Rudy Yakym
Republican
IN
Representative, 2nd District
Next Election: 2026
Rudy Yakym is a Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. Yakym first took office in Congress in 2022. In the 119th Congress, Yakym has voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills. Across the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks, Yakym has voted with the Republican majority 96.5% of the time. Yakym's overall VoteSee report card grade is C.
Yakym's latest recorded votes: Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026); Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026). Yakym is running for re-election on Nov 3, 2026, against 2 other candidates.
Rudy Yakym: Voting Record & Political Positions
Rudy Yakym's Voting Record at a Glance
- Voting attendance: 100% — cast 656 of 656 roll-call votes (missed 0).
- Party-line voting: votes with the Republican majority 96.5% of the time (3.5% of votes break from it).
- Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 51 bills and sponsored or cosponsored 616, 17 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Rudy Yakym Votes On
- Taxation
- Defense Spending
- Immigration
- Health Insurance
- Climate Change
- Infrastructure
How Rudy Yakym Voted on Recent Bills
- Yea on “Retire through Ownership Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Water Resources Development Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Ratepayer Protection Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (2026-09-16) — Passed
- Yea on “Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025” (2026-09-15) — Passed
When Rudy Yakym Broke With the Republican Party
Rudy Yakym has voted against the Republican majority on about 3.5% of the passage and amendment votes VoteSee tracks. Recent examples since 2025:
- Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
- Voted No on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
- Voted Aye on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
- Voted Aye on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-03) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
- Voted Aye on “Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act” (2025-03-27) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.