U.S. Representative for New York’s 25th District
Joseph D. Morelle
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.33
- In office
- House 2018–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 57% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 21%
- Immigration 20%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- House Administration
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Bills on
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 69
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DRobin Wilt$45K
- RVirginia McIntyre$32K
- DSherita Traywick$14K
- IKloud Walton$2K
Bottom line
Where Morelle has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · House Administration
- Appropriations · 22nd in seniority on the minority side
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Printing · 4th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8738 FEC Administrative Improvements Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2148 Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 397 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Morelle’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Morelle breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Morelle voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 21% · 5 of 24 party 4%
- Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
- Education 17% · 2 of 12 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 8 issues where Morelle has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Morelle 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.
What Morelle is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS TRUMP STOP USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING
Demanded Trump administration stop using taxpayer dollars for political advertising.
“At a time when families are struggling with the cost of groceries, housing, healthcare, and other everyday necessities, taxpayer dollars should be used to make their lives easier—not to bankroll political advertising.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES
Introduced bill to establish emergency grants for students facing financial hardship.
“Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their goals.”
EducationAI-read
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CONGRESSMAN MORELLE LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO BLOCK TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL IN VOTING
Led bipartisan effort filing amicus brief challenging executive order on mail-in voting.
“Presidents do not control our elections; the American people do. Today, in a bipartisan agreement, Members defended the constitutional authority of Congress and deliberately chose to protect our elections from executive overreach. Our elections are safe and secure, and we intend to keep them that way. We will not allow…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE LEADS LEGISLATION TO STOP TRUMP FROM RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO
Introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to block Trump's Lake Ontario renaming order.
“Lake Ontario is Lake Ontario. No executive order, proclamation, or presidential temper tantrum is going to change that.”
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Introduced bill to integrate food and nutrition services into federally qualified health centers.
“Access to healthy food and access to quality healthcare are deeply connected, and families should not have to navigate one system after another just to get the basic support they need.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE UNVEILS CHILDCARE AFFORDABILITY AGENDA TO LOWER COSTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Unveiled comprehensive childcare affordability agenda to lower costs and expand access for working families.
“We owe working parents more than empty promises. We owe them concrete, common-sense solutions, and that's exactly what my Child Care Affordability Agenda delivers.”
Social WelfareAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Morelle voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 237 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Morelle’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 29
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
29 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 27 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 37 sponsored billsSponsored 37 (House median 25) · cosponsored 332 (median 289), 127 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10451 Emergency Grant Aid for College Students ActEducation · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10032 No Payoffs for Pardons ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10171 Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers ActHealth · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10058 Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9922 AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6694 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9440 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9290 Supreme Court Justice Circuit Riding ActLaw · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 36% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 58% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 47% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 61% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Morelle 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
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DJames R. WalkinshawVA-1198%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Morelle most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Morelle’s campaign raised $1.8M: $735K (41%) from individuals and $853K (48%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $408K.
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 Morelle
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 238.
- American Hospital Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Morelle this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Morelle’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NY-25Democrat2018–present
Seat
- State
- New York
- District
- 25
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3615
570 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Rochester
- Website
- morelle.house.gov
- RepJoeMorelle
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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