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U.S. Representative for California’s 39th District

Mark Takano

100LoyaltyMed 98
99AttendMed 98
9BipartMed 12
0BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.46

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House
Committees
Education and Workforce · Veterans' Affairs
Bills on
Armed Forces and National Security · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Government Operations and Politics
Age
65

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Where Takano has influence

Roles

Talks most about

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Where Takano breaks with Democrats

Method

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

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
09/16/26 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
07/14/26 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
06/29/26 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
06/04/26 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
05/15/26 H.R. 8469 Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party Nay Passed
400–15
05/12/26 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
04/30/26 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
03/05/26 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

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

What Takano is saying

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 8, 2026

    Rep. Takano, Sen. Sanders Reintroduce 32 Hour Workweek Act

    Today, Representative Mark Takano (CA-39), a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act.

    “The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.”
  • Statement · Press release · Aug 28, 2026

    Rep. Takano Addresses 63rd Anniversary of March on Washington Rally: “America is an Idea Worth Fighting For.”

    Today, Representative Mark Takano (CA-39) participated in the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington alongside Minority Leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Representative Yvette Clarke…

    “America belongs to all of us. Let’s Go For Broke. Go all in for democracy. Go all in for equality. Go all in for freedom. We cannot turn back. Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.47· expected 0.64

Meets expectations

Rank 267 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members

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

  1. Introduced 23
  2. Action in committee 8
  3. Action beyond committee 1
  4. Passed chamber 0
  5. Became law 0

23 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 22 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

How Takano’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 Takano.

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 5 missed of 674

Voted on 669 of 674 roll calls; missed 5. Higher than 78% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
100/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 1 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 470 votes that split the parties. Higher than 98% of House members.

45% 100%
9/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ −3

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 84% of House members.

0% 70%
−0.46

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.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 27 sponsored bills

Sponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 370 (median 289), 18 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Government Operations and Politics.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Congress157 15% Pro
Economics and Public Finance70 27% Pro
Armed Forces and National Security61 33% Pro
Energy38 32% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement33 36% Pro
Environmental Protection32 38% Pro
Government Operations and Politics30 50% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources28 57% Pro
Commerce27 74% Pro
International Affairs26 88% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector25 60% Pro
Immigration17 35% Pro
Education16 25% Pro
Agriculture and Food14 57% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications12 92% Pro
Labor and Employment11 73% Pro
Health8 75% Pro
Transportation and Public Works8 88% Pro
Emergency Management7 86% Pro
Law7 43% Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80% Pro
Native Americans5 100% Pro
Taxation5 80% Pro
Animals4 50% Pro
Families4 50% Pro
Housing and Community Development4 100% Pro
Procedural4 75% Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100% Pro
Social Welfare3 67% Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50% Pro
Water Resources Development2 100% Pro
Government operations & elections1 0% Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
  2. DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
  3. DMark PocanWI-299%agreement
Full voting networkPro

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Takano’s campaign raised $894K: $478K (53%) from individuals and $405K (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $186K.

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 Takano

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 103.

Amounts, the top 10 and who else they fundPro

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Takano’s own leadership PAC: Inland Empire Strikes Pac; the. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

Historical recordPro

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, CA-39Democrat2023–present
  • U.S. House, CA-41Democrat2013–2023

Seat

District
39
Current term
2025–2027
Age
65

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-2305
2078 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Riverside
Instagram
repmarktakano

Elsewhere

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