James Gallagher is a Republican U.S. Representative for California's 1st Congressional District. Gallagher first took office in Congress in 2026. In the 119th Congress, Gallagher has voted in 93.8% of roll-call votes on bills. Across the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks, Gallagher has voted with the Republican majority 93.7% of the time.
Gallagher's latest recorded votes: Not Voting 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). Gallagher is running for re-election on Nov 3, 2026, against 1 other candidate.
James Gallagher: Voting Record & Political Positions
James Gallagher's Voting Record at a Glance
- Voting attendance: 93.75% — cast 90 of 96 roll-call votes (missed 6).
- Party-line voting: votes with the Republican majority 93.67% of the time (6.33% of votes break from it).
- Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 0 bills and sponsored or cosponsored 66, 0 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues James Gallagher Votes On
- Climate Change
- Health Insurance
- Public Housing
How James Gallagher Voted on Recent Bills
- Not Voting 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
- Yea 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
- Yea on “Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Not Voting 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 James Gallagher Broke With the Republican Party
James Gallagher has voted against the Republican majority on about 6.3% of the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks. Recent examples since 2025:
- Voted No on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027” (2026-07-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
- Voted Aye on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027” (2026-07-21) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.
- Voted No on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027” (2026-07-21) while most Republicans voted Yea — Agreed to.
- Voted Aye on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027” (2026-07-21) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
- Voted No on “National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-07-15) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.