Yvette Clarke — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for NY's 9th Congressional District · Democrat
Yvette Clarke is a Democrat U.S. Representative for NY's 9th Congressional District. This page tracks Yvette Clarke's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2007.
Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 97.88% of the time (2.12% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 6023 bills, 199 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Yvette Clarke Votes On
Taxation
Immigration
Health Insurance
Defense Spending
Climate Change
Infrastructure
How Yvette Clarke 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 Yvette Clarke Broke With the Democrat Party
Yvette Clarke has voted against the Democrat majority on about 2.1% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Nay on “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025” (2026-05-12) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Nay on “Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.” (2026-03-05) while most Democrats voted Yea — Passed.
Voted Yea on “Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act” (2026-02-12) 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.