Ahead of today’s deadline to vote on Prop. 50, I met with Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County’s Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 26
Julia Brownley
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Voting Record — 518
Yes40%
No55%
Present1%
Not Voting4%
Party align99%
Cross-party1%
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Julia Brownley
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 26
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20 recent posts · 54 sponsored · 265 cosponsored
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As this shutdown drags on, I urge this administration and Congressional Republicans to end their politics of inaction, call the House back, and join Democrats in passing legislation to protect health care, food assistance, and early education programs that millions of families depend on every day.
Letting Head Start programs close is not just cruel – it’s shortsighted and shameful.
It gives low-income kids the chance to start school healthy, nourished, and ready to learn, and it gives parents the peace of mind to work, provide, and build a better future for their families. Nationwide, more than 830,000 children rely on Head Start.
Head Start is one of the most successful and transformative investments our nation has ever made in children.
In fact, some Head Start programs announced they’re closing their doors because federal grant payments they rely upon for operations did not arrive on time. These Head Start closures are leaving working parents without child care and our youngest learners without the early education they deserve.
It’s Day 35 of the Republican shutdown – and Donald Trump is on track to surpass his own record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Across the country, the impact of the shutdown is hurting working families and children.
That’s why I introduced the Same Day Registration Act to ensure every eligible voter in every state has the same opportunity — because every vote matters, and every voice deserves to be heard.
Same-day voter registration is one of the most effective ways to increase turnout, expand access to the ballot box, and make our democracy more responsive to the will of the people.
In California, voters can register and cast their ballots in a single visit to the polls — a freedom that should be available to every American — including those living in states with outdated registration laws and unnecessary barriers to voting.
Our democracy only works when every eligible voter can participate.
Today, on Election Day in California, democracy itself is on the ballot. It’s a reminder that when more people vote, our democracy grows stronger.
We’re in this together, and I’ll keep working with our partners across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley to ensure families get the help they need.
For local resources and food assistance, simply dial 2-1-1. Caring professionals are available 24/7 to connect you with programs and services close to home.
While this administration turns its back on the American people, my office remains open and ready to help. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact my office at (805) 379-1779.
Yesterday, I joined local leaders and Food Share volunteers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula for a food distribution that served hundreds of families. The compassion and resilience of our Ventura County community remind me that even in challenging times, we lift one another up.
I know many families are struggling right now – but you are not alone.
Democrats are ready to work — to reopen the government, restore food assistance, and protect affordable health care. We are fighting for the people we serve because that’s what governing with compassion and integrity means.
Donald Trump had the funds and the legal authority to ensure families didn’t go hungry on November 1, but he chose not to. Let’s be clear: this was a deliberate choice – a weaponization of hunger to score political points. It’s cruel. It’s unnecessary. And it’s un-American.
In July, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted the largest cuts to food assistance in U.S. history through their so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” slashing nearly $200 billion from the program to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.
Meanwhile, families across America – and right here in Ventura County – are struggling to put food on the table. SNAP provides critical food assistance to 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans.
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Voting History
518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | 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.