In today’s edition of Sarah Explain It All, I’m breaking down who our civil servants are, why they’re so crucial to our country, and what must be done to protect them during this shutdown.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 552
Yes43%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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There are more than 2.9 million federal workers across our country – including 45,000 civil servants in #MD03 alone – who are all being acutely and disproportionately impacted by this shutdown, but who have also been under constant assault by this Administration.
Our civil servants provide lifesaving services to the American people – the least we can do is take something off their plate so they can continue to make ends meet.
@Sen_alsobrooks and I introduced the Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act to pause student loan payments for all federal workers – including furloughed employees, contractors, and our troops.
Throughout this shutdown and beyond, I’ll continue to champion health care access for all of our neighbors.
I’m so grateful that @govwesmoore.bsky.social and I could tour their new state-of-the-art facilities, their innovative WalkStrong orthopedic rehabilitation program, and other spaces that provide the highest quality of care to our neighbors.
Exciting news: FutureCare just opened its second facility in Anne Arundel County – located right here in Heritage Harbour! Headquartered in #MD03, FutureCare has been providing comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term, complex care to Anne Arundel County since 1988.
🗳️ Annapolis, did you know that we are only two days away from Election Day? Our democracy only works when you make your voice heard. Make sure you find your polling place and make a plan to vote before Tuesday, November 4th:
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For more details, check out the link below:
www.marylandhealthconnection.gov
Today is the first day of open enrollment for the ACA Marketplace. I’m fighting to protect the ACA in Washington and keep health care affordable and accessible for all of our neighbors. But for now, if you’re in Maryland, you can switch or join a health plan that works best for you.
I’ll be stopping by and donating to County Executive Calvin Ball’s countywide food drive tomorrow. If you’re able to, I encourage you to join in at one of the five locations from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM tomorrow. We can all play a part in making sure our neighbors don’t go hungry.
Now, the Administration needs to get this money out the door. I’ll be keeping folks posted as we continue to fight for full funding of SNAP during the shutdown.
NEW: The courts have ruled the President CANNOT use this shutdown to take away food assistance from our neighbors in need. Hunger should never be used as a bargaining chip. It’s cruel and it’s illegal.
That’s unacceptable. If we expect our essential employees to show up, the least we can do is be here in Washington and work towards a bipartisan budget deal that ends this shutdown and addresses this looming health care crisis.
We’re officially a month into this government shutdown, & my team and I are committed to being in Washington & showing up for our constituents as we approach some critical deadlines for SNAP funding & open enrollment begins. Alarmingly, the House has only been in session for 13 of the last 100 days.
This was our 18th town hall in the first 300 days in Congress. If you weren’t able to join us, we will have plenty more town halls on deck – both in person and virtually – including a virtual Town Hall with @RepJohnnyO on December 1st at 7:30 PM. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to the neighbors who joined @alsobrooks.senate.gov, @brookelierman.bsky.social, Attorney General Brown, & me for our Howard County Town Hall! I know this government shutdown is not easy for Marylanders, & we wanted to convene this Town Hall so we could share resources & hear from you.
That’s why Attorney General Brown – alongside 22 other attorneys general & 3 governors – sued the Trump Administration for unlawfully suspending SNAP benefits, & I’ve joined over 200 House Democrats urging the Trump Administration to release funds that make it so our neighbors don’t go hungry.
Nearly a month into this government shutdown, we’re approaching a critical deadline: SNAP funding is set to run out November 1st – leaving 680,000 Marylanders without support to put food on the table. The Trump Administration has the money & authority to avert this crisis, and yet they’ve refused.
Thank you to the awardees for your generosity and dedication to support our most vulnerable communities. A special shoutout to William Andrione, Severna Park HS Senior and 2025 Young Volunteer Awardee, for his incredible achievements, including his civic engagements and advocacy on our MAWS Act.
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Voting History552 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-10 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1228 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 1039 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 586 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H.R. 1491 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 997 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 517 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 75 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H.R. 1534 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 1326 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 359 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1156 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H. Res. 211 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H. Res. 211 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 993 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 901 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-10 | H.R. 495 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-06 | H. Res. 189 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-06 | S.J. Res. 11 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-05 | H. Res. 189 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-05 | H.J. Res. 42 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-05 | H.J. Res. 61 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H. Res. 177 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H. Res. 177 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-04 | H.R. 758 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-03 | H.R. 856 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-27 | H.J. Res. 20 (119th) | Final passage | 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.