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Henry Cuellar

U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th District

Democrat · Since 2005 · Next election: 2026 · Age 71

Last updated · 7 sources

Henry Cuellar is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th District, a Democrat serving since 2005.

Cuellar has served in the House longer than 389 of its 438 other members and longer than 32 of Texas's 36 other House members.

Cuellar sits on the Appropriations Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Cuellar voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 30 bills Cuellar sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Cuellar has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 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 139 of 139 roll calls (100%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Cuellar voted with the majority of House Democrats on 105 roll calls and against it on 34.

Votes against the party majority (latest 5 of 34)

Henry Cuellar's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultHenry CuellarNote
Sep 16No. 311On Passage H.J.Res. 213Providing 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”PassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Sep 16No. 310On Passage H.R. 10326PROOF ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Sep 16No. 308On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposesPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Sep 15No. 306On Passage H.J.Res. 210Providing 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”PassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Sep 15No. 298On Motion to Table H.Res. 1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay

Legislation

4 bills sponsored and 192 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

  • 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.Res. 1559 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Campaign finance

Raised
$2,231,952
Spent
$1,150,307
Cash on hand
$1,129,604

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H2TX23082

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