U.S. House of Representatives
Jamie Raskin
U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Jamie Raskin represents Maryland's 8th District in the U.S. House. Raskin first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2017, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Raskin's recent roll-call votes. Raskin sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: the Judiciary (Ranking Member)
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Raskin voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Maryland'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 Maryland and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →99% 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 Raskin sponsored
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Preserving and Remembering the History of Trump and other Tyrants Act
Latest action (Oct 6, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
$9,316,434
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 Mar 27, 2026 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Sep 26, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 15, 2024 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Maryland's 8th District
People
771,163 residents
Household income
Median $138,349 a year
Rent
Median $2,087 a month
Internet
2.7% 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.