
Norma Torres
U.S. Representative for California's 35th District
Democrat · Since 2015 · Next election: 2026 · Age 61
Official name: Norma J. Torres
Last updated · 7 sources
Norma Torres is the U.S. Representative for California's 35th District, a Democrat serving since 2015.
Torres has served in the House longer than 293 of its 438 other members and longer than 29 of California's 51 other House members.
Torres sits on 2 committees: Appropriations and House Administration.
In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Torres voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%). In that period, 34 bills Torres sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.
Torres has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)
Full schedule →House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu
Votes
All of them →Voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.
Torres voted with the majority of House Democrats on 136 roll calls and against it on 2.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Norma Torres | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | No. 256 | On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800 | Failed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jul 15 | No. 243 | On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595 | Failed | Nay | Most House Democrats: Yea |
| Jun 30 | No. 232 | On 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 Lebanon | Failed | Nay | Most House Democrats: Yea |
Legislation
42 bills sponsored and 249 cosponsored in the 119th Congress
H.R. 10612 To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Sponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1574 Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10600 Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Campaign finance
- Raised
- $769,061
- Spent
- $733,128
- Cash on hand
- $339,247
2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H4CA35031
California senators
Adam SchiffU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Alex PadillaU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk)
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Campaign finance (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates)