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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 3(source)
@replamonica.bsky.social came to Congress to fight for the people she represents, and that's exactly what she has done even while Republicans try to silence her.
Rolling Stone
@rollingstone.com
Open post ↗
McIver's case will be an important test of what, if any, guardrails remain to prevent the Trump administration from siccing a pack of Justice Department lawyers on anyone with the temerity to question his administration’s authority. Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 2(source)
Before House Republicans passed the OBBB, healthcare providers and patients were sounding the alarms on the harm the bill would cause. We listened, we voted against it. House Republicans? Not so much. Watch below and click the link in our bio to listen to the full episode.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govSep 1(source)
This #LaborDay, we honor the hardworking men and women who power our communities and keep New Jersey moving every single day. As a proud member of the @laborcaucus.house.gov, your fight is our fight and we are in this - together. 🤝
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 31(source)
On @energycommerce.bsky.social, we’ve been working to safeguard these systems from foreign & domestic threats, but the GOP has turned a blind eye refusing to take an interest or conduct any oversight.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 31(source)
We’ve been sounding the alarm since Elon Musk & DOGE first put sensitive taxpayer data at risk. Now they’ve uploaded the entire Social Security database onto an unsecured cloud.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Breaking News: DOGE put the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans at risk by uploading Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud server, a whistle-blower complaint said.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 29(source)
The Trump Administration is spending $1.2 billion to turn a WWII internment site into the nation’s largest ICE detention facility. It’s the same cruelty that Japanese Americans faced, just under a new brand. Our country—and everyone who calls it home—deserves better.
Army base used for WWII Japanese internment will be nation's largest ICE detention center
Stewards of Japanese American history are calling out the use of Fort Bliss to detain immigrants.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 29(source)
Great to have Governor Murphy in the fight to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. In Congress, I’m leading a bipartisan effort to take on this issue, whether it’s banning non-essential helicopters or exploring other ways to mitigate their impact on our residents.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 29(source)
📍The Embankment on My Mind exhibit at Casa Colombo in JC 🎨Enjoyed seeing this exhibit highlighting the history, beauty, and vision of the Harsimus Branch Embankment and Bergen Arches. Excited to continue working together to celebrate and revitalize this important part of our community’s history!
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 28(source)
🚨Important update: All REAL ID appointments for our event with the NJ MVC Mobile Unit on 9/2 have been booked. Our office is working to secure additional appointments in the future. If you would like to be added to the waitlist and receive updates from our team, please visit bit.ly/menendezwaitlist.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 27(source)
📍Planned Parenthood Metro NJ Cheers with Peers in Newark 📢Planned Parenthood provides life-saving care and services to so many New Jerseyans. Great to spend the evening with some of the incredible individuals who do this critical work every single day, making our communities healthier and stronger.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 25(source)
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Springsteen’s “Born to Run”! And an opportunity to recognize his incredible work, contributions to our state and say that I love NJ and this district “with all the madness in my soul.” 🫶🎉 🎶
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 24(source)
📍Jersey City 25th Annual Pride Festival 🏳️‍🌈 Proud to celebrate love, equality, and the vibrant diversity of our community today! As a member of the Equality Caucus, I will always fight to uplift our LBGTQ+ friends and neighbors.
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 22(source)
📢 NJ-08: Do you need a REAL ID? In partnership with Hudson County, our office is bringing the NJ MVC Mobile Unit to YOU on September 2nd in Jersey City. Appointments are available through our office, but space is limited—call us at (201) 309-0301 or email nj08events@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Rep. Rob Menendez@menendez.house.govAug 22(source)
My @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social colleagues and I will never back down especially when ICE continues to target our communities. The law is clear: we have a right to conduct oversight at ICE detention centers, and any effort to block that right is illegal.
Menendez demands DHS rescind advance-notice policy for detention center visits - New Jersey Globe
When Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) and two of his colleagues paid an unannounced visit to Newark’s Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in May, a
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Voting History
534 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-05-20H. Res. 426 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-19H.R. 1286 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-19H.R. 1263 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-15H.R. 2240 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-15H.R. 2255 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 352 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-14H.R. 2243 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 405 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H. Res. 405 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-14H.R. 2215 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-13H.R. 249 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-13H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-08H.R. 276 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-08H.R. 276 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-05-07H.R. 881 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-07H.R. 1503 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-06H. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-05-06H. Res. 377 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-05-05H.R. 36 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-05H.R. 530 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-05-01H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-05-01H.J. Res. 78 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-30H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H.J. Res. 60 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 859 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 1442 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H.R. 1402 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-29H. Res. 354 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-29H. Res. 354 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-28S. 146 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-28H.R. 973 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 22 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 22 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-04-10H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONO✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 1228 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-10H.R. 1526 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H.R. 1526 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-04-09S.J. Res. 18 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H. Res. 313 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-09H. Res. 313 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-08H. Res. 294 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-04-08H. Res. 294 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-04-07H.R. 1039 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-07H.R. 586 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-01H.R. 1491 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-04-01H. Res. 282 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Failed
2025-04-01H. Res. 282 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-03-31H.R. 997 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓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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