I introduced the Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act alongside @alsobrooks.senate.gov to automatically pause student loans held by federal workers and federal contractors during prolonged government shutdowns.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 568
Yes44%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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Our civil servants go through years of education and training to develop the skills to serve the American people – they should not be penalized for delayed student loan payments because of inaction in Washington.
You can find this new program & more on our comprehensive guide with resources for Marylanders affected by the shutdown. My team will continue to update this site as we receive information, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if my team can ever be of assistance at (410) 832-8890:
The Comptroller’s office just announced a new tax relief measure that would allow federal employees on a state tax payment plan to pause their payments until 60 days after the shutdown ends.
With 45,000 federal workers in #MD03, my office is doing everything we can to support our civil servants and contractors going without a paycheck – including working with Maryland state and local officials to provide updated resources and guidance throughout this shutdown.
Let’s be clear: when more Americans receive coverage, health care is more efficient, effective & affordable for everyone. The ACA has allowed millions of Americans to access affordable health care – we cannot back down on the fight for the ACA tax credits that help our health care system as a whole.
Republicans have already tried to repeal or weaken the ACA more than 70 times over the past 15 years, and now, instead of re-authorizing the ACA tax credits that make health care affordable for millions of Americans, Republicans are trying to repeal the ACA again.
Open enrollment begins November 1st, and insurance companies have already sent out notices about higher premiums – it’s time for Speaker Johnson to call us back to Washington to negotiate a bipartisan budget deal that re-opens the government and addresses this health care crisis.
Over the past four weeks, I’ve heard from many of you who have been impacted by the shutdown – and time and time again, I’m hearing from constituents and their family members whose premiums are set to skyrocket if Congress does not extend the ACA tax credits.
I’ll always have the backs of our first responders here in Washington so they can continue their important work on the ground each and every day.
Whether it's fighting cuts to the Firefighter Fatality Investigation Program, calling out staffing gaps for firefighters at our military bases, or co-sponsoring legislation to support fallen first responders and their families.
🚑 Today is National First Responders Day, which recognizes the sacrifices our first responders make to show up for us. Thank you to the first responders in #MD03 whose hard work saves lives and makes our neighborhoods safer – especially on our hardest days.
Thank you to the organizers who made this festival possible and everyone who stopped by our table! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Happy Howard County Pride! LGBTQ+ History Month gives us an opportunity to come together & reflect on the long history of the LGBTQ+ community’s fight for equal rights – & recommit to carrying the work forward. It was lovely to join so many neighbors, faith leaders, & community groups this weekend.
I’m proud to join my colleagues on legislation like the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Early Act, the SCREENS for Cancer Act, and more to increase access to lifesaving breast cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services.
This year alone, it’s estimated that more than 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in our country. Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to educate people about breast cancer risks and uplift prevention resources like regular screenings and early detection.
On this heartbreaking anniversary, we not only remember those who lost their lives due to but recognize the need for Congress to implement common sense gun reform to ensure every member of our community feels safe in their homes, schools, places of worship, and more.
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire into the Tree of Life Synagogue, tragically taking the lives of 11 people and injuring 6 others in the deadliest antisemitic attack in our nation’s history.
We cannot let these attacks go on any longer – I’ve been fighting for our 44,000 federal workers every day for the past ten months, and that won’t change during the shutdown. Speaker Johnson needs to call us back and end this shutdown.
Let’s be clear: the Trump Administration has been attacking our federal workforce since day one. Maryland has already lost more than 15,000 federal jobs from the days of DOGE, yet the President and OMB continue to attack our civil service even during this shutdown.
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Voting History568 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | 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 |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | 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.