Donald Beyer
Democrat
VA
Representative, 8th District
Next Election: 2026
Donald Beyer is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Beyer first took office in Congress in 2015. In the 119th Congress, Beyer has voted in 97.7% of roll-call votes on bills. Across the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks, Beyer has voted with the Democratic majority 97.7% of the time. Beyer's overall VoteSee report card grade is D.
Beyer's latest recorded votes: Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026). Beyer is running for re-election on Nov 3, 2026, against 3 other candidates.
Donald Beyer: Voting Record & Political Positions
Donald Beyer's Voting Record at a Glance
- Voting attendance: 97.71% — cast 641 of 656 roll-call votes (missed 15).
- Party-line voting: votes with the Democratic majority 97.65% of the time (2.35% of votes break from it).
- Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 241 bills and sponsored or cosponsored 2804, 69 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Donald Beyer Votes On
- Taxation
- Immigration
- Climate Change
- Defense Spending
- Health Insurance
- Infrastructure
How Donald Beyer Voted on Recent Bills
- Yea on “Retire through Ownership Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Water Resources Development Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Ratepayer Protection Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Nay on “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025” (2026-09-15) — Passed
When Donald Beyer Broke With the Democratic Party
Donald Beyer has voted against the Democratic majority on about 2.3% of the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks. Recent examples since 2025:
- Voted Nay on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Aye on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027” (2026-07-22) while most Democrats voted No — Failed.
- Voted Nay on “Sunshine Protection Act of 2025” (2026-07-14) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Nay on “AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act” (2026-06-29) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
- Voted Yea 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) while most Democrats voted No — Failed.