U.S. Representative for California’s 35th District

Norma J. Torres

Democrat 6th term Up 2026

97LoyaltyMed 98

99AttendMed 98

12BipartMed 12

13BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.37

In office: House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House
Breaks on: Crime and Law Enforcement 13% · Agriculture and Food 13%
Committees: Appropriations · House Administration
Bills on: Crime and Law Enforcement · Emergency Management · Science, Technology, Communications
Age: 61

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Breaks with Democrats most on Crime and Law Enforcement: voted against them on 13% of party-line votes (3 of 24), against 4% for most Democrats.
Ranking member of the Modernization and Innovation subcommittee (House Administration).
Sponsored 29 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.

Where Torres has influence

Roles

Ranking Member · Modernization and Innovation (House Administration)

Appropriations · 16th in seniority on the minority side
House Administration · 3rd in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

None of Torres’s bills has left committee this Congress.

Talks most about

Labor and Employment 1 statementIntroduced resolution celebrating National Manufacturing Day
Commerce 1 statementDemanded restoration of MEP Center federal funding for California
Education 1 statementReintroduced Basic Assistance for Students In College Act

Stories in Torres’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Torres breaks with Democrats

Method

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

Crime and Law Enforcement 13% · 3 of 24 party 4%
Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%

Every issuePro

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
09/16/26	H.J.Res. 213	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…	Nay	Passed 214–208
07/15/26	H.R. 8595	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 104–314
06/30/26	H.Con.Res. 108	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 189–235
05/13/26	H.R. 1346	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	Passed 218–203
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
04/30/26	H.R. 7567	Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party	Yea	Failed 210–216
04/22/26	H.Res. 1189	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal…	Not voting	Passed 180–179
01/13/26	H.R. 4593	SHOWER ActOn Passage · Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act or the SHOWER ActBroke w/ party	Yea	Passed 226–197

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

What Torres is saying

All 12 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Representatives Torres and Fleischmann Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day and Honor America’s Manufacturers and Workers

Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day.
“Supporting the Manufacturing industry is key to growing the Inland Empire’s economy and creating pathways to good-paying careers in our region.”

Labor and EmploymentAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

Congresswoman Torres Calls for Immediate Action After California is Left Out of Federal Manufacturing Funding for Second Year in a Row

Called on NIST to restore California's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center funding.
“California manufacturers should not have to wait another year for resources that businesses across the country are already receiving.”

CommerceAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs

Reintroduced bill establishing $1 billion grant program for college students' basic needs.
“No student working toward a college degree should have to wonder where their next meal will come from or whether they can keep a roof over their head.”

EducationAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

Congresswoman Torres Joins Democratic Women’s Caucus Members in Calling Out HHS Secretary For Proposed Plan to Gut Head Start

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) joined Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Whip Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), DWC Senate Liaison and Caregiving Task Force Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Caregiving…
“The administration claims to be removing red tape and saving money. In reality, this proposed rule would override Congressional intent by removing standards that make Head Start the program that it is today and that Congress explicitly directed HHS to create based on research and consultation with experts.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

Torres Encourages FAA for More Federal Investment at Ontario International Airport, Support for Aviation Workers.

Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), encouraged Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan…
“Ontario International Airport is an economic engine for the Inland Empire, and its continued growth is something we should be proud of.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

Representatives Torres and Rutherford Secure First Federal Recognition of Blue Envelope Programs in House Appropriations Report

Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35) and John Rutherford (FL-05), both members of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees government spending, celebrated the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice,…
“This is an important step toward expanding Blue Envelope Programs across the country and ensuring that individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication challenges can have safer and more positive interactions with law enforcement.”

Mentions H.R. 6602Mentions S. 4089

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.47· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 269 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

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

Introduced 29
Action in committee 8
Action beyond committee 0
Passed chamber 0
Became law 0

29 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 29 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Torres’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 Torres.

Attendance

How it’s measured

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 9 missed of 674

Voted on 665 of 674 roll calls; missed 9. Higher than 64% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

97/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 139 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 466 votes that split the parties. Lower than 66% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

12/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +0

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 55% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.37

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.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 42 sponsored bills

Sponsored 42 (House median 25) · cosponsored 249 (median 289), 24 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Science, Technology, Communications.

H.R. 10612 To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9375 Honor Their Service ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10294 Better Pay for American Workers ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1489 Honoring the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1483 Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.Labor and Employment · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10009 BAD ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1457 Recognizing August 4, 2026, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1308 Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".Emergency Management · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Congress	156	16%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	70	29%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	58	34%	Pro
Energy	38	37%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	52%	Pro
Environmental Protection	33	42%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	28	50%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	61%	Pro
Commerce	27	81%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	25	60%	Pro
International Affairs	25	88%	Pro
Education	16	31%	Pro
Immigration	16	38%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	64%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	12	100%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	82%	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

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Torres’s campaign raised $769K: $268K (35%) from individuals and $499K (65%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $339K.

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.

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