Michael Baumgartner — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for WA's 5th Congressional District · Republican

Michael Baumgartner is a Republican U.S. Representative for WA's 5th Congressional District. This page tracks Michael Baumgartner's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2025.

Michael Baumgartner's Voting Record at a Glance

• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 97.58% of the time (2.42% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 174 bills, 4 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Michael Baumgartner Votes On

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

How Michael Baumgartner 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
• Not Voting on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Michael Baumgartner Broke With the Republican Party

Michael Baumgartner has voted against the Republican majority on about 2.4% 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 — 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.
• Voted Nay on “Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act” (2025-11-19) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
• Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-03) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.

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