Robert Menendez

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

1. Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
2. International Affairs 14% · 2 of 14 party 0%
3. Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 0%

Where Menendez 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 · Oct 2, 2026

  Menendez, Shreve Introduce Legislation to Ban Scam Call Machines

  Introduced bipartisan bill to ban hardware that enables scammers to disguise robocalls as local numbers.

  “Scammers shouldn’t be able to use our area codes to rip off our communities.”

  Stop SIM Box Scams ActCrime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Menendez Introduces Legislation to Establish Permitting Process for Undersea Cables and Protect National Security Interests

  Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline undersea cable permitting while protecting national security interests.

  “Submarine cables are critical to our economy and national security, carrying the internet and communications traffic that Americans rely on every day.”

  Submarine Cable Security Policy ActArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

  Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee

  Announced two bipartisan bills on AI cybersecurity passed House Energy and Commerce Committee.

  “As our communications networks face growing threats, we must advance forward thinking solutions to protect the communications, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and financial systems Americans depend on.”

  CybersecurityAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 5967Mentions H.R. 7294

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Menendez Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Planning Amid Rapidly Growing Energy Demand Passes the House

  Announced House passage of bipartisan bill strengthening electric grid planning for data centers.

  “Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, including increased demand from AI data centers.”

  Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ

  Applauded $125 million EPA-DOJ settlement agreement for Passaic River cleanup in New Jersey.

  “The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for families in Newark and our neighboring communities who have borne the brunt of toxic pollution for far too long.”

  Passaic River CleanupAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 9, 2026

  Menendez, Espaillat, and Mejia Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions

  Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08), CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and U.S. Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group,…

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

Sponsored 21 (House median 25) · cosponsored 321 (median 289), 94 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Science, Technology, Communications, Environmental Protection.

• H.R. 9614 NRC Staff Pay Alignment ActAdjusts compensation and pay structure for Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2511 Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety ActHealth · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6984 Data Center Transparency ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6983 PRICE ActEnergy · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8620 CARES Hotline ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7294 AI for Secure Networks ActAuthorizes artificial intelligence use for federal cybersecurity and network protection. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 7943 Communications Equity and Diversity Council ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7797 Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026Establishes requirements to prevent toll evasion and improve license plate visibility. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 In committee

How often Menendez voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Menendez’s campaign raised $2.0M: $1.1M (58%) from individuals and $734K (37%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $680K.

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.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Menendez

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 231.

1. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Labor union PAC
2. CHC Bold PAC Independent PAC
3. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC

Menendez’s own leadership PAC: Resilient Majority PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.