Jefferson Van Drew — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for NJ's 2nd Congressional District · Republican

Jefferson Van Drew is a Republican U.S. Representative for NJ's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks Jefferson Van Drew's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2019.

Jefferson Van Drew's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 98.14% — cast 474 of 483 roll-call votes (missed 9).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 94.48% of the time (5.52% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2220 bills, 58 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Jefferson Van Drew Votes On

• Immigration
• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Health Insurance
• Renewable Energy

How Jefferson Van Drew Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea 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
• Nay 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
• Yea 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 Jefferson Van Drew Broke With the Republican Party

Jefferson Van Drew has voted against the Republican majority on about 5.5% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Aye on “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.” (2026-05-15) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.

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