U.S. Representative for MN's 6th Congressional District · Republican
Tom Emmer is a Republican U.S. Representative for MN's 6th Congressional District. This page tracks Tom Emmer's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2015.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 98.15% of the time (1.85% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1256 bills, 58 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Tom Emmer Votes On
Climate Change
Immigration
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Tom Emmer Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.” (2025-11-20) — Passed
Yea on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".” (2025-05-22) — Passed
Nay on “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025” (2026-03-25) — Failed
When Tom Emmer Broke With the Republican Party
Tom Emmer has voted against the Republican majority on about 1.9% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Agreed to.
Voted Aye on “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (2025-09-10) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.
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 “Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-07-18) 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.