U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 3rd District
Maxine Dexter
Position · −0.46
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Committees
- Natural Resources
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Immigration
- Age
- 53
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- NJessica Salas$14K
Bottom line
Where Dexter has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Oversight and Investigations (Natural Resources)
- Natural Resources · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4446 FAST VETS Act · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in Dexter’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Dexter breaks with Democrats
MethodDexter has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Dexter broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 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 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 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 |
| May 20, 2026 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | 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 |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Dexter is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. Connects with Wood Village Leaders and the Community
Visited Wood Village to listen to community concerns on recreation and development.
“The best way for me to represent our communities in Congress is to show up and listen.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Visited Sandy to discuss infrastructure needs and support for local businesses.
“Strong communities need reliable infrastructure, successful small businesses and public spaces where families can come together.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to establish respiratory protections and health monitoring for federal wildland firefighters.
“As a pulmonologist and critical care physician, I’ve cared for firefighters with acute smoke and burn injuries, as well as chronic lung disease and cancer caused by repeated smoke exposure.”
Wildfire RecoveryAI-read
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SEEC Members Highlight Strategies to Build a Thriving Economy
Highlighted 800 policy ideas from SEEC's Thriving Economy Project report addressing economic and environmental challenges.
“We have just come through the worst wildfire season ever on record in Oregon, with over two and a half million acres burned. And what I have learned in the last month is that every time we have these events, we are not just under-prepared for them, but we are under-acknowledging the impacts on our communities, the…”
Economics and Public FinanceAI-read
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Announced $7.7 million in federal funding for Portland-area airport infrastructure improvements.
“These investments will help maintain and update critical infrastructure and keep the runways safe.”
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Netanyahu’s government has filed no formal charges against Dr. Abu Safiya, nor has he received a trial.
“We write with urgent concern about the life-threatening conditions facing Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian pediatrician being badly mistreated in Israeli custody.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Dexter voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 122 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Dexter’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
18 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 4446 FAST VETS ActAccelerates processing of veteran benefits and services. AI-readBecame law Jan 20, 2026 · Armed Forces and National SecurityNational policy
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
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 388 (median 289), 127 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Immigration.
- H.R. 10492 Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety ActHealth · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10256 Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil ActEnergy · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10255 Penalties for Polluters ActEnergy · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9140 MEDIC Careers Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3869 Every Veteran Housed ActEstablishes federal programs to house homeless veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9510 VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026Modifies Veterans Health Administration policies regarding open access and patient care. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9270 Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 91 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 24% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 84% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 52% |
| Immigration | 17 | 29% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Dexter voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DGreg CasarTX-35100%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DMaxwell FrostFL-10100%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Dexter most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Dexter’s campaign raised $1.0M: $674K (65%) from individuals and $351K (34%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $174K.
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 Dexter
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 116.
- American Academy of Family Physicians Independent PAC
- American College of Emergency Physicians Membership group PAC
- American College of Physician Services Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Dexter this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDexter’s own leadership PAC: House Call PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OR-3Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Oregon
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 53
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4811
1207 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Portland
- Website
- dexter.house.gov
- RepDexterOR
- repdexteror
Elsewhere
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