U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 8th District

Pete Stauber

Republican 4th term Up 2026

97LoyaltyMed 98

98AttendMed 98

14BipartMed 12

13BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.39

In office: House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House
Breaks on: Labor and Employment 22% · Economics and Public Finance 14%
Committees: Natural Resources · Small Business · Transportation and Infrastructure
Bills on: Transportation and Public Works · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Commerce
Age: 60

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 3.83 against 1.41 expected; 2 of their bills became law (1 overturned federal rules · 1 commemorative).
Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 14% of party-line votes (7 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
Chair of the Energy and Mineral Resources subcommittee (Natural Resources).

Where Stauber has influence

Roles

Chair · Energy and Mineral Resources (Natural Resources)

Natural Resources · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Small Business · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Transportation and Infrastructure · 11th in seniority on the majority side

Bills on the move

Talks most about

Economics and Public Finance 1 statementCriticized decision to build steel mill outside Minnesota
Election Security 1 statementIntroduced bill to create federal reporting requirements on voter vouching

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

Where Stauber breaks with Republicans

Method

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

Labor and Employment 22% · 2 of 9 party 0%
Economics and Public Finance 14% · 7 of 50 party 7%
Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%

Every issuePro

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Stauber 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…	Yea	Passed 214–208
07/22/26	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 175–254
07/21/26	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 76–350
06/09/26	H.R. 5408	Faster Labor Contracts ActOn Passage · This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for…Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 230–193
03/25/26	H.Res. 1131	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for…	Not voting	Passed 214–210
03/25/26	H.Res. 1131	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for…	Not voting	Passed 212–210
02/24/26	S. 2503	ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party	Yea	Failed 264–133
01/22/26	H.R. 7148	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 136–291

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

What Stauber is saying

Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

Stauber Statement on Mesabi Metallics’ Plan to Build a $15 Billion Steel Mill in Iowa

Criticized Mesabi Metallics' decision to build $15 billion steel mill in Iowa instead of Minnesota.
“Minnesota cannot afford more of the same. We need state leaders who make Minnesota a place that welcomes investment and the jobs that come with it, not a place that is repeatedly overlooked because it continues to chase investment away.”

Mesabi Metallics Steel Mill Location Decision Economics and Public FinanceAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

Stauber Introduces Legislation to Create Transparency on Voter Vouching

Introduced legislation requiring states to report standardized data on voter vouching in federal elections.

Voter Voucher Transparency Act Election SecurityAI-read
Statement · Press release · Aug 18, 2026

Stauber Statement on Walz Executive Order to Block Mining in Northeast Minnesota

Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after Governor Tim Walz issued a harmful blow to critical mineral mining in Northeast Minnesota.

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

3.83· expected 1.41

Above expectations

Rank 7 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

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

24 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 4 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

Became law (2)

1 overturned federal rules · 1 commemorative

H.J.Res. 140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Nullifies a federal land withdrawal order, opening Minnesota forest lands to mineral leasing. AI-readBecame law Apr 27, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesOverturns a federal rule
H.R. 452 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActBecame law Dec 12, 2025 · Sports and RecreationCommemorative

Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged

How Stauber’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 Stauber.

Attendance

How it’s measured

98/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 11 missed of 674

Voted on 663 of 674 roll calls; missed 11. Higher than 57% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

97/ 100

House R median 98 ┃ Rank 148 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 468 votes that split the parties. Lower than 66% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

14/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 72% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

+0.39

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

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 25 sponsored bills

Sponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 336 (median 289), 40 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Commerce.

H.R. 10637 Voter Vouching Transparency ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
H.R. 5337 Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2024Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9588 FRAUD ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8865 Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7923 Stop Fraud by SOMALIA ActFamilies · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7882 To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.Authorizes leasing of mineral deposits within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Out of committee
H.R. 7634 Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026Law · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 In committee
H.R. 7320 Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Congress	154	90%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	70	59%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	60	77%	Pro
Energy	38	76%	Pro
Environmental Protection	33	76%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	32	84%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	29	86%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	27	85%	Pro
Commerce	26	92%	Pro
International Affairs	26	50%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	25	80%	Pro
Immigration	17	76%	Pro
Education	16	69%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	71%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	64%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	11	91%	Pro
Health	8	63%	Pro
Taxation	8	100%	Pro
Transportation and Public Works	8	100%	Pro
Emergency Management	7	100%	Pro
Law	6	67%	Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%	Pro
Native Americans	5	80%	Pro
Animals	4	75%	Pro
Families	4	50%	Pro
Housing and Community Development	4	100%	Pro
Procedural	4	25%	Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%	Pro
Social Welfare	3	100%	Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%	Pro
Water Resources Development	2	50%	Pro
Government operations & elections	1	100%	Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
RMichelle FischbachMN-798%agreement
RBrad FinstadMN-197%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Stauber’s campaign raised $2.0M: $852K (43%) from individuals and $932K (47%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.

Through Jul 22, 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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