U.S. Representative for Delaware (at large)
Sarah McBride
Position · −0.27
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · Immigration 13%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs · Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Labor and Employment · Science, Technology, Communications · International Affairs
- Age
- 36
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where McBride has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Foreign Affairs · 20th in seniority on the minority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 11th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6461 READ AI Models Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in McBride’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where McBride breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McBride voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 13% · 2 of 15 party 0%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
See all 5 issues where McBride has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where McBride broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 Motion to Recommit · 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 |
| 03/27/26 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 |
| 03/04/26 | Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.On Motion to Refer · This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McBride is saying
All 12 statements and posts-
ICYMI: Rep. McBride Presses State Department Over Delay of Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
Led letter to State Department demanding release of delayed Trafficking in Persons Report.
“We urge the Department of State to immediately release the TIP Report and demonstrate that combating human trafficking remains a serious priority of this Administration. We further urge the Department to promptly appoint permanent leadership to the TIP Office and restore the staffing and institutional capacity…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Rep. McBride Secures Delaware Priorities in Water Resources Development Act
Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes several Delaware priorities she advocated for during the development of the legislation.
“Protecting Delaware from flooding and extreme weather starts with ensuring our water infrastructure is built to withstand the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
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Rep. McBride Calls on Speaker Johnson to Keep House in Session, Address AI Risks
U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) joined her Democratic colleagues in calling on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to keep the House in session until Congress takes immediate and meaningful action to address the risks posed by…
“Whistleblowers are warning us. AI CEOs are requesting it. And the people are demanding it. Congress should not leave until we’ve fulfilled our responsibility to our constituents and to humanity. Future generations expect nothing less.”
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Rep. McBride Warns Federal Research Cuts Could Undermine Disaster Preparedness for Delaware Farmers
Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.), member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, questioned hearing witnesses on how cuts to federal research and disaster preparedness programs could undermine Delaware…
“Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response.”
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Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) traveled across Sussex County to celebrate more than $5 million in federal investments to expand access to affordable healthcare…
“Sussex County is experiencing significant growth, so it’s imperative that our healthcare system keeps pace.”
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Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride and Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay (both D-Del.) brought together advocates, childcare providers, and local leaders for a conversation at Delaware State University on lowering childcare costs, expanding…
“Childcare costs are increasingly unaffordable for working families in Delaware and across the country.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McBride voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 384 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far McBride’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 10 sponsored billsSponsored 10 (House median 25) · cosponsored 674 (median 289), 43 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Labor and Employment, Science, Technology, Communications, International Affairs.
- H.R. 8980 Holiday Pay ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8268 Biotechnology for All High School Students ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9809 Disabled Access Credit Modernization ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9412 Stop Scamming Americans ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6461 READ AI Models ActRequires NIST to develop a template for documenting artificial intelligence models and their training data. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced May 7, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 306 ESCRA ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7505 Flexible Leave ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6151 Global Respect ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Feb 10, 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 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 47% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 55% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 78% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 47% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 86% | 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 |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 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
- DAdelita S. GrijalvaAZ-797%agreement
- DKweisi MfumeMD-797%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members McBride 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 McBride’s campaign raised $5.1M: $4.4M (86%) from individuals and $468K (9%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.
Through Aug 26, 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 McBride
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 158.
- American College of Ob-Gyns PAC (Ob-Gyn PAC) Membership group PAC
- Blue Hen Federal PAC Member’s leadership PAC
- I Got Your Back PAC Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave McBride this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, DE-ALDemocrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Delaware
- District
- At large
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 36
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4165
1306 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Wilmington
- Website
- mcbride.house.gov
- CongresswomanSarahMcBride
- congresswomansarahmcbride
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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