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U.S. Representative for Rhode Island’s 2nd District

Seth Magaziner

Democrat 2nd term Up 2026
95LoyaltyMed 98
97AttendMed 98
13BipartMed 12
21BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.30

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House
Breaks on
Education 33% · Crime and Law Enforcement 17%
Committees
Homeland Security · Natural Resources
Bills on
Government Operations and Politics · Labor and Employment · Congress
Age
43

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Where Magaziner has influence

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Where Magaziner breaks with Democrats

Method

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

  1. Education 33% · 4 of 12 party 0%
  2. Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · 4 of 23 party 4%
  3. Immigration 13% · 2 of 15 party 0%
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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
09/16/26 H.R. 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
262–159
09/01/26 H.R. 6500 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 Passed
370–48
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 Nay Passed
265–161
06/10/26 H.R. 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026On Passage · This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
249–172
06/04/26 H.Con.Res. 84 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 Failed
92–324
05/21/26 H.R. 6047 Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026On Passage · This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
235–179
05/14/26 H.R. 5625 Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
308–116
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

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

What Magaziner is saying

All 13 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

    Magaziner Bill to Require Civil Liberties Training for DHS Intelligence Employees Passes U.S. House of Representatives

    The U.S. House of Representatives today passed U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner's Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, legislation that will require training for intelligence employees at the Department…

    “Under the Trump Administration, the Department of Homeland Security has shown a willful disregard for the privacy and civil liberties of the American people.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

    Magaziner Attends Ceremony Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks in New York City

    Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, Ranking Member of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, joined elected officials, dignitaries, and family members of victims at the…

    “Twenty-five years later, we owe it to the victims, survivors and first responders who ran toward danger to make sure that our nation never forgets.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 7, 2026

    Magaziner Statement on Labor Day

    “Labor Day is a reminder that working people built this country and that workers standing together and bargaining collectively built a strong middle class. Today, I recommit to fighting for the middle class and everyone working hard to join it, and to building a fair economy that rewards hard work with good wages,…”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

    Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Senate Companion to Magaziner's Don't STEAL Act

    U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate to Magaziner's Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans’ Livings (Don't STEAL) Act,…

    “It is outrageous that in the United States of America, someone can face jail time for stealing a television but get only a slap on the wrist for stealing wages from a worker’s paycheck.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

    Magaziner Welcomes Rhode Island Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) welcomed Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck of Warwick to the U.S. Capitol to serve as Guest Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives ahead of the September Jewish High Holidays.

  • Statement · Press release · Aug 27, 2026

    Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program

    As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island's advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo…

    “Rhode Island needs more engineers, and this funding will help make sure that talented students across our state have a real shot at that career, no matter their financial background.”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.62· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 220 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

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

  1. Introduced 26
  2. Action in committee 7
  3. Action beyond committee 2
  4. Passed chamber 1
  5. Became law 0

26 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 26 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Magaziner’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 Magaziner.

97/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 19 missed of 674

Voted on 655 of 674 roll calls; missed 19. Lower than 66% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
95/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 166 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 464 votes that split the parties. Lower than 84% of House members.

45% 100%
13/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 65% of House members.

0% 70%
−0.30

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.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 27 sponsored bills

Sponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 558 (median 289), 38 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Labor and Employment, Congress.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Congress156 16% Pro
Economics and Public Finance69 26% Pro
Armed Forces and National Security59 34% Pro
Energy36 36% Pro
Environmental Protection33 42% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement32 56% Pro
Government Operations and Politics29 55% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources28 61% Pro
Commerce26 81% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector25 64% Pro
International Affairs25 96% Pro
Education16 50% Pro
Immigration15 40% Pro
Agriculture and Food14 57% Pro
Labor and Employment11 82% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications10 100% Pro
Health8 75% Pro
Taxation8 75% Pro
Law7 43% Pro
Transportation and Public Works7 86% Pro
Emergency Management6 100% Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80% Pro
Native Americans5 100% Pro
Animals4 50% Pro
Families4 50% Pro
Housing and Community Development4 100% Pro
Procedural4 75% Pro
Social Welfare3 67% Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50% Pro
Water Resources Development2 100% Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance1 100% Pro
Government operations & elections1 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 Magaziner’s campaign raised $1.4M: $777K (56%) from individuals and $520K (38%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.5M.

Through Aug 20, 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 Magaziner

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 159.

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Magaziner’s own leadership PAC: Supporting Effective Thoughtful Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

Historical recordPro

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, RI-2Democrat2023–present

Seat

District
2
Current term
2025–2027
Age
43

Committees and roles

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Contact

DC office
202-225-2735
252 Cannon House Office Building
District offices
Warwick

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