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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.
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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.

American guns are empowering cartels & causing immense regional harm. That’s why I led a letter with @repdangoldman.bsky.social, @lujan.senate.gov, & @bennet.senate.gov urging the Trump Admin to use its “foreign terrorist” designation to crack down on the US gun pipeline fueling cartel violence.
Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church! His humble promise to seek peace and build bridges is necessary in this moment. In these challenging times, may his papacy reflect the compassion, grace, and dignity we all must share with one another.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, I joined @momsrising.org to speak out against the Trump Administration’s funding cuts that’ll hurt families - from access to healthcare to quality childcare. New Jersey’s families deserve better. Our nation’s children deserve better. And that’s who we will always fight for. 💪
Proud to see NJ ranked as the #1 state for education—a testament to the hard work by educators & sustained investment in our schools. As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let’s recommit ourselves to continuing to drive results & fight back against efforts to cut funding.
Drastic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, & other essential programs would hit our most vulnerable neighbors the hardest. That’s why I joined @caringacross.org at their 24-hour Medicaid vigil to fight for those who need us to be their voice here in Washington.
Trump’s DOGE team is building a massive centralized database of Americans’ personal data—stripping away privacy protections and putting all Americans at risk.   I spoke on the House Floor to sound the alarm. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting back.
Team Menendez will host Mobile Office Hours at the Bayonne Public Library on Thursday, May 8th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In the meantime, if you have questions or need help with a federal agency, call us at (201) 309-0301. 📞
Non-essential helicopters are crowding our skies, threatening both safety and peace of mind. Last month’s tragic crash is a clarion call—we must keep the pressure on reckless, profit-driven operators and urge our colleagues to act on safety. Watch 👇
Students come here not just for knowledge & opportunity but to contribute to the betterment of our nation. That's why I joined 140+ colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Admin about student visa cancellations & to ensure that America continues to embrace talent.
This #CincoDeMayo, I joined my @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social colleagues to honor the contributions of Mexican-Americans and the Latino community. In these trying times, it’s more important than ever that we come together in community.
The time has come to end the helicopter madness that has plagued our communities for far too long. That's why Rep. Nadler, Rep. Malliotakis, & I introduced legislation to ban non-essential flights in our region & to ensure the safety of all of our residents. We will not relent in this fight. 🚁🔨
The Trump admin just announced that it will buy plane tickets for some people who want to "self-deport" and give them $1,000 once they depart. In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
DHS Announces Historic Travel Assistance and Stipend for Voluntary Self-Deportation
Release Date: May 5, 2025
The First Illegal Alien to Utilize Travel Assistance has Already Returned to Honduras

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a historic opportunity for illegal aliens to receive both financial and travel assistance to facilitate travel back to their home country through the CBP Home App. Any illegal alien who uses the CBP Home App to self-deport will also receive a stipend of $1000 dollars, paid after their return to their home country has been confirmed through the app. 

Self-deportation is a dignified way to leave the U.S. and will allow illegal aliens to avoid being encountered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Even with the cost of the stipend, it is projected that the use of CBP Home will decrease the costs of a deportation by around 70 percent. Currently the average cost to arrest, detain, and remove an illegal alien is $17,121.   

The first use of travel assistance has already proven successful. An illegal alien that the Biden Administration allowed into our country recently utilized the program to receive a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras. Additional tickets have already been booked for this week and the following week. 

“If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “This is the safest option for our law enforcement, aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers. Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.”

Illegal aliens submitting their intent to voluntarily self-deport in CBP Home will also be deprioritized for detention and removal ahead of their departure as long as they demonstrate they are making meaningful strides in …
I’ve fought to limit the impact of 🚁 on our constituents —introducing bills and pressing the FAA to act. But after a crash took six lives, operators offered discounts instead of reforms. If they won’t keep passengers and our communities safe, why should they be allowed to operate? More to come. 🚁🔨
Last point: Only Congress decides how your tax dollars are spent. If Republicans find the courage to do what’s right, we can reject this reckless agenda and begin to chart a better course.
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Voting History
550 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
2025-02-26H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-26H.R. 804 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-26H.R. 788 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-25H. Res. 161 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-25H. Res. 161 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-25H.R. 818 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-25H.R. 832 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-24H.R. 825 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-13H.R. 35 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-12H.R. 77 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-12H.R. 77 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-02-11H. Res. 122 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-11H. Res. 122 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-10H.R. 736 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-10H.R. 692 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-07H.R. 26 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-07H.R. 26 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Approve amendmentYESYESFailed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-02-05H.R. 776 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-02-04H.R. 43 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-23H.R. 471 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-23H.R. 375 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 165 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-22H.R. 187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-21H.R. 186 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-15H.R. 33 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageYESNOPassed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYESFailed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-03Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTINGJohnson (LA)
2025-01-03Call by StatesPRESENTPassed

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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