U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 4th District

Madeleine Dean

Democrat 4th term Up 2026

99LoyaltyMed 98

99AttendMed 98

11BipartMed 12

3BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.44

In office: House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House
Breaks on: Finance and Financial Sector 15%
International Affairs 7%
Committees: Appropriations
Foreign Affairs
Bills on: Crime and Law Enforcement
Health
Finance and Financial Sector
Age: 67

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Sponsored 22 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.

Where Dean has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Appropriations · 24th in seniority on the minority side
Foreign Affairs · 22nd in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

None of Dean’s bills has left committee this Congress.

Talks most about

Education 2 statementsReintroduced bill removing criminal history from college applications
Voting Access 1 statementIntroduced bills to remove barriers to voting and running for office for disabled persons
Immigration Enforcement 1 statementDemanded ICE and GEO Group financial transparency
International Affairs 1 statementVoted for sanctions bill supporting Ukraine

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

Where Dean breaks with Democrats

Method

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

Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 16, 2026	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…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Sep 16, 2026	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Nay	Passed 217–207
Sep 16, 2026	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
Sep 15, 2026	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Nay	Passed 216–211
Sep 15, 2026	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–211
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 6955	Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party	Yea	Passed 270–155
Jul 14, 2026	H.R. 139	Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 308–117
Apr 22, 2026	H.Res. 1189	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal…	Not voting	Passed 180–179

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

What Dean is saying

All 11 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities

Introduced three bills to improve voting access and elected office eligibility for people with disabilities.
“The ability to fully participate in our democracy is central to our American ideals—yet too often people with disabilities face unnecessary barriers to voting and public service.”

Voting AccessAI-read
Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications

Reintroduced bill to remove criminal history questions from college applications.
“Every student deserves the chance to claim their education — and people who have made mistakes in the past and are looking for a fresh start are no exception.”

EducationAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

Congresswoman Dean, PA Dems Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials

Sent letter demanding transparency on private detention center financial relationships.
“As Members of Congress, it is our responsibility to conduct oversight of government spending and executive action. GEO has reported record profits driven by this administration’s mass deportation and immigrant surveillance campaigns. As part of these efforts, ICE and Clearfield County have both funneled Pennsylvanians’…”

Immigration EnforcementAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Expand Education Opportunities, Support Reentry for Incarcerated Individuals

Reintroduced bill to establish prison education office and support incarcerated individuals' reentry.
“When someone gets a second change, we must ensure that they have the education, training, and resources to seize it — for themselves, their families, and their communities.”

EducationAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act

Voted for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act, reaffirming support for Ukraine against Russian invasion.

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act International AffairsAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

Dean, PA Delegation Demand Stronger Data Transparency from ICE

U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) wrote a letter to the Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exposing the lack of data…
“The public has a right to clear and complete information about the nature of the enforcement activities taking place in our neighborhoods and the departments or agencies responsible for carrying them out. Programs between federal and local law enforcement agencies must meet the highest standards of transparency.”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.17· expected 0.50

Below expectations

Rank 381 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

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

Introduced 22
Action in committee 0
Action beyond committee 0
Passed chamber 0
Became law 0

22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

How Dean’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 Dean.

Attendance

How it’s measured

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 10 missed of 674

Voted on 664 of 674 roll calls; missed 10. Higher than 61% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

99/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 55 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 468 votes that split the parties. Higher than 81% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

11/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 62% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

−0.44

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.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 25 sponsored bills

Sponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 463 (median 289), 210 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Health, Finance and Financial Sector.

H.R. 10661 Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10660 AID Local Government Leadership ActIntroduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10659 Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities ActIntroduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10543 PREP ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10226 To prohibit the use of shock gloves by Federal law enforcement officers to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10254 MORE Savings ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10018 Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 2420 Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	156	16%
Economics and Public Finance	70	30%
Armed Forces & National Security	60	35%
Energy	38	32%
Environmental Protection	33	39%
Crime and Law Enforcement	32	41%
Government Operations and Politics	29	52%
Commerce	27	78%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	27	56%
Finance and Financial Sector	25	68%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
International Affairs	25	92%
Immigration	17	35%
Education	16	25%
Agriculture and Food	14	57%
Science, Technology, Communications	12	92%
Labor and Employment	11	73%
Taxation	8	75%
Emergency Management	7	86%
Health	7	86%
Law	7	43%
Transportation and Public Works	7	86%
Native Americans	5	100%
Animals	4	50%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	4	75%
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%

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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 Dean’s campaign raised $1.4M: $615K (45%) from individuals and $725K (53%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.

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.

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