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Seat

Representative for New Jersey District 8

Born

July 12, 1985

Age 40

Phone

(202) 225-7919

Office

2453 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|New Jersey District 8

Robert Menendez

Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party and son of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, he was a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2021 to 2023.

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Voting Record — 534

Yes41%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting0%

Party align97%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 8

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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External Resources

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Robert Menendez

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew Jersey District 8

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Robert's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 49 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

41,000 people in Chris Smith’s district will see their health care costs go up.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

27,000 people in Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s district will see their health care costs go up.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

32,000 people in Congressman Kean’s district will see their health care costs go up.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

Ever wonder why Republicans don’t hold town halls? 🤔 Probably because they don’t want their constituents to know what will happen when they LET ACA tax credits expire. So we’ll do it for them:

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

As Chair of the Dads Caucus’ Mental Health Working Group, I’m committed to breaking the stigma around mental health, raising awareness, and ensuring that we all have the support we need.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay, know you are never alone.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

📢 NJ-08: Our Career Fair is only a week away! Join us next Saturday! It’s not too late to RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Rep. Rob Menendez

@menendez.house.gov

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Get ready, Hudson County! Our Career Fair is only a month away! We've partnered with 25+ businesses of all sizes and industries to share job opportunities. Open to professionals at every level.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport and at airports across the country are working without pay to keep our skies safe. Republicans must come back to DC so we can reopen the government, protect healthcare, and lower costs for all Americans - together.

Federal shutdown impact ripples across American airspace | NJ Spotlight News

Staffing shortages, sick calls mean delays for travelers at Newark and airports nationwide

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

📍Hispanic Flag Raising in Bayonne 👏 It’s a privilege to recognize the vibrant cultural influence of our Latino friends and neighbors this Hispanic Heritage Month and every month. 🫶

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

Together, we'll always fight to protect & expand access to reproductive care for all.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

📍Celebrating 97 years of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan NJ n Jersey City 🫶 Honored to join PPMNJ in recognizing nearly a century of life-saving care & advocacy. Their incredible team has provided essential health services to countless New Jerseyans.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

📍Columbus Day Wreath Laying in Hoboken 🙌 It's always special celebrating the cultures and traditions of our Italian-American community with so many friends and neighbors. 🫶🇮🇹

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 10(source)

My statement on the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas:

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 9(source)

Republicans have already made the largest cuts to Medicaid in the program’s history & now they’re refusing to extend the ACA tax credits, raising health insurance premiums for families across the country. House Democrats are holding the line in the fight to protect healthcare for all Americans.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 9(source)

House Democrats are fighting every day to protect healthcare for all Americans & we will hold the line.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 9(source)

Republicans are putting vital health centers like North Hudson Community Action Corporation at risk. These are lifelines for our neighbors & we cannot let Republicans use them as a bargaining chip. Honored to bring their message back to Washington.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 8(source)

We cannot leave families behind during this Republican-led government shutdown. Proud to help introduce legislation today to protect WIC and ensure states are reimbursed for providing this critical funding for our communities.

Congressman Gabe Amo

@amo.house.gov

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🔔New bill to protect women & children from the Republican shutdown 🔔 My new CARE for WIC During a Shutdown Act ensures states have certainty they will receive federal government reimbursement to ensure moms & kids see no disruption to WIC when there is a shutdown.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 8(source)

Meanwhile, House Democrats are holding the line - fighting for all Americans, to lower costs, protect healthcare, and keep our communities safe. We are in this fight - together.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govOct 8(source)

A friendly reminder on Day 8 of the Republican-led government shutdown: Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They own this shutdown and all of its consequences.

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Sponsored Bills(20)

H.R. 8620 (119th)
To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to establi…
H.R. 7943 (119th)
To establish within the Federal Communications Commission the Communications Equity and Dive…
H.R. 7797 (119th)
To provide certain requirements and guidance relating to license plate readability, and for …
H.R. 7294 (119th)
To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of t…
H.R. 7263 (119th)
To amend subchapter II of chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to require that all n…

Cosponsored Bills(49)

H.R. 8754 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and any entity that contracts with the Departm…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H. Res. 1269 (119th)
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1260 (119th)
Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, an…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8326 (119th)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Lu…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8333 (119th)
To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

534 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (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.

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