Michael Lawler — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for NY's 17th Congressional District · Republican
Michael Lawler is a Republican U.S. Representative for NY's 17th Congressional District. This page tracks Michael Lawler's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2023.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 93.48% of the time (6.52% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2241 bills, 30 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Michael Lawler Votes On
Immigration
Climate Change
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Michael Lawler Voted on Recent Bills
Nay on “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025” (2026-03-25) — Failed
Yea on “Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026” (2026-03-18) — Passed
Nay on “Kayla Hamilton Act” (2025-12-16) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025” (2025-06-26) — Passed
When Michael Lawler Broke With the Republican Party
Michael Lawler has voted against the Republican majority on about 6.5% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Yea on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) while most Republicans voted No — Passed.
Voted Yea on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) while most Republicans voted No — Passed.
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — 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.