Chris Pappas — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for NH's 1st Congressional District · Democrat

Chris Pappas is a Democrat U.S. Representative for NH's 1st Congressional District. This page tracks Chris Pappas's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2019.

Chris Pappas's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 97.69% — cast 466 of 477 roll-call votes (missed 11).
• Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 89.54% of the time (10.46% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2231 bills, 74 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Chris Pappas Votes On

• Immigration
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Climate Change
• Health Insurance
• Infrastructure

How Chris Pappas Voted on Recent Bills

• Yea on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Chris Pappas Broke With the Democrat Party

Chris Pappas has voted against the Democrat majority on about 10.5% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Yea on “Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026” (2026-05-21) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
• Voted Yea on “Cashless Bail Reporting Act” (2026-05-14) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
• Voted Aye on “Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025” (2026-05-14) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
• Voted Yea on “Expressing support for law enforcement officers.” (2026-05-13) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
• Voted Yea on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.

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