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Brad Sherman

U.S. Representative for California's 32nd District

Democrat · Since 1997 · Next election: 2026 · Age 71

Last updated · 7 sources

Brad Sherman is the U.S. Representative for California's 32nd District, a Democrat serving since 1997.

Sherman has served in the House longer than 412 of its 438 other members and longer than 47 of California's 51 other House members.

Sherman sits on 2 committees: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Sherman voted in 135 of 139 roll calls (97%). In that period, 45 bills Sherman sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Sherman has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 9 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 135 of 139 roll calls (97%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Sherman voted with the majority of House Democrats on 132 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 7)

Brad Sherman's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultBrad ShermanNote
Sep 3No. 295On Passage H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 15No. 243On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 30No. 232On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 108Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in LebanonFailedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 3No. 195On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Res. 1333Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8646) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 7726) Stop Child Care Scams Act; (H.R. 7892) No Aid for Ghost Students Act; and (H.R. 8872) Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jun 3No. 194On Ordering the Previous Question H.Res. 1333Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8646) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 7726) Stop Child Care Scams Act; (H.R. 7892) No Aid for Ghost Students Act; and (H.R. 8872) Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote

Legislation

13 bills sponsored and 409 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.Res. 1593 Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  • H.R. 1744 United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)

    This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations.

  • H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)

    This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Campaign finance

Raised
$2,514,330
Spent
$3,767,794
Cash on hand
$2,668,480

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H6CA24113

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