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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 — 550

Yes42%

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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Robert Menendez

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew Jersey District 8

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Robert's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 50 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

As a Member of Congress, we have the privilege of nominating students from the district to our nation’s service academies - including West Point. At today’s commencement, Trump often spoke about himself instead of the graduates. That’s unfortunate.

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

As a New Jerseyan who lived through Superstorm Sandy, I know how crucial FEMA is to recovery. But after Trump’s massive cuts, they’ve admitted they’re not ready for hurricane season. We must fully fund FEMA to ensure New Jersey, and the entire country have a lifeline when disaster strikes.

CNN

@cnn.com

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Poor morale. Unclear mission. An internal FEMA review is raising serious concerns about how the agency would respond to a major disaster. cnn.it/4djTMp2

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

Three years have passed since the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. We can never accept this as our reality. As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, I will always fight to keep our children and communities safe.

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

Had a productive conversation this week with my fellow Dads about the challenges families will face under the Republicans disastrous budget bill. Dads Caucus is committed to making government work better for all families - now and moving forward.

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

My statement on DOJ Lawsuit Against Four @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social Cities:

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

Proudly cosponsored @repbonnie.bsky.social and @beyer.house.gov's legislation to demand that ICE and all immigration officers wear visible uniforms during operations, ensuring transparency and safety. We must end the climate of fear, protect due process, and keep our communities safe.

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

🎉HUGE NEWS: Our office helped secure $5.7 million in funding to renovate BEOF Head Start facilities at the Stepping Stone Academy. When we invest in our children, we invest in our future.

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

This has been - and will always be - one of my priorities in Congress.

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

Which is one of the many reasons why we need a national strategy for affordable, accessible childcare for every family.

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

Balancing work & family is always top of mind. And today, I was fortunate to be able to bring my son to work with me. But I realize that’s not a possibility for most of our workforce. 🧵

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

It was a tough week in DC, but one bright light was seeing my friend @norcross.house.gov back in action. Having him there to vote against the disastrous Republican budget, despite all that he’s been through recently, shows you the kind of leader he is and that he’s got that Jersey grit. 💪

Congressman Donald Norcross

@norcross.house.gov

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Early this morning, I voted ‘no’ on the Trump-Republican budget bill that cuts Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance for seniors, veterans, working families and children. Read my statement:

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

Today's court ruling is a victory for our nation's children and teachers. As a member of the Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, I’m proud of our work to protect the institutions we rely on and ensure quality education for all.

NPR

@npr.org

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BREAKING NEWS: A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from carrying out Trump's executive order calling for the closure of the Education Department.

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

This decision is an attack on Harvard's academic freedom and undermines American diplomacy. Foreign students come to the U.S., contribute to our economy, and help us thrive. This move hurts all of us.

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Open post ↗

Breaking News: The Trump administration halted Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, a major escalation in its battle with the school.

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

Absolutely devastated by the horrific shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in D.C. last night. As we keep Yaron, Sarah, and their families in our thoughts, we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism and hatred anywhere and everywhere it exists. May their memories be a blessing.

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

Hard work is good work and we will keep pushing until we get to those better tomorrows - together.

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

So while the outcome of today’s vote is admittedly disappointing, the fight continues.

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

We let not just our constituents but every American know we’ll always have their back.

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

In every committee, in every moment, we stood up for those we represent and we uplifted their stories.

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

But here’s what I saw during each marathon, middle-of-the-night debate: House Democrats were united.

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

House GOP just passed a terrible bill that includes the biggest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in our country’s history. 🧵

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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(50)

H.R. 8939 (119th)
To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to…
Joined: 2026-05-20
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

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Voting History

550 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 818 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H.R. 832 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-24	H.R. 825 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-13	H.R. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-12	H.R. 77 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-11	H. Res. 122 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 736 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	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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