U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 3rd District
Morgan McGarvey
Position · −0.49
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · Government Operations and Politics 6%
- Committees
- Small Business · Veterans' Affairs · Budget
- Bills on
- Health · Commerce · Labor and Employment
- Age
- 46
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where McGarvey has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Veterans' Affairs)
- Small Business · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1621 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where McGarvey breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McGarvey voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 18 party 6%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where McGarvey broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | 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 |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | 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 |
| 03/05/26 | 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McGarvey is saying
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Congressional Democrats say new DHS rule will push more asylum seekers into ICE detention and deportation as arrests at airports surge nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2026) – Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and…
“USCIS’s failure to adjudicate such applications in a timely manner is now being weaponized by ICE, which, in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is arresting individuals as they attempt to fly domestically.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 10, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to oppose the Trump administration’s recent exemptions for chemical plants to comply…
“Removing these limits on chemical emissions will directly harm my constituents, including in Louisville neighborhoods that have already for decades lived with the impacts of industrial pollution and contamination.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McGarvey voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 278 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far McGarvey’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 18
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
18 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 344 (median 289), 23 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Labor and Employment.
- H.R. 2303 Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction ActImproves attorney retention and reduces case backlog at Board of Veterans' Appeals. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9475 National Task Force on Caregiving Youth of Veterans Act.Establishes a national task force to address issues affecting children of military veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9287 Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026Families · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9196 Helen Keller Education ActEducation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9195 Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy ActEducation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9031 Young Adult Tax Credit ActTaxation · Introduced May 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8520 HELP Act of 2026Health · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8416 Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated ActCommerce · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 26% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 57% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 68% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | 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 | 67% | 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
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DRobert GarciaCA-4299%agreement
- DMark PocanWI-298%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members McGarvey most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle McGarvey’s campaign raised $1.6M: $932K (57%) from individuals and $538K (33%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.
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 McGarvey
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 187.
- Ubs Americas Inc. Corporate PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave McGarvey 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 inMcGarvey’s own leadership PAC: Not So Old Fashioned PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare McGarvey’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, KY-3Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Kentucky
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 46
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5401
1527 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Louisville
- Website
- mcgarvey.house.gov
- RepMcGarvey
- repmcgarvey
Elsewhere
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