➡️ Finland produces 80% of the world’s icebreakers – a critical tool for effectively monitoring and defending the Arctic. Finland, the U.S., and Canada recently signed the ICE Pact to co-produce two U.S. icebreakers in Finland and two in the U.S.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Yes43%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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➡️ Russia continues to be a threat to our Eastern European allies. The Finland-Russia border has become a frontline of national security & threat monitoring for our partners as new threats emerge. It is critical for Congress to work with our partners & maintain close oversight of the border.
➡️ While the newest members of NATO, Sweden and Finland, not only closed a critical geographic gap, they are helping to lead other European nations in support for Ukraine and are set to be among the first NATO allies to reach 5% defense spending.
Amidst President Trump’s many threats to take over Greenland, our trip was all the more important in reaffirming Congress’s bipartisan commitment to NATO.
Here are my main takeaways:
We visited the Russian border and Finland’s remarkable civil defense shelters, met with European leaders to discuss how we can strengthen our global partnerships, trade, and national security, and had difficult but important conversations about the importance of the NATO alliance.
Last week, as members of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Bergman, @usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social, and I traveled to Finland and Sweden in the midst of one of the most tumultuous moments for our NATO alliance in recent memory.
That’s why I teamed up with @merkley.senate.gov to introduce the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act, straightforward legislation to prohibit America the Beautiful Passes from having the image or likeness of any living political figures.
National Parks are shared national treasures – not political props for self-promotion. There’s no need for President Trump’s face to be on our park passes.
I voted NO on the Big Ugly Law last July, I voted NO on the latest DHS and ICE funding bill last week, and I will continue to push for real oversight and increased accountability over this lawless agency.
Not only did President Trump already increase funding for ICE by $75 billion in his “Big Ugly Law,” he did so at the expense of the American people – cutting $1 trillion from health care funding in that same bill.
Grateful to have such dedicated and thoughtful partners in the State House!
Today, I sat down with Chair Guy Guzzone, Senator Katie Fry Hester, Chair Ben Barnes, and Delegate Bonnie Cullison to brainstorm solutions to lower the high cost of child care, streamline Maryland’s health care systems, and plan for major infrastructure projects throughout #MD03.
The House of Representatives is back in our districts this week for our monthly District Work Period. We’re using this first district week to start our “Cardin Tour” tradition: meeting with local, state, installation, & higher education partners to plan out district & budget priorities for 2026.
Political violence and intimidation in any form is unacceptable. The attacks we saw this week against @ilhanmn.bsky.social and @frost.house.gov are deeply disturbing, and I'm grateful my colleagues are safe. Regardless of party, we must stand together to reject this violence and hate.
In Congress, I’m committed to doing my part in turning down the temperature and affirming our bipartisan commitment to NATO.
On last week’s bipartisan House Armed Services Trip to our newest NATO allies – Sweden and Finland – I saw firsthand how crucial our partnership is in advancing our shared goal of defending the Arctic, supporting Ukraine, and standing firm against Putin.
But let’s be clear, people were killed under his watch. There is still much more work that needs to be done to restore real checks and balances, hold ICE accountable, and ensure the safety of our neighbors.
With the removal of Greg Bovino from Minneapolis, it’s clear that even the Trump Administration realizes these cruel immigration enforcement tactics are deeply unpopular. Bovino’s removal is a step in the right direction – and evidence that our collective pressure on the Administration is working.
We’re now one step closer to tackling the invasive blue catfish that threaten our Bay and finding alternative ways to stop invasive species in waterways across the country. Stay tuned for updates!
Good news: the MAWS Act has unanimously passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee, which means the next step is the House floor! I’m grateful to Congressman Wittman and my colleagues on the committee whose dedication to preserving our waterways has helped craft and perfect the MAWS Act.
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Voting History
536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H. Res. 1075 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | H. Res. 1075 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | S. 2503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 6329 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 2189 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 72 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-10 | H.R. 1531 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-09 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 3123 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-02 | H.R. 980 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Con. Res. 68 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.J. Res. 140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | YES | ✕ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | 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.