It’s the latest in a pattern by this VA Secretary.
Earlier this year, the VA eliminated roughly 30,000 jobs through buyouts and attrition.
I called that out and the VA Secretary went after me on social media, arguing semantics. His defense was that these workers were not “fired.” Fine.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 49
Mike Levin
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Voting Record — 550
Yes45%
No54%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align97%
Cross-party3%
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Mike Levin
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 49
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I have spoken to folks on the ground who tell me positions are going unfilled because hiring has slowed, morale is down, and clinicians are burned out. Now those vacancies are being used as proof the jobs were never needed. That is how you hollow out an institution without admitting it.
Now we learn the VA plans to cut up to 35,000 more positions. VA leadership says these are “unfilled” jobs.
Many are nurses, doctors, mental health providers, and support staff.
At my town hall this past weekend, a veteran told me he has been waiting six months for a mental health appointment.
That is a total failure to keep faith with someone who served this country.
Reposted byMike Levin
Mike Johnson has lost control of the House.
This is the first time since the 75th Congress in 1937–1939 that four discharge petitions have succeeded.
Mike Johnson has lost control of the House.
This is the first time since the 75th Congress in 1937–1939 that four discharge petitions have succeeded.
Reposted byMike Levin
Mike Johnson is failing the most basic test of leadership.
When the president makes indefensible remarks about a murdered American couple and the Speaker of the House refuses to condemn his words—even as his fellow Republicans call them out—that tells you everything.
Mike Johnson is failing the most basic test of leadership.
When the president makes indefensible remarks about a murdered American couple and the Speaker of the House refuses to condemn his words—even as his fellow Republicans call them out—that tells you everything.
Mike Johnson won’t condemn Trump because that would require a spine.
This is the same “Speaker” who can’t keep his own conference in line.
“Hegseth should resign or be removed as secretary of defense.
Not tomorrow, not after another investigation.
Now.”
When science is weakened, communities pay the price with higher costs, greater losses, and lives put at risk.
Putting ideology over evidence is just plain stupid.
This institution helps forecast hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves.
Its scientists and aircraft improve weather prediction, disaster response, aviation safety, farming, and national security.
I will fight this with everything I have.
Trump budget director Russell Vought, who Susie Wiles rightly called “a right-wing absolute zealot,” is dismantling one of the world’s leading Earth science research centers.
It is ideological sabotage.
The House now has enough signatures to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits for 3 years.
Healthcare for millions of Americans’ has always been worth the fight.
Mike Johnson needs to bring this to a vote, now. There is no reason for further delay.
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I am supporting a bill to end lifetime active service on the Supreme Court, set 18-year terms, and create regular, fair appointments. We need to lower partisan warfare, restore trust, and modernize the Court.
I am supporting a bill to end lifetime active service on the Supreme Court, set 18-year terms, and create regular, fair appointments. We need to lower partisan warfare, restore trust, and modernize the Court.
Trump talks about drug trafficking but here are the facts:
“Venezuela has about 17 percent of the world’s known oil reserves, or more than 300 billion barrels, nearly four times the amount in the United States.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
More cowardice from Mike Johnson, plain and simple.
Leadership means standing up when cruelty comes from your own side. Walking away is moral evasion, and it helps normalize the very behavior he claims to lament.
At least this time he didn’t claim to not have seen Trump’s words.
To my Republican colleagues: is this really who we want modeling leadership for our kids?
Will you say anything or once again remain silent and pretend it didn’t happen?
That is not politics or toughness. It is a failure of character and a complete embarrassment.
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Voting History
550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | 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 |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 4275 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3357 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 1917 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3937 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3351 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3095 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 1919 (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.