At a Glance

Seat

Representative for California District 42

Born

December 2, 1977

Age 48

Phone

(202) 225-7924

Office

109 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 42

Robert Garcia

Robert Julio Garcia is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 28th mayor of Long Beach, California from 2014 to 2022. He was both the city's youngest and first elected openly LGBT mayor, as well as the first Latino to hold the office. He is the second person of color to be mayor of Long Beach, after Republican Eunice Sato, a Japanese American who served from 1980 to 1982. A former member of the Long Beach City Council, he was vice mayor from 2012 to 2014.

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Voting Record — 568

Yes39%

No55%

Present0%

Not Voting6%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 42

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Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepRobertGarcia Facebook Instagram

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Robert Garcia

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 42

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Robert's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 144 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.socialMar 28(source)

“There is no reason why they’re being held,” the judge said. “If this was a criminal case. … I’d throw you out of my chambers.” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Judge releases detained Venezuelan couple with temporary protected status

The judge said the detention of the couple was baseless and unlawful.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 28(source)

Rumeysa Ozturk and other students who have been detained by ICE for expressing their First Amendment rights must be released immediately.

Donald Trump and Secretary Noem are trying to destroy basic freedoms of speech and first amendment rights. Using ICE agents to arrest students without evidence of any crime is unacceptable. These detentions without due process must be stopped. We must fight back to protect our civil liberties and ensure this administration isn't unlawfully silencing those peacefully exercising their rights.

We should all be angered by the politically-motivated detentions and arrests of students like Rumeysa Ozturk – who was grabbed on the way to Ramadan iftar dinner – and Khalil Mahmoud, without due process or evidence of any crimes. As an immigrant, I know the fear of deportation. Revoking legal status without due process is completely unacceptable. The administration must produce lawful justification for their actions or release both students immediately.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 28(source)

Trump cannot unilaterally end collective bargaining for federal workers. We know when people organize and collectively bargain, wages go up, and working conditions improve. We will fight this decision in the courts and in Congress. Unions make America strong.

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Chris Hayes@chrislhayes.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

Really feel like I’m losing my mind: government OBVIOUSLY cannot punish an individual law firm for hiring someone it disfavors! It’s ludicrously unconstitutional and I feel like without a day of law school I could argue the case. And yet the best paid lawyers in the country are folding?

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 27(source)

Marjorie Taylor Greene is accusing Elmo of being a communist. I mean he is red.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Fire Elon Musk.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

And they want to attack Big Bird and Bert & Ernie.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Elon Musk and Marjorie Taylor Greene are trying to defund Sesame Street and dismantle PBS and NPR. Not on our watch. Fire Elon Musk, and Save Elmo.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 26(source)

Fire Pete Hegseth.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 25(source)

Hey all, since Orange County Republican Congresswoman Young Kim won’t do a town hall, we are going to have one this Saturday in her district in the City of Orange. The people deserve answers! www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/7...

CA-40 Town Hall with Rep. Robert Garcia · Democratic Party of Orange County

Where is our Representative Young Kim?! Please join our neighbors in CA-40 asking this same question for an in-person Town Hall hosted by the Democratic Party of Orange County. We will be joined by R...

Reposted byRobert Garcia

ACLU@aclu.orgMar 23(source)

NEW: We joined more than 20 other civil rights organizations condemning President Trump’s memo directing the DOJ to target lawyers and law firms that pursue litigation the Trump administration deems “frivolous” or “unreasonable.”

Reposted byRobert Garcia

American Immigration Council@immcouncil.orgMar 23(source)

On Friday, the Trump Administration issued a memo that places new and unwarranted scrutiny on attorneys in immigration and federal court. With the rise in rapid deportations with no due process, attorneys are needed now more than ever. Read our full statement: immcouncil.co/4hEeIHZ

Immigrants in Court Proceedings Will Have Even Less Access to Legal Counsel, After New Announcement

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2025—On Friday, the Trump Administration issued a memo that places new, unnecessary, and unwarranted scrutiny by ordering sanctions, reviews, and stricter oversight of attorneys ...

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 23(source)

@aoc.bsky.social & Bernie are showing us the way - this is the message. LFG.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 22(source)

Love that for you, and America.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 22(source)

What’s happening at these rallies with AOC and Bernie Sanders is incredible. It’s exactly the message and energy we need. People are fired up, energized, and ready to help us take on the billionaires. Looking forward to some rallies in California, LFG!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 21(source)

Yup, stay tuned.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 21(source)

If you are not willing to stand up to Nazis at this moment than you need to get out of the way.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 20(source)

Donald Trump lied when he said he would protect Social Security and Medicare. Elon Musk is calling Social Security a “ponzi scheme.” It’s time to Fire Elon Musk.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 18(source)

Senate Democratic Leadership failed to take on Elon Musk when we needed it most. Thx @mollyjongfast.bsky.social for having me on to discuss how Democrats need to fight back.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMar 18(source)

We should be investing in our airports and passenger safety, not cutting 400 FAA positions. We need to hire more air traffic controllers and ensure that flying remains the safest way to travel.

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Sponsored Bills(20)

H. Res. 1228 (119th)
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives t…
H.R. 8508 (119th)
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for resilience grants for strengthening, u…
H.R. 7827 (119th)
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
H.R. 6085 (119th)
To prevent corruption by appropriately limiting donations for any public property, building,…
H.R. 6056 (119th)
To establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peop…

Cosponsored Bills(144)

H.R. 9047 (119th)
To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Co…
Joined: 2026-05-29
H.R. 9036 (119th)
To amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corrido…
Joined: 2026-05-26
H.R. 9031 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable young adult tax credit …
Joined: 2026-05-26
H.R. 8940 (119th)
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for ot…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H.R. 8831 (119th)
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and ba…
Joined: 2026-05-14

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Voting History

568 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	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	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	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
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (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.

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