U.S. REPRESENTATIVE · CALIFORNIA · CA-8
John Garamendi
- Democrat
- In the House since 2009
- 9th term
SEAT ON THE BALLOT
Nov 3, 2026
33 days away
current term ends Jan 3, 2027
Nine terms in the House
Representatives are elected every two years and sworn in each January.
- 1ST TERM2009–2011WON NOV 2008
- 2ND TERM2011–2013RE-ELECTED 2010
- 3RD TERM2013–2015RE-ELECTED 2012
- 4TH TERM2015–2017RE-ELECTED 2014
- 5TH TERM2017–2019RE-ELECTED 2016
- 6TH TERM2019–2021RE-ELECTED 2018
- 7TH TERM2021–2023RE-ELECTED 2020
- 8TH TERM2023–2025RE-ELECTED 2022
- 9TH TERM · CURRENT2025–2027RE-ELECTED 2024
NOV 3, 2026 · SEAT ON THE BALLOT
16
years in the House
9
House elections won
98%
votes with party majority
FROM ROLL-CALL DATA
242
bills sponsored, whole career
FROM CONGRESS.GOV
ROLL CALLS MISSED · 119TH CONGRESS
14%92 of 676
Median representative: 2.1% · the record shows the count, not the reason
LONGEST ABSENCE
31 votes
Missed in a row over 17 days, Aug 31, 2026 — still absent
Recent votes
- SEP 16BILLRetire through Ownership ActPassed 401–14DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16BILLWater Resources Development Act of 2026Passed 415–9DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16BILLRatepayer Protection ActPassed 417–3DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16RESOLUTIONProviding 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".Passed 214–208DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16BILLPROOF ActPassed 217–207DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16BILLNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Passed 352–72DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 16BILLLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Passed 262–159DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Passed 220–204DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".Passed 216–211DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15BILLTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActPassed 408–17DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15BILLDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025Passed 343–79DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15BILLWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025Passed 424–0DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15BILLFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActPassed 417–7DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15BILLGUARD ActPassed 414–7DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) 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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.Passed 214–211DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) 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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.Passed 214–208DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONImpeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Passed 232–147DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 14BILLLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026Passed 345–60DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 14BILLNational Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Passed 371–33DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 3BILLProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026Passed 237–169DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 2BILLProtecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025Passed 218–201DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 2RESOLUTIONProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Failed 212–206DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONIn the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.Passed 413–2DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Passed 219–196DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Failed 202–212DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.Passed 220–192DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 210–208DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Passed 212–205DIDN’T VOTE—
- SEP 1BILLContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Passed 370–48DIDN’T VOTE—
- AUG 31BILLLACAPassed 378–10DIDN’T VOTE—