John McGuire — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for VA's 5th Congressional District · Republican
John McGuire is a Republican U.S. Representative for VA's 5th Congressional District. This page tracks John McGuire's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2025.
John McGuire's Voting Record at a Glance
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 88.76% of the time (11.24% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 259 bills, 1 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues John McGuire Votes On
Climate Change
Immigration
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How John McGuire 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 John McGuire Broke With the Republican Party
John McGuire has voted against the Republican majority on about 11.2% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Nay on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
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 Nay on “American Water Stewardship Act” (2026-03-24) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act” (2026-03-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.