The Republican majority invited a DeVos-backed organization to a recent @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov Committee hearing to tout the benefits of school voucher programs.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 1
Suzanne Bonamici
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Voting Record — 553
Yes39%
No58%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Suzanne Bonamici
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 1
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Students with disabilities lose their rights and protections under private school voucher programs. As a result, students with disabilities are often subject to inappropriate or unfair discipline and even expulsion at private schools—with very little recourse.
It was great to meet with Hrithik, who is a top 40 finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search! Hrithik is a senior at Westview, and I appreciated hearing about his project and plans for the future.
Public dollars should go to public schools, which is why we need more magnet programs and option schools so choice is available to all students, including students with disabilities, students of color, and students in rural areas.
In the name of “school choice,” some of my colleagues support vouchers that strip funding for public education and use them for private schools, including religious schools.
Public schools serve the vast majority of students in the country and are the only schools that are required to serve all students without discrimination.
It’s obvious that Trump and Musk – who likely never set foot in a public school and don’t care about civil rights - are waging war on public education. What a devastating turn for the United States of America.
And the Department enforces civil rights laws so students can get a public education free from discrimination.
...Title I for schools with high populations of low-income students, funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and important aid programs like Pell grants, work study, and student loans that increase access to higher education.
These drastic cuts will be harmful to students, families, schools, colleges, the business community, and the economy.
The Department of Education administers important programs and funding like...
The Department then revealed that they are purging half of their staff immediately. When a union leader representing Department employees said they would “fight these draconian cuts” they fired her too.
This is outrageous. The Trump administration announced that the Department of Education will be closed tomorrow “for security reasons.”
Nonsense. #EduSky
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Oregonians at my town hall meetings told me that we need to do more to stop Trump and Musk’s dangerous cuts and policies. These are not normal times. Elected leaders and everyday Americans must respond to the moment.
The country did not vote for Elon Musk. That’s something I heard repeatedly from Oregonians at all five of my town hall meetings.
I won’t vote for legislation that cuts important services, including for veterans, and gives a blank check to unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
The GOP majority has refused to compromise on a government funding bill. So despite what some of my GOP colleagues claim, it’s up to them to pass their own partisan plan.
I will not vote for a bill that harms Oregonians and has no guardrails on Trump and Musk’s reckless actions.
The House GOP’s partisan funding proposal will cut health care, nutrition assistance, rent vouchers, and veteran’s benefits—including benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
The Trump administration’s use of ICE and the immigration system to stop students who are protesting is an egregious violation of First Amendment rights and an alarming example of the GOP’s efforts to dismantle academic freedom at universities and colleges.
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This latest Trump administration decision will leave Coast Guard members less prepared for the real conditions and dangers they face.
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553 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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