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Representative for Virginia District 8
Born
June 20, 1950
Age 75
Phone
(202) 225-4376
Office
1226 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 8

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. is an American politician, businessman, and diplomat serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, his district is located in Northern Virginia and includes Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, and parts of eastern Fairfax County.

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Voting Record — 569
Yes41%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 8

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 8
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Donald S.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 53 sponsored · 178 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
Some hope food banks will be able to take care of those who will go hungry if Trump shuts down SNAP, and it's true that food banks are doing vital work. But SNAP serves almost 10 times as many people, losing SNAP would overwhelm America's food banks. 5/
Congressman Don Beyer
@beyer.house.gov
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It's frustrating to see so much need while the House remains in indefinite recess, but the need is there. I deeply appreciate and give my thanks to the organizations stepping up to help in our community, including those like United Community Alexandria. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are hoping to use the threat of making tens of millions of Americans go hungry - many of them Trump voters - as a pressure point in the shutdown standoff. They admit this, it's truly disgusting. 4/
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
The false claim that they can't release SNAP funds is especially cynical from an administration that has been ignoring the law to withhold congressionally mandated funding and spending it elsewhere without authorization, all illegally. They're doing that right now, in fact. 3/
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
Republicans and the Trump Administration are claiming they "can't" release these funds. Balderdash. www.cbpp.org/research/foo... The contingency funds exist to cover gaps and lapses in funding. They are legally required to release them - and they know it. 2/
Katie Bergh
@katiebergh.bsky.social
Open post ↗
The Trump Administration’s assertion that it can't use SNAP’s contingency reserves for SNAP benefits is contrary to: ▪️The plain language of the law ▪️Their own (now deleted) shutdown plan ▪️Guidance from prior Administrations We have the receipts:
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
Trump is now threatening to withhold contingency funds for SNAP, which could make millions of Americans go hungry. Many of those on SNAP are children, seniors, or people with disabilities. Rural communities depend on SNAP. The Administration must release these funds. 1/
CBS News
@cbsnews.com
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Roughly 42 million Americans rely on food stamps that arrive every month on their electronic benefit transfer cards. On Nov. 1, that aid is set to abruptly stop amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, potentially leaving households scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 28(source)
The Trump Administration has done everything it can to make life miserable for federal workers. They're even furloughing workers at agencies where funding isn't affected by the shutdown. There's no good reason not to pay these people, it's just cruelty. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Walkinshaw, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 26(source)
Republicans are refusing to extend tax credits that make health insurance more affordable. It would result in $10,000 in added health care costs for families in Virginia. Democrats stand ready to solve this part of the affordability crisis – but we need Republicans to join us.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.govOct 26(source)
I’ve joined @beyer.house.gov in leading 53 of my colleagues to urge utility companies to suspend late penalties & utility shutoffs for our federal workers & contractors during the shutdown so those providing crucial services to millions of Americans don’t need to worry about the basic necessities.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 25(source)
Federal employees are struggling because they don't know when they'll receive their next paycheck. Instead of coming back to work to negotiate a deal to reopen the government, Republican leaders announced they’re taking a sixth week of vacation.
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing
Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 24(source)
When Donald Trump’s immigration agents storm homes, tear gas neighborhoods, and brutalize peaceful protestors, that’s not public safety – it’s authoritarianism. Congress must immediately act to rein in these tactics. This kind of state violence has no place in our country.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 24(source)
Inflation just rose again for the fifth month in a row, a trend that began with Trump's crazy tariffs. CPI rose to 3% annualized, its highest level since January. Grocery prices rose at a 4% annualized rate. Trump's trade wars are hurting the American people.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 23(source)
Keep an eye on the cost of your health insurance plan for next year. It’s Day 23 of the Republican Shutdown and Republicans still refuse to come back to work to make health insurance more affordable for Americans. They think that families won’t notice $10,000 in added costs.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govOct 23(source)
"The ballroom is really the president's main priority." Not your health care. Not rising prices. Not the dragging economy. Not ending the shutdown. Trump's "main priority" is wrecking the White House so he can build a fancy new ballroom.
Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social
Open post ↗
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
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Voting History
569 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-09-02H.R. 4216 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-23H.R. 4275 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-23H.R. 3357 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-22H.R. 1917 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-22H.R. 3937 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-21H.R. 3351 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-21H.R. 3095 (119th)Fast-track passageNONO✓Passed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H.R. 4016 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Failed
2025-07-18H. Res. 590 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-07-18H. Res. 590 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-07-17H.R. 1919 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-07-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-07-17H.R. 3633 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-07-17H. Res. 580 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-07-16H. Res. 580 (119th)Motion to ReconsiderNONO✓Passed
2025-07-15H.R. 1717 (119th)Fast-track passageNOT_VOTINGYES—Passed
2025-07-15H. Res. 580 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2025-07-15H. Res. 580 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-07-14S. 1596 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-14H.R. 1770 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-14H.R. 1709 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-07-03H.R. 1 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONO✓Passed
2025-07-03H. Res. 566 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-07-03H. Res. 566 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-07-02H. Res. 566 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-07-02H. Res. 566 (119th)Consideration of the ResolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-06-27H. Res. 516 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-06-26H.R. 275 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-06-26H.R. 875 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-06-25H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-06-25H.R. 3944 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-06-25H.R. 3944 (119th)Approve amendmentNONO✓Agreed to
2025-06-25H. Res. 519 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYESYES✓Passed
2025-06-24—Motion to AdjournYESYES✓Failed
2025-06-24H. Res. 530 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-06-24H. Res. 530 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-06-24H. Res. 537 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Passed
2025-06-23H.R. 3422 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-06-23H.R. 3394 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-06-23H.R. 1998 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-06-12H.R. 2056 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-06-12H.R. 2056 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed

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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