U.S. REPRESENTATIVE · NEW YORK · NY-5
Gregory W. Meeks
- Democrat
- In the House since 1997
- 15th term
SEAT ON THE BALLOT
Nov 3, 2026
33 days away
current term ends Jan 3, 2027
15 terms in the House
Representatives are elected every two years and sworn in each January.
- 1ST TERM1997–1999WON NOV 1996
- 2ND TERM1999–2001RE-ELECTED 1998
- 3RD TERM2001–2003RE-ELECTED 2000
- 4TH TERM2003–2005RE-ELECTED 2002
- 5TH TERM2005–2007RE-ELECTED 2004
- 6TH TERM2007–2009RE-ELECTED 2006
- 7TH TERM2009–2011RE-ELECTED 2008
- 8TH TERM2011–2013RE-ELECTED 2010
- 9TH TERM2013–2015RE-ELECTED 2012
- 10TH TERM2015–2017RE-ELECTED 2014
- 11TH TERM2017–2019RE-ELECTED 2016
- 12TH TERM2019–2021RE-ELECTED 2018
- 13TH TERM2021–2023RE-ELECTED 2020
- 14TH TERM2023–2025RE-ELECTED 2022
- 15TH TERM · CURRENT2025–2027RE-ELECTED 2024
NOV 3, 2026 · SEAT ON THE BALLOT
29
years in the House
15
House elections won
98%
votes with party majority
FROM ROLL-CALL DATA
246
bills sponsored, whole career
FROM CONGRESS.GOV
ROLL CALLS MISSED · 119TH CONGRESS
4.1%28 of 676
Median representative: 2.1% · the record shows the count, not the reason
LONGEST ABSENCE
4 votes
Missed in a row over 1 day, Feb 24, 2026 to Feb 24, 2026
Recent votes
- SEP 16BILLRetire through Ownership ActPassed 401–14YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLWater Resources Development Act of 2026Passed 415–9YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLRatepayer Protection ActPassed 417–3YEAWith party
- 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 214–208NAYWith party
- SEP 16BILLPROOF ActPassed 217–207NAYWith party
- SEP 16BILLNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Passed 352–72YEAWith party
- SEP 16BILLLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Passed 262–159NAYWith party
- 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 220–204YEAWith party
- 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 216–211NAYWith party
- SEP 15BILLTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActPassed 408–17YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025Passed 343–79YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025Passed 424–0YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActPassed 417–7YEAWith party
- SEP 15BILLGUARD ActPassed 414–7YEAWith party
- 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 214–211NAYWith party
- 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 214–208NAYWith party
- SEP 15RESOLUTIONImpeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Passed 232–147NAYWith party
- SEP 14BILLLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026Passed 345–60YEAWith party
- SEP 14BILLNational Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Passed 371–33YEAWith party
- SEP 3BILLProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026Passed 237–169NAYWith party
- SEP 2BILLProtecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025Passed 218–201NAYWith party
- 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 413–2YEAWith party
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Passed 219–196NAYWith party
- SEP 1BILLNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026Failed 202–212YEAWith party
- SEP 1RESOLUTIONProviding for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.Passed 220–192NAYWith party
- 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 210–208NAYWith party
- 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 212–205NAYWith party
- SEP 1BILLContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Passed 370–48YEAWith party
- AUG 31BILLLACAPassed 378–10YEAWith party