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Jamie Raskin

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th District

Democrat · Since 2017 · Next election: 2026 · Age 63

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Jamie Raskin is the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th District, a Democrat serving since 2017.

Raskin has served in the House longer than 263 of its 438 other members and longer than 5 of Maryland's 7 other House members.

Raskin is the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Raskin voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 45 bills Raskin sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Raskin 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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House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu

Votes

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Voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Raskin voted with the majority of House Democrats on 136 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority

Jamie Raskin's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultJamie RaskinNote
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
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 29No. 228On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea

Legislation

38 bills sponsored and 337 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

    Sponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  • H.R. 10700 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  • H.R. 10651 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Campaign finance

Raised
$7,425,389
Spent
$4,497,145
Cash on hand
$7,893,447

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H6MD08457

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