Paul Tonko

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

1. International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
2. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%

Where Tonko 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 25, 2026

  Tonko, Cammack Introduce Bipartisan TIME Act

  Introduced bipartisan bill modernizing federal requirements for temporary international movement of elite horses.

  “Aligning with international safety standards benefits fans, athletes, economies, and the sport as a whole, which is what drove me to introduce the TIME Act.”

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  Mentions H.R. 10611

• Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

  Tonko Demands Answers on Buffalo Detention Center Expansion

  In a follow-up to his August visit to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko today is demanding answers and transparency on facility operations, namely on the facility expansion announced earlier…

  “In July 2026, ICE announced that it would be constructing a 100-bed facility to expand the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

  Tonko, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

  Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September 20th as “Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day” and recognizing the need to reduce mental health…

  “Our pharmacists work hard each day to ensure we are delivered the treatment and care we need.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs

  U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, introduced several new bills that would help address the cost-of-living crisis for American households by delivering…

  “There’s a lot of talk in Washington about skyrocketing energy costs; but the American people don’t want more discussion about rising utility bills — they need action.”

  Mentions H.R. 10466Mentions H.R. 10467Mentions H.R. 10468Mentions H.R. 10469

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act

  U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that would codify labor and community benefit requirements, mandating that…

  “I’ve always believed that investing in people and communities is the surest way to strengthen our economy.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

  Tonko Demands NSF Withdraw Proposal Politicizing Science

  Today, U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) led 35 House colleagues in a letter to the National Science Foundation (NSF) calling for the agency to rescind its planned revisions for the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide,…

  “Genuine scientific progress demands sustained investment in people, infrastructure, and the freedom to follow the evidence wherever it leads, without censorship, coercion, or fear. America became a scientific powerhouse by trusting and funding our scientists. We will only remain a global leader if we continue to do so.…”

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

Sponsored 29 (House median 25) · cosponsored 642 (median 289), 68 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Energy, Environmental Protection.

• H.R. 10611 TIME Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1555 Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.Health · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10469 Regional Energy Hubs Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10468 State Energy Oversight Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10467 Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10466 End Energy Hardship ActIntroduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10402 Good Energy Jobs Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9975 Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Tonko’s campaign raised $958K: $338K (35%) from individuals and $617K (64%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $404K.

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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Who funds Tonko

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 204.

1. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
2. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
3. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC

Tonko’s own leadership PAC: Progressives Advancing United Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.