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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.

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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.govSep 25(source)

If Republicans let ACA tax credits expire, countless families across our communities will lose their coverage–and healthcare costs will skyrocket for our friends and neighbors across New Jersey. House Democrats are fighting every single day to protect affordable coverage and save lives.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 25(source)

📢 Are you interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 25(source)

📍 HOLA New Jersey Hudson County Chamber of Conference Awards Ceremony 🫶 Had a great evening celebrating Latino businesses & leaders this #HispanicHeritageMonth. Together, we must continue driving inclusive growth & opportunity in Hudson County and beyond.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

📢: Are you interested in working for the 8th this spring in Jersey City or D.C.? Applications are now open! Our interns play an integral role in keeping the office running—from giving Capitol tours to speaking with constituents & so much more. Apply on our website by November 14th.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

Had an important conversation with @afspnational.bsky.social on their work to spread hope & prevent suicide through education & advocacy. Grateful to have them as a partner in the fight to break the stigma around mental health, raise awareness, and ensuring that we all have the support we need.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

📍HCCC and Save Latin America partnership signing ceremony 🤝 Honored to celebrate this important step forward between HCCC and SLA! This partnership will expand access to vital services and create pathways that strengthen education and workforce development. Proud to be part of it!

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

📍Thea Energy in Kearny 📢 Had the chance to tour Thea Energy and saw firsthand the incredibly innovative work they're doing to advance fusion energy, a clean source of power. Inspired by how this technology could shape our energy future and great to see it happening here in our district 🌎

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

Special thanks to their team for their dedication, hard work and legacy of giving back to our neighbors. We are in this work - together.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 24(source)

📍LCDP in Newark w/ @replamonica.bsky.social ✏️ Grateful to visit a Newark institution - La Casa de Don Pedro - and proud to stand with them as partners in uplifting families throughout our communities.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 23(source)

There's too much at stake to allow Republicans & this Admin to ignore the science.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 23(source)

Families in NJ see the effects of climate change every day. That's why we took action when the EPA announced that they planned to rescind the Endangerment Finding, which forms the bedrock of the agency's work to protect our communities against the effects of climate change.

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Rep. Frank Pallone@pallone.house.govSep 23(source)

My New Jersey colleague and friend @menendez.house.gov stopped by my office to chat about his resolution honoring Bruce Springsteen's birthday today.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 23(source)

Shana Tova to our Jewish friends and neighbors in New Jersey and beyond! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Rosh Hashanah filled with peace, prosperity, and good health.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 22(source)

The Trump Admin cut over $2B from the Digital Equity Act, denying seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, the tools they need to thrive. House Democrats will keep fighting to expand access to broadband and to hold this Admin accountable.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 22(source)

We must all fight to build a cleaner economy, harness new technology like AI, and ensure no community is left behind. Honored to speak with CHCI last week on how we'll make it happen - together.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 22(source)

We must use every tool available to tackle the climate crisis and protect our environment. That's why I joined 100+ of my colleagues in urging the EPA to abandon their plans to repeal vehicle emission rules—because reducing emissions paves the way for a more sustainable future.

Democratic lawmakers urge Trump to drop plan to kill vehicle emission limits

More than 100 Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to abandon plans to repeal vehicle emission rules.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 22(source)

📍Newark’s 64th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷Always proud to celebrate a culture that adds so much to our community and enriches our lives every day.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 22(source)

Every parent has a diaper horror story. That’s why we introduced legislation that would make it easier for small businesses to install diaper changing stations in their public restrooms, increasing parents’ access to family-friendly amenities in their communities.

Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 21(source)

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.

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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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