For years I have urged my colleagues for years to permanently eliminate the debt ceiling, which has never reduced our national debt.
I am a cosponsor of @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social’s bill to do it.
Let’s abolish the debt limit for good.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 8
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
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Voting Record — 584
Yes41%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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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 · 54 sponsored · 182 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The richest man in the world says he wants to shut down the government, forcing millions of American workers - including our troops - to go without pay through the holidays.
Republicans are following his orders. This is insane.
The Constitution empowers Congress, not the president, to determine trade policy.
Misusing tariffs can wreak havoc on our economy and raise costs for Americans.
My opening remarks in today’s @jecdems.bsky.social hearing on president-elect Trump’s vow to implement massive tariff increases:
Huge news here!
Bringing clean, safe fusion energy to the grid is a longstanding dream that could dramatically boost standards of living in America and around the world.
I am so proud that Virginia will help lead the way towards realizing that dream!
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Heartbroken over today’s tragic school shooting in Madison. The loss of life is devastating, and my heart are with those who survived, their loved ones, and everyone forever impacted by this senseless violence.
Our children deserve to be safe in school.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
My office is aware of reports of a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.
We are in touch with local law enforcement, and will continue to monitor the situation and offer any assistance we can provide to our first responders.
This morning I hosted a discussion with local leaders from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, and Falls Church to coordinate efforts to help our communities and strategize about solving problems ahead.
CFPB has helped put billions of dollars back in the pockets of Americans harmed by predatory corporate practices. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their billionaire allies want to get rid of it so they can keep cheating working Americans.
www.cbsnews.com/news/cfpb-cr...
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
It has been 12 years since the lives of 20 children and six educators were taken by a gunman armed with an AR-15 rifle at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, CT. Their legacies live on in the enduring movement that has been built over the last 12 years to end our nation’s gun violence crisis.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
It has been 12 years since 20 children and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
To learn more about the loved ones taken, visit mysandyhookfamily.org
Democrats secured lower health insurance premiums, and more than 20 million Americans benefitted from enhanced premium tax credits.
Republicans want to allow these credits to expire, forcing millions to lose access to affordable health insurance.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
NEW: I introduced legislation with Rep. Ciscomani and @repmcgarvey.bsky.social to help our veterans seamlessly transition to civilian life and receive the benefits they’ve earned without unnecessary gaps in care.
More on our Veterans Transition Support Act here:
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
Today we celebrate two years since President Biden signed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act into law, protecting same-sex and interracial marriage. A huge milestone for equality, love, and civil rights!
A month after the election Trump admits his promises on voters' top issue were lies.
He will not lower costs, in fact his plans will lead to Americans paying higher prices.
Direct File is a clear success story of making government better.
The IRS made a free, easy-to-use way to file taxes directly. People who used it loved it.
But wealthy corporate donors are losing money, so Republicans are trying to kill the program and make filing taxes harder.
Whether Trump "guarantees" it or not, the truth is that the tariffs he is threatening WILL raise prices for the American people. That's just a fact.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Democratic Representative Don Beyer of Virginia wrote, “Women make up more than half of the population of this country but House Republicans didn’t elect a single one to lead a House committee.”
newrepublic.com/post/189211/...
Women make up more than half of the population of this country but House Republicans didn't elect a single one to lead a House committee.
Relatedly, guess whose taxes Trump and the Republicans are about to cut?
Trump plans to continue transacting foreign business deals with an even worse ethics plan than his first term.
He's tapping wealthy investors and billionaires to make decisions on regulations and contracts they may profit from—without divestment.
A clear recipe for corruption.
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Voting History584 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | 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 | YES | 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 | PRESENT | 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 |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5107 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5214 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-19 | S.J. Res. 80 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 131 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H.J. Res. 130 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Motion to Refer | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Failed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Approve resolution | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | Approve resolution | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 879 (119th) | End debate now | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 4405 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-11-18 | H. Res. 878 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 2659 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-17 | H.R. 1608 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-13 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.