This morning, Americans woke up once again to news of the United States entering another undefined foreign conflict that put the lives of even more servicemembers at risk. See below for my full statement.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 498
Yes42%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align99%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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Sarah's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 16 sponsored · 94 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
I had the privilege of being part of this year's dinner with colleagues and friends, including my former State Senator John Astle and former Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, for a lively evening in Annapolis. Until next year!
My six years serving in the Senate of Maryland shaped me into the legislator and representative I am today. As part of the longstanding and very special tradition, Maryland’s former Senators reconvene at the State House every year for the Society of Senates Past Dinner.
If we can ever be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out at (410) 832-8890 or check out the link below for more information on casework assistance from our team.
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The best days on the job are the days we can help our neighbors in need. One of those neighbors, Robert from Woodbine, had issues with his Social Security benefits after a miscalculation. Our casework team was able to step in to ensure he received the hard-earned benefits he deserved.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act – which President Trump signed into law – clearly states that Attorney General Bondi and the DOJ must release the full files. He must comply.
A new report revealed that the Justice Department intentionally removed & withheld files containing allegations against President Trump from the Epstein files. The Justice Department should not be doing the bidding of any President, especially not at the expense of the people & the rule of law.
PS: Of course, I also took a moment to fangirl over meeting her and nerd out over Annapolis's critical role in our nation's history as we mark America's 250th birthday!
In her words: "One of the curses of history is that we cannot go back and change the course leading to disasters, no matter how much we might wish to. But it is never too late to change the future."
Especially after sitting through a chaotic, rambling, divisive State of the Union on Tuesday, I needed to hear her clear, cogent, sage advice to remember that during our country's most uncertain moments, we must all continue to lean in and stay engaged.
Like so many of you over this last difficult year, I’ve leaned on and taken inspiration from the lessons of history. And like so many of you, I’ve leaned on and taken inspiration from the writings of historian Heather Cox Richardson.
His repeated threats to nationalize our elections are reckless and illegal.
When our Founders set out on this experiment of self-governance, they clearly gave the States primary authority over election administration in the Constitution – no President should have the unilateral authority to overturn longstanding election processes.
President Trump's claims of fraud in the 2020 election have been disproven time and time again by impartial, expert investigations and dozens of federal judges appointed by Republican presidents.
I was grateful for the opportunity to check in with my Alderwoman on all the ways we can work together on behalf of Ward 6 - from housing opportunities to affordable childcare to investing in public parks.
Anyone who knows Alderwoman Diesha Contee knows that she has served her community long before being elected to the Annapolis City Council last year. A born and raised Annapolitan, Diesha understands firsthand the issues our neighbors are facing.
We’ve already seen firsthand in Howard County how crucial state and local action is in the fight to stop the Trump Administration’s weaponization of ICE in our communities, and I’m proud that Team Maryland is once again standing up to protect our neighbors.
UPDATE: @oagmaryland.bsky.social has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration’s unlawful construction of the proposed immigration detention facility in Hagerstown – challenging their attempt to build the facility without following proper procedure or allowing for public input.
Last night, I attended the President’s State of the Union address. Here’s why and here were my takeaways:
Here’s my take on President Trump’s State of the Union address.
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 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 |
| 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 | NO | 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 |
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.