I’ve attended the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast for the last decade, listening to and learning the challenges and opportunities facing the business community.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 536
Yes43%
No57%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
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 · 96 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
These are not easy times, but it is all of you who give me hope during the darkest of days. Thank you to @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social for the fast, on-the-ground organizing. Please continue to lean in, show up, and speak up for our neighbors. It is the only way forward.
At a time when the American people are demanding full accountability and real checks and balances, it has become abundantly clear that the Republican majority in Congress has abdicated all oversight responsibilities and turned a blind eye to the weaponization of ICE by this President.
➡️ I’ve co-sponsored legislation to require greater oversight of immigration enforcement officers, including body cameras and greater accountability to Congress.
➡️ I will vote NO on blank checks for DHS and ICE.
Here’s what Democrats are doing to fight back:
➡️ I’ve joined my colleagues in Congress to demand answers from DHS and ICE and a complete and credible investigation of Good’s death.
Today, I joined neighbors in Howard County to mourn the killing of wife and mother, Renee Good, and send a clear message: ICE has no place in our neighborhoods.
This win is also critical because folks the President attempted in his first term to completely zero-out the Bay Program’s budget. Hard work and persistent advocacy by folks within the Bay watershed have paid off!
The investments we make today – in combating pollution, preserving water quality, and protecting against invasive species – will ensure that future generations can enjoy the Bay for many years to come.
Good news for the Bay: The House has passed $93 million in Chesapeake Bay Program funding and millions more in funding for other critical federal programs that support the health of the Chesapeake Bay!
My first telephone town hall of the year is happening TOMORROW, January 12th at 7:30 PM! 📞 You can call in to ask your questions live by dialing 833-380-0677 or you can sign-up to listen in at the link below – come prepared with your questions, & be part of the conversation.
elfreth.house.gov/live
This week, the House passed $10 million for #MD03! But, how does that money reach our District, and what does it fund? That’s today’s topic of Sarah Explains It All.
I sat down with the new Bay Program Director Dan Coogan & Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey to discuss the Beyond 2025 Bay Agreement, strategies to combat invasive species like the blue catfish, & ways we can work together to support the health & habitat of the Bay across the watershed.
For the past 43 years, the EPA and the Chesapeake Bay Program Office have been crucial partners in upholding the Chesapeake Bay Agreement to ensure the conservation, restoration, and protection of one of our community’s most vital resources.
We’re just a few days away from our first town hall of 2026 happening Monday, January 12th at 7:30 PM. You can dial in by calling 833-380-0677 or sign up to listen in at the link below. Talk to you soon!
elfreth.house.gov/live
I look forward to continuing to work closely with Major Birckhead to support Maryland’s National Guard.
This week, @repjohnnyo.bsky.social & I sat down with Major General Birckhead & her team to discuss the priorities of the Maryland National Guard going into 2026 – including their transition to an expanded cyber mission, personnel retention & funding, & new systems to improve emergency response.
Since 1634, the Maryland National Guard has played a crucial role in serving our state, defending our country, and advancing our national security objectives – serving a critical function in World War II and other major conflicts and employing more than 7,000 personnel today.
This is a real movement towards advancing solutions to address the health care and affordability crises too many of our neighbors are facing.
Great news: after months and months of House Democrats fighting to extend the ACA tax credits through every means possible, a few House Republicans have joined us, and we have finally voted to extend these crucial tax credits. Now, the bill heads to the Senate!
While today’s legislation is not perfect, this more than $10 million federal investment aimed at making our communities safer, protecting our natural resources, and providing resources to our most vulnerable is crucial for our shared future.
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Voting History536 total votesExpandCollapse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-11-12 | H. Res. 873 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H. Res. 719 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 1047 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3015 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3062 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 713 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5143 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5125 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 5140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 4922 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 2721 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.R. 3400 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.J. Res. 117 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (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.