Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 12th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.

Nadler (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 12th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 25, 2024.^[source]

Nadler was first elected to Congress in 1992. He represented New York's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 1993 to 2013. Click here for more information on Nadler's career.

At the beginning of the 116th Congress, Nadler was assigned as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, where he previously served as ranking member. For more information on Nadler's committee assignments, click here.

Nadler co-founded the House Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality Caucus. He authored two Congressional amicus briefs in the Supreme Court cases Obergefell v. Hodges and United States v. Windsor. Nadler is also a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, the Congressional Arts Caucus, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.^[1]

Biography

Jerrold Nadler was born in New York, New York. Nadler graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1965. He earned a B.A. from Columbia University in 1969 and a J.D. from Fordham University in 1978. Nadler's career experience includes working as a legislative assistant.^[2]

Elections

2024

New York's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

The primary will occur on June 25, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 12

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 12 on June 25, 2024.

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2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 12

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler defeated Mike Zumbluskas and Mikhail Itkis in the general election for U.S. House New York District 12 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jerrold Nadler (D / Working Families Party)	81.6	200,890
	Mike Zumbluskas (R / Conservative Party / Parent Party)	17.9	44,173
	Mikhail Itkis (Itkis Campaign)	0.3	631
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	411

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 246,105
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Gil Obler (G)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 12

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler defeated incumbent Carolyn B. Maloney, Suraj Patel, and Ashmi Sheth in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 12 on August 23, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jerrold Nadler	55.4	49,744
	Carolyn B. Maloney	24.4	21,916
	Suraj Patel	19.0	17,011
	Ashmi Sheth	1.0	937
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	128

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 89,736
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Zumbluskas advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 12.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Mike Zumbluskas advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 12.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jerrold Nadler advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 12.

2020

New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 10

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler defeated Cathy Bernstein and Michael Madrid in the general election for U.S. House New York District 10 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jerrold Nadler (Working Families Party / D)	74.5	206,310
	Cathy Bernstein (R / Conservative Party)	24.1	66,889
	Michael Madrid (L)	1.2	3,370
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	407

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 276,976
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Jeanne Nigro (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler defeated Lindsey Boylan and Jonathan Herzog in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10 on June 23, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jerrold Nadler	67.3	51,054
	Lindsey Boylan	21.8	16,511
	Jonathan Herzog	10.3	7,829
	Other/Write-in votes	0.6	445

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,839
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Cathy Bernstein advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 10.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Dylan Stevenson (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Cathy Bernstein advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 10.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Michael Madrid advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 10.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jerrold Nadler advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 10.

2018

See also: New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 10

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler defeated Naomi Levin in the general election for U.S. House New York District 10 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jerrold Nadler (D)	82.1	173,095
	Naomi Levin (R)	17.9	37,619

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 210,714 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10

Incumbent Jerrold Nadler advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10 on June 26, 2018.

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Holly Lynch (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 10

Naomi Levin advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 10 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Naomi Levin

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2016

See also: New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Jerrold Nadler (D) defeated Philip Rosenthal (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Nadler defeated Mikhail Oliver Rosenberg in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2016.^[3]^[4]

**U.S. House, New York District 10 General Election, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler Incumbent	78.1%	192,371
	Republican	Philip Rosenthal	21.9%	53,857
Total Votes				246,228
Source: New York Board of Elections

**U.S. House, New York, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jerrold Nadler Incumbent	89.5%	27,270
Oliver Rosenberg	10.5%	3,206
Total Votes		30,476
Source: New York State Board of Elections

2014

See also: New York's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014

In 2014, Nadler won re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 10th District. Nadler ran unopposed for the Democratic and Working Families Party nominations in the primary on June 24, 2014. He went on to defeat Ross Brady (Conservative) and Michael Dilger ("Flourish Every Person") in the general election.^[5] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

**U.S. House, New York District 10 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler Incumbent	87.4%	89,080
	Conservative	Ross Brady	11.8%	12,042
	Flourish Every Person	Michael Dilger	0.5%	554
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.2%	205
Total Votes				101,881
Source: New York State Board of Elections, NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021

2012

See also: New York's 10th Congressional District elections, 2012

Nadler won re-election in 2012. Due to New York's redistricting, his territory became the 10th District rather than the 8th. Nadler was unopposed in the Democratic and Working Families Party primaries and faced Republican Michael Chan in the general election on November 6, 2012.^[6] Nadler was re-elected in November.^[7]

**U.S. House, New York District 10 General Election, 2012**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler Incumbent	80.7%	165,743
	Republican	Michael Chan	19.2%	39,413
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.1%	193
Total Votes				205,349
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed September 1, 2021

Full history

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2010

On November 2, 2010, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Susan L. Kone (R) in the general election.^[8]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	75.5%	98,839
	Republican	Susan L. Kone	24.4%	31,996
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.1%	93
Total Votes				130,928

2008

On November 4, 2008, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Grace Lin (R) in the general election.^[9]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	80.4%	160,775
	Republican	Grace Lin	19.5%	39,062
	N/A	Write-in votes	0%	24
Total Votes				199,861

2006

On November 7, 2006, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eleanor Friedman (R) and Dennis E. Adornato (Conservative) in the general election.^[10]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	76.2%	108,536
	Republican	Eleanor Friedman	12.2%	17,413
	Conservative	Dennis E. Adornato	1.2%	1,673
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	10.5%	14,906
Total Votes				142,528

2004

On November 2, 2004, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Peter Hort (R) in the general election.^[11]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	64.4%	162,082
	Republican	Peter Hort	15.6%	39,240
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	20%	50,328
Total Votes				251,650

2002

On November 5, 2002, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jim Farrin (R), Alan Jay Gerber (Conservative), Dan Wentzel (G) and Joseph Dobrian (L) in the general election.^[12]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	57.2%	81,002
	Republican	Jim Farrin	13.9%	19,674
	Conservative	Alan Jay Gerber	2.4%	3,361
	Green	Dan Wentzel	1.4%	1,918
	Libertarian	Joseph Dobrian	0.4%	526
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	24.8%	35,095
Total Votes				141,576

2000

On November 7, 2000, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Marian S. Henry (R), Anthony A. LaBella (Conservative), Dan Wentzel (G) and Harry Kresky (I) in the general election.^[13]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	66%	150,273
	Republican	Marian S. Henry	11.9%	27,057
	Green	Dan Wentzel	2.1%	4,765
	Conservative	Anthony A. LaBella	0.8%	1,849
	Independence	Harry Kresky	0.5%	1,025
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	18.7%	42,615
Total Votes				227,584

1998

On November 3, 1998, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Theodore Howard (R) in the general election.^[14]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 1998
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	70.6%	108,408
	Republican	Theodore Howard	12%	18,383
	Blank/Scattering	Write-in	17.5%	26,846
Total Votes				153,637

1996

On November 5, 1996, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Benjamin (R) and George A. Galip, Jr. (Conservative) in the general election.^[15]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 1996
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	65.6%	123,809
	Republican	Michael Benjamin	13.3%	25,005
	Conservative	George A. Galip, Jr.	1.3%	2,381
	Blank/Scattering	Write-in	19.9%	37,508
Total Votes				188,703

1994

On November 8, 1994, Jerrold Nadler won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David L. Askren (R) and Margaret V. Byrnes (Conservative) in the general election.^[16]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 1994
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler incumbent	66.8%	103,268
	Republican	David L. Askren	13.7%	21,132
	Conservative	Margaret V. Byrnes	1.9%	3,008
	Blank/Scattering	Write-in	17.6%	27,139
Total Votes				154,547

1992

On November 3, 1992, Jerrold Nadler won election to the United States House. He defeated David L. Askren (R), Margaret V. Byrnes (Conservative) and Arthur R. Block (New Alliance) in the general election.^[17]

U.S. House, New York District 8 General Election, 1992
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerrold Nadler	59.7%	132,172
	Republican	David L. Askren	11.5%	25,548
	Conservative	Margaret V. Byrnes	2.3%	5,180
	New Alliance	Arthur R. Block	0.6%	1,224
	Blank/Scattering	Write-in	25.9%	57,337
Total Votes				221,461

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A veteran Democratic Congressman who has been described as the “Liberal Lion” of the New York Congressional Delegation, and a “true reformer” from his first days in politics, Jerrold "Jerry" Nadler got his start as one of the “West Side Kids”—a group of young activists committed to remaking the politics of New York City to ensure that elected officials better served the needs of everyday New Yorkers. As the current Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerry has been a relentless defender of our country’s democracy from leading two impeachment efforts against Donald Trump to defending our Constitution’s fundamental promise of equality for all, and proudly standing on the front lines in the fight for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, racial justice, and the First Amendment rights guaranteeing freedom of expression and religion.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Strengthen Democracy & Rule of Law
Reduce Economic Inequality
Fight Climate Change

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, I have also been proud to use every tool at my disposal to address the issues facing our country. My committee has jurisdiction over many of the most pressing and vital issues – from civil rights to immigration to gun control.

A few of the major pieces of legislation that I have brought to the floor and been instrumental in passing the House:

• The John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would restore key protections for minority voters.
• The American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide legal protections and a path to citizenship for Dreamers.
• The Equality Act, which would provide comprehensive civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans.
• The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would reform policing in a variety of ways.
• Legislation to require universal gun background checks.
• The NO BAN Act, to ensure that no president could enact another Muslim Ban, like President Trump imposed.
• Legislation to remove the deadline for finally ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment; and
• Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

I have also never stopped fighting for NY. I have worked tirelessly to help NY recover from the 9/11 WTC attacks, as well as health care and compensation for the responders and survivors. I am also proud of the many educational, cultural, and social welfare organizations based in the district and proud to have helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars home to NYC.

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Campaign website

Nadler's campaign website stated the following:^[18]

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Defending our Democracy

When our republic was most at risk, Jerry stepped in.

As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerry has served as a bulwark against wannabe tyrants like Donald Trump and Republicans who seek to suppress the right to vote. Jerry stood up to Trump’s self-dealing and self-serving bullying and impeached him twice–once for his abuses of power and obstruction of Congress, and then again after the lawless former President incited the January 6th insurrection.

Jerry’s oversight of government officials and agencies has hardly been limited to Trump–he has led efforts to hold agencies like ICE, CBP, DOJ, and others accountable for abuses ranging from the family separation policy to DHS’ violent policing tactics against peaceful protestors. The reputation that Jerry has developed–as a tough, unflinching protector of American democracy–is based on his unwavering commitment to protecting our fragile democratic experiment from those who seek to corrupt and undermine it.

With Republicans working overtime to disenfranchise voters–disproportionately impacting communities of color–Jerry has fought to resist cynical, anti-democratic efforts and protect access to the ballot. He led the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act through the House, held hearings to ensure our elections are safe from external and foreign interference, and ensured that COVID relief packages included funds to facilitate safe elections in the midst of a pandemic.

Delivering for New Yorkers

New Yorkers know they have a champion in Jerry Nadler.

Over his years in Congress, Jerry has delivered tens of billions in funding for New Yorkers, ensuring that our city has greener parks, safer streets, and state-of-the-art medical facilities. He has been one of the fiercest fighters in Congress for NYCHA residents and has helped secure the resources necessary to keep tens of thousands of public housing families in their homes.

Throughout his time in Congress–and especially during his tenure on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee–Jerry has led efforts to streamline transit networks within New York, as well as those that connect New York to the rest of the country. Whether it’s the Second Avenue Subway, the Moynihan Train Station, the Gateway Program (set to begin construction in 2023), the Cross Harbor Freight Program, or billions in dedicated funding to repair and enhance existing New York transportation needs, many of the large transportation projects that improve the lives of New Yorkers have only come to fruition thanks to Jerry’s relentless advocacy.

During COVID-19, which hit New York harder than anywhere else, Jerry–the Dean of New York’s Congressional Delegation–worked to provide assistance to the families and small businesses that required help the most. He delivered public funds to struggling small businesses and restaurants, led efforts in Washington to expand benefits and assistance for those who lost their jobs, and made sure that schools received all they needed to safely welcome back returning students and teachers.

Women’s Rights

It’s long past time for full equality. Women have waited long enough.

On top of being one of Congress’ fiercest advocates for equal rights for all, Jerry has been a proud feminist his entire life and has used his power to advance countless causes important to women. On this crucial issue, Jerry’s record is long and robust: he fought to combat the pay gap and coauthored the seminal Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, has worked relentlessly to protect reproductive rights, introduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to require workplaces to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant women and protect women from retaliation, and much more.

Women’s equality is anything but a new priority for Jerry–when he served in the New York Assembly, before entering Congress, he was the first-ever man to receive the New York State Chapter of the National Organization for Women’s “Legislator of the Year” Award.

As Judiciary Committee Chair, Jerry has made the most of this unique opportunity to advance the causes important to women. He led vital efforts to pass the long-stalled Equal Rights Amendment and was a key figure in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This year, Jerry led the Judiciary Committee in taking historic action by outlawing the forced arbitration clauses that have scared so many women victims of sexual assault into silence. President Biden signed that legislation into law in March, delivering justice to countless women and making American workplaces safer.

LBGTQIA+ Rights

LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights.

Fighting to expand civil rights protections has always been a fundamental element of Jerry’s identity, as New York’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community can attest. The Advocate–a leading LGBTQIA+ publication–wrote that Jerry “is one of the nation’s fiercest protectors of LGBT rights and a powerful ally for trans equality” and for good reason: Jerry has been an original co-sponsor of countless major pieces of LGBT civil rights legislation for decades. Not only did he himself write the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), the Father Mychal Judge Act, and the Equal Access to Social Security Act, Jerry led the charge to pass the anti-discriminatory Equality Act through the House as Judiciary Chair, a historic feat he accomplished in 2019.

Jerry also led the Congressional amicus briefs in both Windsor and Obergefell, the two seismic Supreme Court cases that ultimately precipitated marriage equality. For New Yorkers, that should come as little surprise: Jerry was the very first New York Congressmember to publicly support marriage equality. And visitors to Manhattan’s Stonewall National Monument now have a place to celebrate the bravery of those who threw those bricks against anti-LBGTQIA+ discrimination thanks to Jerry’s powerful advocacy. The LGBTQIA+ community could not ask for a stronger ally than Jerry Nadler.

Healthcare

Every American should be able to access affordable, quality healthcare.

Jerry believes that in the wealthiest nation in our world’s history, the government can and should provide affordable, accessible, reliable healthcare to every one of its citizens. That’s why he was an original cosponsor of the Medicare-for-All Act and has fought for years to enshrine it into law. There’s no better or quicker way to guarantee the human right that is healthcare.

Jerry has led efforts to protect the health of mothers in the workplace through his landmark bill, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, introduced sweeping legislation to lower exorbitant prescription drug costs, battled extremist efforts to weaken birth control protections, and, of course, has worked tirelessly throughout the entirety of his career to protect women’s reproductive rights, including abortion.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Jerry fought hard to fund measures to protect New Yorkers’ health. He helped secure billions to repair HVAC systems so that the air in our schools was clean and safe for kids and teachers alike, worked to deliver more vaccine resources from the federal government to New Yorkers, and shepherded legislation into law to compensate public safety officers who became disabled or died after contracting COVID in the line of duty.

Finally, unlike some others, Jerry has always believed in science and trusted vaccines–and has always stood by the public health experts vouching for their safety, even when fringe voices baselessly argued otherwise. During COVID, when so many Americans needlessly and preventably died due to their distrust of vaccinations, the danger of anti-vaccine rhetoric was made horribly clear.

Safeguarding the Environment

The climate crisis is the existential challenge of our moment. We must be bold.

There is no challenge facing our city, our country, and our world as urgent or as grave as that of climate change. New Yorkers have already weathered some of the consequences of our warming planet, with increasing average temperatures, heavy rainfall events that paralyze our city’s public transit systems, and storm surges–like that of Hurricane Sandy–that caused billions of dollars worth of damage and cost 44 New Yorkers their lives.

When it comes to climate change, our response must meet the moment. Jerry believes that the only way to confront a problem this immense is with a solution equally big and bold. That’s why he was an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in renewable and zero-emissions power sources, and create future-facing, high-paying jobs. We can’t pass this crisis onto the next generation–Jerry knows that we need to act now, and we need to act with conviction.

9/11 Survivors

New Yorkers lived through a devastating trauma, and then they got sick. Jerry has never stopped fighting for them.

The Twin Towers stood in Jerry’s congressional district, hundreds who died on that horrific day were his constituents, and the fires that burned in Ground Zero for four months afterward got countless New Yorkers terribly sick. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, Jerry led efforts to secure tens of billions of dollars in federal funding to help New York clean up and recover. In the years that followed, as more and more New Yorkers (many of them first responders) began to fall ill from inhaling the toxic chemicals that poured forth from the gaping hole where the towers once stood, Jerry fought to compel the federal government to stop lying about the dangers of the site and deliver needed compensation for first responders and survivors. And as Judiciary Chair, Jerry has wielded his influence to ensure that the Victim’s Compensation Fund remains properly funded for years to come.

Jerry has always believed–and always will–that after all 9/11 first responders and survivors sacrificed for us, the least we can do in return is provide them with the support they deserve and need.

Immigration

This is a country of immigrants. It’s past time our laws–and our rhetoric–reflect that fundamental fact.

Throughout his career, Jerry has been a steadfast champion for the rights of the immigrants who make up the civic fabric of our nation. As Judiciary Chair, he worked to create a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers, led the charge and introduced the legislation to overturn Trump’s hateful, racist Muslim Ban, and secured key funding in President Biden’s Build Back Better framework for priorities crucial to immigrants, including resources that would unclog the green card backlog.

Like most Americans, Jerry is a descendant of immigrants: this issue is personal to him. When the news broke about Trump’s abhorrent family separation policy, Jerry put his body in harm’s way while visiting an ICE facility–he literally placed his foot in a door so that ICE officers could not hide their actions from the world–in an effort to reunite separated families.

Jerry is committed to fighting for comprehensive immigration reform and equally committed to protecting immigrants from Republicans and their hateful, divisive rhetoric. He’ll keep leading the Judiciary Committee–which has jurisdiction over immigration-related issues–with the same compassion and dedication to advocating for the most vulnerable among us.

Israel

There can be peace–but only if we reject extremism.

As the last remaining Jewish Member of Congress from New York, Jerry is a national leader within the Democratic party on all issues related to Jewish values, and especially Israel. Jerry has always been a strong supporter of a two-state solution and believes that both the Israeli and the Palestinian people possess the right to self-determination and security. He has consistently repudiated the extremism on both sides of the debate–Jerry has called on the Israeli government to adhere to democratic norms while vehemently condemning any rhetoric denying Israel’s right to exist.

Jerry has also been a singularly outspoken voice against pernicious antisemitism. He was among the first Members of Congress to take on the fight against BDS, has provided steady opposition to efforts to legitimize and expand the BDS movement within New York’s higher education institutions, and has led numerous Congressional resolutions rejecting antisemitism.

Restoring Balance to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has traveled far from the mainstream. If we don’t want dangerous decisions to become the norm, we must take action.

The Supreme Court’s decision to discard decades of settled precedent and overturn Roe was shocking and yet entirely unsurprising: this is a Supreme Court that has fled from the mainstream values held by the majority of our nation, choosing instead to represent only the far-right extremes and monied interests. If we don’t take drastic, sweeping action, all the rights we have come to know as fundamental–the right to access contraception, marry someone of the same sex, and more–could find themselves declared unconstitutional at any moment.

Jerry has been one of the leading government voices calling for systemic reform of the highest court in our land–reform that is necessary lest the Court lose any tiny shred of legitimacy it might still retain. That’s why he introduced legislation to expand the size of the Court: so that Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell’s radical, deeply unethical court-packing doesn’t slide our country to the extreme right for generations to come.

Legalizing Marijuana

It’s time to legalize marijuana. We have a rare opportunity to repair injustices as we do it.

The War on Drugs has devastated our country and disproportionately harmed communities of color. Jerry has led sweeping Congressional efforts to correct those systemic injustices by introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which would federally decriminalize marijuana and ensure that no one can be discriminated against for a past marijuana conviction.

The lingering, residual consequences of decades of racist drug policies cannot be understated, which is why Jerry has consistently centered restorative justice within marijuana reform. The MORE Act seeks to not only expunge prior marijuana convictions–it would create a fairer future by taxing legalized cannabis sales and using the proceeds to invest in the very communities most impacted by the War on Drugs. It is only by acknowledging the wrongs of the past–and taking action to correct that history of harm–that we can begin to repair decades of economic and racial inequality.

Limiting Corporate Power

Our economy should work for the many, not the few.

Jerry has always believed that our economy should prioritize workers before the interests of outsized corporations. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerry has led far-reaching bipartisan investigations into the state of competition within the digital economy, examining the dominance that huge companies like Facebook and Amazon possess and the costs that everyday Americans often have to bear as a result. This investigation was deemed revolutionary by those within the antitrust enforcement world and has held huge implications for both the massive corporations that control so much of our economy and the consumers who are left with no choice but to depend upon them.

COVID-19 has made clear the devastating consequences of unchecked corporate consolidation. So many of the economic inconveniences that Americans have faced in the past several years–soaring gas prices, dysfunctional supply chains, formula shortages, and acute price gouging–have been the direct result of insufficient market competition and normalized anticompetitive corporate practices. Jerry has worked hard to correct that imbalance and return the power in our free market back to the consumer, where it belongs.

Protecting Reproductive Rights

Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. We have to fight for our fundamental, Constitutional rights.

It is abhorrent and devastating that a girl born today will have fewer rights over her own body than a woman born forty years ago. The recent overturn of Roe is a galling affront to the rights of women and a shockingly stark reflection of a radical, extremist Supreme Court that refuses to represent anything other than far-right, monied interests. On this issue, Jerry could not be more clear: just as he has his entire career, he will fight with every ounce of his being to defend abortion rights.

Women across the country are rightfully terrified about the grim realities that will define a post-Roe America. We know full well that a world where abortion is illegal is not a world where abortions do not exist–simply one where they are done clandestinely, often dangerously, and result in needless deaths. Of course, the women most at risk are the women already teetering at the margins–low-income women who cannot afford to travel, women of color who face insidious discrimination, and rural women who cannot access quality care.

In Congress, Jerry has emerged as one of the leading voices in the efforts to protect abortion rights. He is such a highly valued and respected leader on this issue that when he ran for Judiciary Committee ranking member, NARAL endorsed him in its first-ever endorsement in a race of that kind–against a pro-choice Congresswoman, no less. And as Judiciary Committee Chair, Jerry was entrusted by House leadership in May of this year–immediately after the leak of the draft Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization opinion–to hold the House’s only hearing on the implications of the case. As Jerry said during that hearing, “the right of women to make reproductive decisions…is a pillar of women’s equality.” He will do everything in his power to restore that right.

Racial Justice

The weight of injustice continues to burden our country. We will not heal unless we take action.

A relentless believer that “all people are created equal,” Jerry has spent his entire career fighting for civil rights and a more fair America. He has overseen efforts to protect voting rights from racist efforts to disenfranchise communities of color, and helped manage the House passage of the historic John Lewis Voting Rights Act. As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Jerry worked to sign into law the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which finally makes lynching an enhanced-penalty federal hate crime.

Jerry is a national leader in the effort to reform often violent and racially discriminatory policing practices. He co-sponsored the End Racial Profiling Act and after the brutal murder of George Floyd, Jerry was one of the key voices behind the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would have banned police chokeholds, ended qualified immunity, and established a national police misconduct registry to prevent brutal police officers escaping accountability. Jerry knows that to truly achieve racial justice, we must focus on restorative justice to correct a long legacy of discrimination. That’s why, when he introduced the MORE Act to federally decriminalize marijuana, he ensured that it included key provisions to deliver opportunities to the communities of color that disproportionately suffered due to the War on Drugs. As we do the hard work of building a brighter future, we cannot ignore the sins of the past–or we are certain to repeat them again.

Reforming America’s Gun Laws

Every victim of gun violence is another reminder of the nightmare we have made for ourselves. Americans shouldn’t have to live in fear.

No country in the world faces the unending nightmare of gun violence that America does. While Republicans act in bad faith and try to deflect needed action with phony arguments that mental health is the cause of this neverending pattern of violence, Jerry knows that Americans aren’t exponentially more susceptible to mental illness than others around the rest of the world. The root of the problem, of course, is the widespread availability of firearms and the outsized, constrictive influence that the NRA and the gun lobby hold. With children being slain in schools and the proliferation of guns allowing for racist hate to travel seamlessly from the darkest corners of the Internet to our country’s streets–like the recent, tragic massacre in Buffalo–calls to delay action are not just desperately misguided, they stink of complicity.

As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Jerry has turned anguish into action. In his first term as Chair, Jerry passed through the House H.R. 8, a historic bill that would close loopholes and expand the background check process. This year, Jerry introduced the Protecting Our Kids Act, one of the most all-encompassing, sweeping gun reform packages ever passed by the House. As one of the House’s most prominent leaders in the fight to reform our nation’s gun laws, Jerry was trusted to lead the Congressional debate on the Safer Communities Act, which would restrict violent abusers from accessing guns, deliver grants to states so that they could establish crucial red flag laws, and stem the flow of trafficked guns to New York. When President Biden signed that bill into law, it marked the most significant action in decades to address gun violence.

Ending the endless wave of gun violence is one of Jerry’s very top priorities. He knows the more guns you get out of dangerous hands, the safer our schools, streets, and subways become. The proud recipient of an F rating from the NRA, Jerry won’t stop fighting until Americans can feel safe from the threat of gun violence. ^[19]

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2020

Jerrold Nadler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nadler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Our country is facing extraordinary challenges from the Trump Administration, and they will not be over after he leaves office. We need to take action to protect the rule of rule of law and democratic institutions against the continuing attacks by the President, his Administration, and their enablers. We also need to take urgent action to reverse rising economic inequality, and to fight the climate change emergency.

I will also continue to push for civil rights and civil liberties (voting rights, protecting immigrants, due process); increasing investment in transportation and in eliminating our dependence on fossil fuels, which will grow the economy, create jobs and reduce the environmental impact; pursuing intelligent economic policies that will stimulate our economy and promote economic growth that reaches all members of our society.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Strengthen Democracy & Rule of Law
Reduce Economic Inequality
Fight Climate Change

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In America today, there is so much hurt and pain and anger. More than 100,000 lives have been lost in a pandemic. 40 million people and counting have lost their jobs and, as a result, their health care, too. And in May, George Floyd's murder by the brutal force of a Minneapolis police officer's knee ignited rage and protests all across the country. As well it should.

While the headlines may be new, the underlying issues are not. And we have a President in Donald Trump who is unfit for office, who disgraces the country, undermines our values, fuels divisions and displays cruelty and immorality in his words and deeds.

But important as it is that we defeat Donald Trump the change we need goes far beyond that.

It's going to take all of us, together, to demand policies that get workers the wages they deserve and Medicare for All, because health care should be a human right.

It's going to take all of us to counter racism - to show that black lives truly matter.

It's going to take all of us to ensure that our government deals with climate change as the existential threat it is.

And it's going to take all of us to protect and defend the rights of our neighbors, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or gender identity.

For all of us who care about creating a more just and more a progressive America, there's so much work to do. I hope you'll give me the chance to keep leading the fight and support my re-election to Congress

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

In America today, there is so much hurt and pain and anger. More than 100,000 lives have been lost in a pandemic that's hit the poor hardest, and black and brown New Yorkers hardest of all. 40 million people and counting have lost their jobs and, as a result, millions have now lost their health care, too. And in May, George Floyd's murder by the brutal force of a Minneapolis police officer's knee ignited rage and protests all across the country. As well it should.

While the headlines may be new, the underlying issues here are not. We have a President in Donald Trump who is unfit for office, who disgraces this country, undermines our values, fuels divisions, displays cruelty and immorality in his words and deeds, and has shown time and time again his failure to unite, failure to lead, failure to manage, failure to serve as Commander in Chief.

But important as it is that we defeat Donald Trump on November 3rd, the change we need goes far beyond what any one President can do.

It's going to take all of us, together, to demand policies that get our essential workers the wages they deserve and Medicare for All, because health care should be a human right.

It's going to take all of us to counter the racism that infects too many police departments-and beyond-to show that black lives truly matter.

It's going to take all of us to ensure that our government takes the threat of climate change urgently, instead of pretending it doesn't exist .

And it's going to take all of us to protect and defend the rights of our neighbors, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, or socioeconomic status.

For all of us who care about creating a more just and more progressive America, there's so much work to do. I hope you'll give me the chance to keep leading the fight on support my re-election to Congress.

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2012

Nadler listed several of his campaign themes on his website:^[20]

Cleaning up America's Electoral System
Defending our Liberties
Educating our Children
Investing in our Transportation Infrastructure
Leading the Charge for Equal Rights
Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing
Promoting New York’s Prosperity and a Strong Economy, and Protecting Working Families
Protecting Americans from Terror and Safeguarding our Communities
Protecting our Environment
Protecting our Health
Recovering from the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Standing up for our Senior Citizens
Strengthening New York’s Neighborhoods and Services to Constituents
Supporting Peace with Security in the Middle East and Fighting Anti-Semitism Around the World

Notable endorsements

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This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage and endorsements scopes.

Notable candidate endorsements by Jerrold Nadler
Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kathy Hochul ^source (D)	Governor of New York (2022)	Primary	Won General
Kathy Hochul ^source (Democratic Party, Working Families Party)	Governor of New York (2022)	Primary	Won General
Andy Levin ^source (D)	U.S. House Michigan District 11 (2022)	Primary	Lost Primary
Hillary Clinton ^source (D)	President of the United States (2016)	Primary	Lost General

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Jerrold Nadler
Measure	Position	Outcome
New York Proposal 1, Redistricting Changes Amendment (2021) ^source	Support	Defeated
New York Proposal 3, Remove 10-Day-Advance Voter Registration Requirement Amendment (2021) ^source	Support	Defeated
New York Proposal 4, Allow for No-Excuse Absentee Voting Amendment (2021) ^source	Support	Defeated

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Nadler was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

Committee on Judiciary, Chair

2019-2020

Nadler was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

Committee on Judiciary, Chair

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Nadler was assigned to the following committees:^[21]

Committee on Judiciary, Ranking member
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

2015-2016

Nadler served on the following committees:^[22]

Judiciary Committee

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials

2013-2014

Nadler served on the following committees:^[23]

Judiciary Committee
- Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice
- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Ranking Member
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

2011-2012

Nadler served on the following committees:^[24]

Judiciary Committee
- Subcommittee on the Constitution
- Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet^[25]
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials^[26]

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Nay

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.^[27]

Passed (310-118)

Nay

To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[28]

Passed (227-201)

Nay

Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[29]

Passed (217-215)

Nay

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[30]

Passed (328-86)

Nay

Lower Energy Costs Act

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[31]

Passed (225-204)

Nay

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[32] Click here to read more.

Passed (219-200)

Nay

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[33] Click here to read more.

Passed (229-197)

Nay

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[34] Click here to read more.

Passed (314-117)

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote

In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[35] Click here to read more.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)

Yea

Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[36] Click here to read more.

Passed (216-210)

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote

In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[37] Click here to read more.

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)

Nay

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[38] Click here to read more.

Passed (221-212)

Yea

Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.

H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[39]

Passed (311-114)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Yea

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[40] Click here to read more.

Passed (228-206)

Yea

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[41] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-210)

Yea

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[42] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-207)

Yea

Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[43]

Passed (220-204)

Yea

For the People Act of 2021

The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[44] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-210)

Yea

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.^[45]

Passed (217-213)

Nay

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[46]

Passed (363-70)

Nay

James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.^[47]

Passed (350-80)

Yea

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[48]

Passed (228-197)

Yea

Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022

The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[49]

Passed (342-88)

Yea

Chips and Science Act

The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[50]

Passed (243-187)

Yea

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021

The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[51]

Passed (218-211)

Yea

SAFE Banking Act of 2021

The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[52]

Passed (321-101)

Yea

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[53]

Passed (260-171)

Yea

Equality Act

The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[54]

Passed (224-206)

Yea

Respect for Marriage Act

The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[55] Click here to read more.

Passed (258-169)

Yea

Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023

The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[56]

Passed (230-201)

Yea

Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act

The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[57]

Passed (217-207)

Yea

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[58]

Passed (227-203)

Yea

Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[59] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-203)

Yea

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[60] Click here to read more.

Passed (234-193)

Yea

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.^[61] Click here to read more.

Passed (232-197)

Yea

Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022

The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[62] Click here to read more.

Passed (225-201)

Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.^[63]

Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018

Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.^[64]

Voted Nay on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.^[65]

Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.^[66]

Voted Nay on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017

Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.^[67]

Voted Nay on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017

Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.^[68]

Voted Nay on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017

Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.^[69]

Voted Nay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017

Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.^[70]

Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.^[71]

Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.^[72]

Voted Nay on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.^[73]

Voted Nay on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.^[74]

Voted Nay on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018

Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act^[75]

Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018

Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.^[76]

Voted Nay on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018

Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.^[77]

Voted Nay on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018

Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.^[78]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018

Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.^[79]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018

Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.^[80]

Voted Nay on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017

Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.^[81]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017

Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.^[82]

Voted Nay on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.^[83]

Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017

Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.^[84]

Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017

Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)^[85]

Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017

Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.^[86]

Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.^[87]

Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017

Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.^[88]

Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017

Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.^[89]

Voted Nay on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017

Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.^[90]

Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017

Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.^[91]

Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018

Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities^[92]

Voted Nay on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018

Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.^[93]

Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017

Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.^[94]

Voted Nay on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017

Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.^[95]

Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017

Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.^[96]

Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017

Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.^[97]

Voted Nay on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017

Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.^[98]

Voted Nay on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017

Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.^[99]

Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017

The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.^[100]

114th Congress

The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.^[101]^[102] For more information pertaining to Nadler's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.^[103]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015

See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Nadler was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.^[104]^[105]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Nadler was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.^[106]^[107]
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Nadler was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.^[108]^[109]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Nadler was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.^[110]^[111]

Defense spending authorization

On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Nadler voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.^[112] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.^[113]

On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.^[114]^[115] Nadler voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against the bill.^[116] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.^[117]

2016 Budget proposal

On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Nadler, voted against the resolution.^[118]^[119]^[120]

2015 budget

On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.^[121] Nadler voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.^[122] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.^[123] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Nadler voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.^[124]^[125]

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Nadler voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.^[126]^[127]

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Nadler voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.^[128]^[129]

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Nadler voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.^[130]^[131]

Export-Import Bank

On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.^[132] Nadler voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.^[133]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Nadler voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.^[134]^[135]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Nedler voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.^[136]^[137]

Cyber security

On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.^[138] Nadler voted with 43 Democrats and 19 Republicans against the bill.^[139]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.^[140] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Nadler voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against the bill.^[141]

Immigration

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.^[142] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Nadler voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.^[143]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.^[144] For more information pertaining to Nadler's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.^[145]

National security

NDAA

Nadler voted in opposition of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.^[146]

DHS Appropriations

Nadler voted in opposition of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.^[146]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Nadler voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.^[146]

CISPA (2013)

Nadler voted in opposition of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.^[147] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.^[146]

Economy

Farm Bill

See also: United States Farm Bill 2013

Nadler voted against the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.^[148] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.^[149]

King Amendment

Nadler signed a letter sent to Collin Peterson in August 2013, asking him to keep Steve King's amendment out of the final Farm Bill.^[150] The "Protect Interstate Commerce Act" amendment prevents states from applying their own laws on agricultural products to agricultural products from another state.^[151] King introduced the amendment in response to a law in California, requiring a larger size cage for egg-producing chickens. King represents Iowa, which is a large egg producer.

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.^[152] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.^[153] Nadler voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.^[152]

The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.^[154] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Nadler voted for HR 2775.^[155]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nadler voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.^[156] The vote largely followed party lines.^[157]

Healthcare

Repealing Obamacare

Nadler has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.^[158]

Social issues

Abortion

Nadler voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.^[159]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Nadler voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.^[160]

Campaign finance summary

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Jerrold Nadler campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New York District 12	Candidacy Declared primary	$737,775	$482,200
2022	U.S. House New York District 12	Won general	$2,325,710	$2,819,325
2020	U.S. House New York District 10	Won general	$1,858,774	$1,960,860
2018	U.S. House New York District 10	Won general	$1,471,205	$1,544,541
2016	U.S. House, New York District 10	Won	$1,605,391	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (New York, District 10)	Won	$1,143,415	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Noteworthy events

Impeachment of President Donald Trump

See also: Impeachment of Donald Trump

On February 5, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) was acquitted of abuse of power by a vote of 52-48 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 53-47.^[161]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) first announced the House would pursue an inquiry into Trump on September 24, 2019, following allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid.^[162]

Trump denied the allegations and called the inquiry "the worst witch hunt in political history."^[163]^[164]

Following weeks of public hearings, the House voted to impeach Trump on December 18, 2019, charging him with abuse of power by a vote of 230-197 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 229-198.^[165] For a breakdown of the U.S. House votes by representative and party, click here.

Nadler became chair of the House Judiciary Committee in 2019. As chair of the committee, he presided over the drafting of the impeachment articles sent to the House floor.^[166] On January 15, 2020, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Nadler one of the seven managers responsible for presenting the case for impeachment of President Donald Trump to the Senate.^[167]

Personal Gain Index

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Nadler's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $-47,998 and $14,999. That averages to $16,499.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Nadler ranked as the 421st most wealthy representative in 2012.^[168] Between 2004 and 2012, Nadler's calculated net worth^[169] decreased by an average of 14 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.^[170]

Jerrold Nadler Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2004	$137,956
2012	$−16,499
Growth from 2004 to 2012:	−112%
Average annual growth:	−14%^[171]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.^[172]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Nadler received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.

From 1991-2014, 38.65 percent of Nadler's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.^[173]

Jerrold Nadler Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$10,084,395
Total Spent	$9,706,118
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms	$1,386,098
Real Estate	$856,939
Securities & Investment	$724,910
Transportation Unions	$543,300
TV/Movies/Music	$386,246
% total in top industry	13.74%
% total in top two industries	22.24%
% total in top five industries	38.65%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Nadler was a far-left Democratic leader as of August 2013.^[174] This was the same rating Nadler received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.^[175]

Nadler most often votes with:

Nadler least often votes with:

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Nadler missed 690 of 15,178 roll call votes from January 1993 to September 2015. This amounted to 4.5 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.^[174]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Nadler paid his congressional staff a total of $1,302,039 in 2011. Overall, New York ranked 28th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.^[176]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Nadler ranked 39th in the liberal rankings in 2013.^[177]

2012

Nadler ranked 15th in the liberal rankings in 2012.^[178]

2011

Nadler ranked 36th in the liberal rankings in 2011.^[179]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Nadler voted with the Democratic Party 93.9 percent of the time, which ranked 75th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.^[180]

2013

Nadler voted with the Democratic Party 91.2 percent of the time, which ranked 156th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.^[181]

Ballot measure activity

The following table details Nadler's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:

Ballot measure support and opposition for Jerrold Nadler
Ballot measure	Year	Position	Status
New York Proposal 1, Redistricting Changes Amendment (2021)	2021	Supported^[182]	d Defeated
New York Proposal 3, Remove 10-Day-Advance Voter Registration Requirement Amendment (2021)	2021	Supported^[183]	d Defeated
New York Proposal 4, Allow for No-Excuse Absentee Voting Amendment (2021)	2021	Supported^[184]	d Defeated

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Preceded by -	U.S. House New York District 8 1993-2013	Succeeded by Hakeem Jeffries (D)
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Grace Meng (D)

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Paul Tonko (D)

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Claudia Tenney (R)

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[169] This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.

[170] This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.

[171] This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.

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