U.S. Representative for NY's 20th Congressional District · Democrat
Paul Tonko is a Democrat U.S. Representative for NY's 20th Congressional District. This page tracks Paul Tonko's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2009.
Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 97.7% of the time (2.3% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 4783 bills, 165 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Paul Tonko Votes On
Taxation
Health Insurance
Climate Change
Immigration
Defense Spending
Infrastructure
How Paul Tonko 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
Yea on “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act” (2025-03-31) — Passed
Yea 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 Paul Tonko Broke With the Democrat Party
Paul Tonko has voted against the Democrat majority on about 2.3% 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 Yea on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Democrats voted No — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act” (2025-12-10) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2025-06-04) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.