Cuellar’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-28Democrat2005–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 28
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-1640
2308 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Laredo, San Antonio, Rio Grande City
- Website
- cuellar.house.gov
- 152569121550
- RepCuellar
- YouTube
- henrycuellar
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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