U.S. House of Representatives
John Garamendi
U.S. Representative for California's 8th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 29, 2026
At a glance
John Garamendi represents California's 8th District in the U.S. House. Garamendi first took office in this chamber on Nov 3, 2009, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Garamendi's recent roll-call votes. Garamendi sponsored at least 18 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Armed Services; Transportation and Infrastructure
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 29, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Garamendi voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as California's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with California and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →86% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
- 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". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
Bills Garamendi sponsored
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Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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ADAPT Assets Act
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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American Food for American Schools Act of 2026
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$582,746
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Feb 10, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Nov 23, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Jan 21, 2022 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
California's 8th District
People
752,539 residents
Household income
Median $97,897 a year
Rent
Median $2,157 a month
Internet
4.2% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.