Garamendi, John

Democrat

House of Representatives

California — District 8

Years in Office

237

Bills Sponsored

3653

Cosponsored

Contact

Office2428 Rayburn House Office Building

Phone(202) 225-1880

Official Website

Committees (8)

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

House Committee on Armed Services

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Water Resources and Environment

Highways and Transit

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management

Strategic Forces

Readiness

Ranking Member

2026 Election

Garamendi, John — Independent (Incumbent)

Running in California District 8

Election details for this seat will appear here when available.

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Voting Patterns

Votes with party

35%

Votes with Democrat

Crosses party lines

65%

Votes against party

Missed votes

1 of 47

Total votes

of 47 roll calls

Garamendi, John votes with Democrat 35% of the time and crosses party lines more often than average. They've missed 2% of roll call votes.

Recent Votes

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Feb 11, 2026· Passed

Nay

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Yea

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes

Jan 22, 2026· Passed

Nay

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 8, 2026· Passed

Yea

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes

Dec 10, 2025· Passed

Nay

Social Media

@RepGaramendi on X repgaramendi on Facebook YouTube Channel

Official Sources

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Currently serving in Congress