Jay Obernolte — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for CA's 23rd Congressional District · Republican
Jay Obernolte is a Republican U.S. Representative for CA's 23rd Congressional District. This page tracks Jay Obernolte's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2021.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 96.35% of the time (3.65% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 773 bills, 43 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Jay Obernolte Votes On
Climate Change
Immigration
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Jay Obernolte Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.” (2025-11-20) — Passed
Yea on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".” (2025-05-22) — Passed
Nay on “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025” (2026-03-25) — Failed
When Jay Obernolte Broke With the Republican Party
Jay Obernolte has voted against the Republican majority on about 3.6% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Agreed to.
Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
Voted Nay on “Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act” (2026-03-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.