While families miss paychecks and federal workers face furloughs, Members of Congress keep getting paid when the government shuts down. It’s just plain wrong.
That’s why I introduced the a bipartisan bill to block congressional salaries during shutdowns.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 7
Eugene Simon Vindman
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Voting Record — 496
Yes49%
No49%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align91%
Cross-party9%
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Eugene Simon Vindman
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 7
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Eugene Simon's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 55 sponsored · 365 cosponsored
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From my family to yours, wishing you a blessed Yom Kippur and an easy fast.
The Department of Agriculture has sidelined nearly half its workforce.
With every single policy, Trump has made farm country pay for the mistakes of his administration.
Our farmers deserve leadership that works with them — not against them.
Want to hear something crazy?
Congress gets paid when the government shuts down — even though thousands of Americans don’t.
That's why I directed the U.S. House to withhold my paycheck during this shutdown.
Congress must play by the same rules as everyone else.
W/ @calltoactivism.bsky.social
The threats against Rep. Jayapal from an elected GOP official are appalling.
Violent rhetoric has no place in America.
I urge my Republican colleagues to condemn these threats and help turn down the heat.
Tens of thousands of federal workers, service members, and contractors in Virginia’s Seventh District are waking up to the uncertainty of a shutdown.
My office will keep pressing for a bipartisan solution to reopen the government.
Find FAQs & resources here👇
vindman.house.gov/government-s...
Reckless Washington Republicans have driven us into a shutdown.
I’m ready to support a budget that protects health care, invests in our public schools, and lowers costs for families.
It’s time to stop the political games and find real solutions to reopen the government.
You can’t make this stuff up.
Farmers in Virginia’s Seventh District don’t want handouts or bailouts — they want to sell their crops at a fair price.
If the Trump administration knows its policies are hurting producers, then it’s time to do something about it.
This morning, my House Democratic colleagues showed up to work ready to pass a budget that protects health care, invests in our public schools, and lowers costs for hardworking families.
If only the House GOP could say the same...
If you see your fellow Americans as the enemy, you have no business being Commander-in-Chief.
A shutdown just hours away — and it’s completely preventable.
Thousands of Virginians and Americans across our country would pay the price.
Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune need to stop the brinkmanship and work with Democrats to fund the government.
Working families know the deal: if you don’t do your job, you don’t get paid.
Congress should play by the same rules.
That’s why I’m pushing to block lawmaker pay during a government shutdown — and why I’ve already directed the U.S. House to withhold my salary.
Virginia is home to tens of thousands of federal employees who keep our country running.
If Republicans force a shutdown, they shouldn’t be left without support.
That’s why I’m backing Rep. Sarah Elfreth's bill to extend unemployment insurance to those required to work during a shutdown.
🚨 I just instructed the U.S. House to withhold my salary if the government shuts down.
No Member of Congress deserves a paycheck while the GOP majority drives us into crisis and leaves federal workers, service members, contractors, and small businesses paying the price.
The Trump administration illegally released the private military records of @repsherrill.bsky.social — including her Social Security number.
This is both a break of privacy and a blatant abuse of power. We cannot let this become the new normal.
Happy 126th birthday to Veterans of Foreign Wars!
For more than a century, you’ve stood with America’s veterans, service members, and their families. I’m proud to honor your legacy of service and sacrifice — and grateful for all you do for those who have served.
But if Republicans refuse to come to the table and continue pushing a partisan plan that harms Virginia families, they’ll leave us no choice.
It’s time we find real solutions to keep the government open. (3/3)
I don’t want a shutdown. What I want is a responsible budget that invests in our schools, lowers costs for families, and protects Virginians’ healthcare.
The clock is ticking. I am ready and willing to support that kind of bill today. (2/3)
Our federal workers, contractors, and service members should never be left in limbo over their next paycheck.
Yet here we are again — just one day out from another potential government shutdown. (1/3)
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Voting History496 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
496 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | H.R. 1642 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-22 | S.J. Res. 31 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | H. Res. 436 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-22 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-20 | S.J. Res. 13 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H.R. 1223 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-20 | H. Res. 426 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1286 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-19 | H.R. 1263 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2240 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-15 | H.R. 2255 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 352 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2243 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H. Res. 405 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-14 | H.R. 2215 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H.R. 249 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 30 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-08 | H.R. 276 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 881 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-05-07 | H.R. 1503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-10 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1228 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.