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.

Michael Lawler's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 96.44% — cast 406 of 421 roll-call votes (missed 15).
• 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

• 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
• 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
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — 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.

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