Mark Takano — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for CA's 39th Congressional District · Democrat

Mark Takano is a Democrat U.S. Representative for CA's 39th Congressional District. This page tracks Mark Takano's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2013.

Mark Takano's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 97.83% — cast 495 of 506 roll-call votes (missed 11).
• Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 97.79% of the time (2.21% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 4021 bills, 131 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Mark Takano Votes On

• Taxation
• Immigration
• Health Insurance
• Defense Spending
• Climate Change
• Infrastructure

How Mark Takano Voted on Recent Bills

• Yea on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• 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) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea 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
• Nay 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 Mark Takano Broke With the Democrat Party

Mark Takano has voted against the Democrat majority on about 2.2% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• 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.
• Voted Nay 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 Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025” (2026-05-12) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.” (2026-03-05) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.

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