John Garamendi

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Garamendi voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Agriculture and Food 38% · 3 of 8 party 0%
2. Immigration 8% · 1 of 12 party 0%
3. Energy 3% · 1 of 30 party 0%

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

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

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  GARAMENDI, RADEWAGEN INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. PEACE CORPS

  Introduced bipartisan concurrent resolution commemorating 65th anniversary of U.S. Peace Corps.

  “Patti and I answered President John F. Kennedy’s call to service fresh out of college, serving together in a small village in western Ethiopia. That experience changed our lives and inspired a lifetime of public service for us for several of our children who also answered the call.”

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• Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

  GARAMENDI AND BLUMENTHAL REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND CREW FROM TOXIC CABIN AIR

  Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced the reintroduction of the Cabin Air Safety Act, bipartisan bicameral…

  “Every American deserves safe, clean air when they fly. I’m deeply troubled by the reports of pilots, flight attendants, and passengers falling ill, and in some cases even hospitalized, due to toxic cabin air. This legislation will hold aircraft manufacturers to a basic safety standard: protecting passengers and crew…”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 28, 2026

  Rep. Garamendi Secures $500,000 for El Cerrito BART Station

  Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, presented a $500,000 check for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station that will improve public safety, reduce costs, and increase…

  “For every nickel BART saves on energy, there’s a faster commute, more trains, a safer community, and a cleaner environment.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 25, 2026

  Reps. Garamendi, Crow and House Democrats, Demand Trump Administration Reveal True Cost of War with Iran

  Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee joined Congressman Jason Crow (CO)-06, a combat veteran and Co-Chair of House Democrats’ National Security Task Force, in demanding the Trump…

• Statement · Press release · Aug 24, 2026

  Garamendi Touts His Recently Passed Housing Affordability Legislation at Solano Church Community Forum

  Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Solano Supervisor Wanda Williams and Senior Pastor Dr. Sam Morris at a community forum held at the BayNorth Church of Christ in Fairfield, where he explained how his recently passed HOME Act, a key…

  “California has faced a severe affordable housing shortage for far too long. Today, a minimum-wage worker in California must work nearly 90 hours a week just to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment at fair market rent. That is unacceptable.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 18, 2026

  Reps. Garamendi, Courtney Demand Navy Address Dangerous Conditions, Readiness Concerns Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

  Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Military Readiness Subcommittee, and Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee,…

  “The Lincoln and her crew have been deployed for more than 8 months, twice extended and still performing at a high level under constant combat conditions.”

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

Sponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 437 (median 289), 198 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Social Welfare, Public Lands and Natural Resources.

• H.R. 2629 Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership ActEducation · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.Con.Res. 119 Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4170 Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025Establishes federal programs to prevent corrosion and repair bridges nationwide. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 17, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9980 American Food for American Schools Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8653 ADAPT Assets ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 4, 2026 In committee
• H.Con.Res. 92 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2256 National Rosie the Riveter Day ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 In committee

How often Garamendi voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Garamendi’s campaign raised $489K: $155K (32%) from individuals and $335K (68%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.

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 Garamendi

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 102.

1. Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
2. Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
3. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC

Garamendi’s own leadership PAC: Make It in America PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.