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Paul Tonko

DemocratNew YorkCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

How they voted 681

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

Partial vote history. See collection coverage

All votes (681)Yea / Aye (283)Nay / No (385)Not Voting (9)Present (3)Other (1)
House vote #141 · 2025H.Res. 436
Nay

Advance rules for considering the broad tax and spending bill

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 1 is a broad reconciliation bill covering taxes, federal spending and programs, and the statutory debt limit; its provisions include changes to SNAP eligibility, work requirements, and state costs. This vote ordered the previous question on the rules resolution, limiting further debate and amendments to that resolution. It passed, advancing the rules process rather than passing H.R. 1.

Context: The supplied summary is dated May 22 and labeled “Passed House”; it describes that version of H.R. 1, but does not establish the exact text governed by this consideration resolution.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Official question
On Ordering the Previous Question
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Related proposals
  • H.R. 1 · Background version 2025-05-22
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
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House vote #140 · 2025H.Res. 436
Nay

Consider rules for the broad tax and spending bill

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 1 is a broad reconciliation bill addressing taxes, federal spending and programs, and the statutory debt limit, including changes to SNAP. This vote considered the resolution setting the terms for the House’s consideration of H.R. 1; the resolution passed. This was a procedural vote on the rules resolution, not a vote to pass the underlying bill.

Context: The supplied summary is dated May 22 and labeled “Passed House”; it describes that version of H.R. 1, but does not establish the exact text governed by this consideration resolution.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Official question
On Consideration of the Resolution
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Related proposals
  • H.R. 1 · Background version 2025-05-22
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #139 · 2025H.Res. 436
Nay

Allow consideration of H.R. 1 reconciliation legislation

AI-assisted summary

The House passed a resolution setting the terms for considering H.R. 1, a bill described as reconciliation legislation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14. This vote approved the consideration procedure; it did not pass H.R. 1 or decide its policy contents.

Context: The supplied records do not describe H.R. 1’s substantive provisions.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Official question
On Consideration of the Resolution
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #138 · 2025ADJOURN
Yea

Adjourn the House

AI-assisted summary

The House voted on a motion to adjourn, which would have ended the sitting. The motion failed, so the House did not adjourn as a result of this vote.

Context: Official House roll call held on May 21, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
ADJOURN
Official question
On Motion to Adjourn
Chamber result
Failed
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record
House vote #137 · 2025S.J.Res. 13
Nay

Pass resolution to nullify bank merger application review rule

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would nullify an Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rule revising how applications for proposed bank mergers are reviewed, including changes to expedited reviews and streamlined application forms. The House passed the resolution. This vote approves the congressional disapproval resolution; it is not a vote on an individual bank merger application.

Context: The background summarizes the resolution as introduced on February 4, 2025; the record does not establish whether that was the exact text passed by the House.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act
Official question
On Passage
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #136 · 2025H.R. 1223
Yea

Require an ocean-research fleet cybersecurity and telecom plan

AI-assisted summary

The ANCHOR Act concerns a plan to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, a fleet of research vessels. The House passed the bill under a procedure for considering and passing legislation; this was a vote on the bill itself, not merely on whether to take it up. The plan would assess needs, costs and implementation timing and include a spending plan.

Context: The background summarizes the February 12, 2025 introduced version; the supplied records do not establish whether later changes were made before this vote.

House vote #135 · 2025H.Res. 426
No

Set consideration rules for bank, EPA and budget resolutions

AI-assisted summary

The House passed a resolution setting rules for considering S.J. Res. 13, which would nullify a Treasury bank-merger rule, and S.J. Res. 31, which would nullify an EPA rule on reclassifying major sources of air pollution. It also waived a requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider certain Rules Committee reports on the same day they are presented, for resolutions related to budgetary levels through fiscal year 2034. This vote set consideration rules; it did not itself nullify the agency rules.

Context: The resolution also covers certain budget-related resolutions; the supplied summary does not identify each one.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Official question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Legislative background
Reported to House · 2025-05-19. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #134 · 2025H.Res. 426
Nay

Limit debate on House rules for agency rule reversals and budget resolutions

AI-assisted summary

The resolution sets the terms for House consideration of Senate resolutions that would nullify specified Treasury and EPA rules, along with certain budget-related resolutions. The House voted to end debate on the rule-setting resolution and move toward a vote on it; this did not approve the underlying resolutions or reverse the agency rules. Limiting debate does not itself instantly end all debate.

Context: The supplied summary does not identify the particular budget-related resolutions covered beyond their relation to committee instructions for FY2025–FY2034 budget levels.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Official question
On Ordering the Previous Question
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Legislative background
Reported to House · 2025-05-19. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #133 · 2025H.R. 1286
Yea

Pass veterans claims forms assessment and improvement bill

AI-assisted summary

The Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess VA forms sent to claimants and recommend ways to make them clearer and better organized. It also requires the VA to implement certain recommendations within two years of receiving the assessment. The House passed the bill under a procedure for considering measures quickly.

Context: The background describes the version introduced on February 13, 2025; the record does not establish whether the text passed was amended.

Sources & original record
Official title
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-02-13. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #132 · 2025H.R. 1263
Yea

Pass the Strengthening the Quad Act on U.S. cooperation

AI-assisted summary

The Strengthening the Quad Act directs the State Department to seek a working group with Japan, Australia, and India and to report to Congress on a strategy for stronger cooperation with the Quad. The strategy would cover existing initiatives and recommend ways to address barriers, strengthen U.S. leadership, and support successful efforts. The House passed the bill under a procedure for considering measures quickly.

Context: The background describes the version introduced on February 12, 2025; the record does not establish whether the text passed was amended.

Sources & original record
Official title
Strengthening the Quad Act
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Strengthening the Quad Act
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-02-12. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #131 · 2025H.R. 2240
Yea

Pass law enforcement officer safety and wellness data bill

AI-assisted summary

The bill requires the Department of Justice to report on targeted attacks against law enforcement officers, whether those attacks could be added to existing crime reporting systems, and mental health resources available to officers. The House passed the bill on final passage; this was a vote to approve the measure, not just to take it up.

Context: The background describes the version introduced on March 21, 2025; the record does not establish whether the text passed was amended.

Sources & original record
Official title
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
Official question
On Passage
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-03-21. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #130 · 2025H.R. 2255
Nay

House passed bill creating a program to buy retired service firearms

AI-assisted summary

The bill directs the General Services Administration to create a program allowing federal law enforcement officers to buy retired firearms from the agencies that issued them. The House voted on passage, and the bill passed. Passing the bill in the House did not by itself make it law.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the bill as introduced; the text considered at passage may have differed.

Sources & original record
Official title
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Official question
On Passage
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-03-21. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #129 · 2025H.Res. 352
Yea

House adopted resolution urging leaders to counter antisemitism

AI-assisted summary

The resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter antisemitism. The House agreed to the resolution on a motion to suspend the rules, so the resolution was adopted; this vote did not enact a law.

Context: The supplied summary describes the resolution as introduced.

Sources & original record
Official title
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-04-24. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #128 · 2025H.R. 2243
Nay

House passed bill expanding concealed-carry rights for law enforcement officers

AI-assisted summary

The LEOSA Reform Act broadens the authority of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines, including in specified public places and facilities. It also allows states to reduce how often retired officers must meet certain qualification standards. The House voted on passage, and the bill passed; that vote alone did not make it law.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the bill as introduced; the text considered at passage may have differed.

House vote #127 · 2025H.Res. 405
No

House adopts rule for considering three law enforcement bills

AI-assisted summary

The resolution set the terms for House consideration of three bills: one concerning law enforcement officer safety and wellness data, one to reform LEOSA, and one about federal law enforcement officers purchasing their service weapons. The House agreed to the resolution. This procedural vote did not pass the three bills themselves.

Context: The supplied record does not provide the resolution’s specific terms for considering the bills.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Official question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #126 · 2025H.Res. 405
Nay

House ends debate on rule for three law enforcement bills

AI-assisted summary

The rule concerned House consideration of bills on law enforcement officer safety and wellness data, LEOSA reform, and federal law enforcement officers purchasing their service weapons. The House voted to end debate on the rule and move toward a vote on adopting it; this did not pass the rule or the bills.

Context: The supplied record does not provide the rule’s specific terms for considering the bills.

Sources & original record
Official title
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Official question
On Ordering the Previous Question
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2240) Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, (H.R. 2243) LEOSA Reform Act, and (H.R. 2255) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #125 · 2025H.R. 2215
Yea

House passes Salem maritime park redesignation and boundary study bill

AI-assisted summary

The bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park and directs the Interior Department to study and report on whether additional maritime, coastal defense, and military history sites should be included. The House passed the bill. The supplied summary describes the version introduced on March 18, 2025, and does not establish whether that was the exact text passed.

Context: The background summarizes the introduced version, not necessarily the exact text passed.

Sources & original record
Official title
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-03-18. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #124 · 2025H.R. 249
Yea

House passed bill renaming two Paterson park facilities for Bill Pascrell

AI-assisted summary

The bill renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The House passed the bill on a motion to suspend the rules and pass it. Passage by the House alone did not make it law.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the bill as introduced; the text considered at passage may have differed.

Sources & original record
Official title
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-01-09. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #123 · 2025H.Con.Res. 30
Yea

House supports resolution honoring local law enforcement officers

AI-assisted summary

The concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks local law enforcement officers and their families, honors officers who died in the line of duty, and encourages collaboration between agencies and their communities. The House agreed to the resolution under a procedure for considering measures; this vote approved the resolution, not a change to law.

Context: The available background describes the version introduced May 6, 2025; it may not reflect changes before the vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers
Official question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Chamber result
Passed
Measure title
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-05-06. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
House vote #122 · 2025H.R. 276
No

House passes bill renaming Gulf of Mexico

AI-assisted summary

The Gulf of America Act would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps. The House passed the bill; this vote was passage in the House, not enactment of the bill into law.

Context: The available background describes the version introduced January 9, 2025; it may not reflect changes before passage.