Nydia Velázquez — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for NY's 7th Congressional District · Democrat
Nydia Velázquez is a Democrat U.S. Representative for NY's 7th Congressional District. This page tracks Nydia Velázquez's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 1993.
Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 95.8% of the time (4.2% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 4732 bills, 207 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Nydia Velázquez Votes On
Taxation
Immigration
Health Insurance
Defense Spending
Climate Change
Infrastructure
How Nydia Velázquez Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
Yea on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act” (2025-04-01) — Passed
Not Voting on “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Not Voting on “National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Nay on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".” (2025-03-27) — Passed
When Nydia Velázquez Broke With the Democrat Party
Nydia Velázquez has voted against the Democrat majority on about 4.2% 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 Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Democrats voted No — Failed.
Voted Nay on “Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.” (2026-03-05) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) 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.