John Garamendi

Democrat

House of Representatives

California — District 8

Years in Office

240

Bills Sponsored

3747

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

John Garamendi — 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

56%

Votes with Democrat

Crosses party lines

44%

Votes against party

Missed votes

30%

14 of 46

Total votes

of 46 roll calls

Garamendi, John votes with Democrat 56% of the time and crosses party lines more often than average. They've missed 30% of roll call votes.

Recent Votes

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Jul 22, 2026· Passed

Nay

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes

May 15, 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

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

Sep 18, 2025· Passed

Nay

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

Sep 18, 2025· Passed

Nay

Social Media

@RepGaramendi on X repgaramendi on Facebook YouTube Channel

Official Sources

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Currently serving in Congress