Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power grab with no legal basis.
It's surely no coincidence he acted less than a day after she refused to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|New York District 25
Joseph D. Morelle
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Voting Record — 566
Yes44%
No53%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align97%
Cross-party2%
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Joseph D. Morelle
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew York District 25
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Joseph D.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 30 sponsored · 81 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Sustained peace in the region—and across the world—is vital for global security, and I am hopeful a long-term agreement can be reached to bring about lasting peace.
I am pleased to see India and Pakistan have reached agreement on a ceasefire. I am optimistic this agreement will hold and allow for diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Today we mark the anniversary of the National Science Foundation—75 years of advancing science, innovation, and discovery.
Yet, despite its critical role and success, Trump's reckless funding cuts threaten our nation’s progress. It’s time to recommit to supporting science and the future it powers.
The only winners are billionaires and big corporations—with big new tax breaks.
We know that investing in these programs is what uplifts families.
I'll keep fighting to protect and strengthen Medicaid, Social Security, and other resources our communities rely on.
President Trump’s tariffs are crashing the economy—causing the already high cost of groceries and housing to go up.
The House Republicans' budget will only add to the pain with cuts to basic needs programs like Medicaid and food assistance.
Yet another example of Trump's thoughtless cuts having a real impact on American families.
We should be investing in the resources that keep our children safe, not slashing projects that have proven to be effective.
This #NationalNursesWeek, we honor the compassion, strength & tireless dedication of nurses—true heroes in our healthcare system.
In the face a growing nursing shortage, I'm committed to supporting and expanding this vital profession.
President Trump’s ignorant decision will impact America’s libraries, our copyrighted economic interests, and service to the American people by threatening support for Congress.
His decision is a complete disgrace.
Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant.
The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people—from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero.
Our president seems to have forgotten his oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution."
I asked FBI Director Kash Patel a very simple question: "do you believe it's your duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States?"
Watch his answer below.
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Instead of lowering costs, the Trump administration and House Republicans have unveiled a plan to cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP.
We must fight back against their efforts to undermine our health, which is why I’m proud to co-sponsor legislation to protect these vital programs.
Another nonpartisan report confirms it: millions could lose health coverage so Trump’s ultra-rich friends can get another tax break.
The government’s job—my job—is to invest in Americans’ life, liberty, and happiness.
Trump keeps proving American families aren’t his priority.
President Trump's chaotic tariff policies are hurting American families and causing our global allies to question our judgment.
We need to return to common-sense policies and build on successes like the CHIPS and Science Act to restore sanity and credibility to our economy.
I look forward to working with my colleagues to better support our teachers and ensure our students are college and career ready.
Read more: morelle.house.gov/media/press-...
In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m proud to introduce this legislation to send a clear signal that America is focused on educating our future leaders.
Unfortunately, this is urgently needed as the Trump administration has made drastic cuts to critical student and teacher resources.
We cannot compete on a global scale when we gut the educational and cultural institutions that educate future generations.
Join me live on News Nation with Leland Vittert in just a few minutes!
Tonight, I'll be on @newsnation.bsky.social with Leland Vittert around 9:15pm to discuss President Trump's chaotic tariffs and their effect on working families.
Tune in!
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Voting History566 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | PRESENT | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final 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.