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
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 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.