U.S. House of Representatives
Robert Menendez
U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 29, 2026
At a glance
Robert Menendez represents New Jersey's 8th District in the U.S. House. Menendez first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2023, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Menendez's recent roll-call votes. Menendez sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Energy and Commerce
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 Menendez voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as New Jersey'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 New Jersey and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% 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 ↗ Voted Yes
- 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 ↗ Voted Yes
- 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 ↗ Voted Yes
- 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 ↗ Voted No
- 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 ↗ Voted No
Bills Menendez sponsored
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Socket Full of Sunshine Act
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CARES Hotline Act
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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AI for Secure Networks Act
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
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
$2,236,502
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 2026 · filed Jun 12, 2026 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed May 21, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
New Jersey's 8th District
People
763,596 residents
Household income
Median $84,356 a year
Rent
Median $1,808 a month
Internet
7.4% 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.