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Paul Tonko

U.S. Representative for New York's 20th District

Democrat · Since 2009 · Next election: 2026 · Age 77

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Paul Tonko is the U.S. Representative for New York's 20th District, a Democrat serving since 2009.

Tonko has served in the House longer than 369 of its 438 other members and longer than 21 of New York's 25 other House members.

Tonko sits on 2 committees: Energy and Commerce and Budget.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Tonko voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 93 bills Tonko sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Tonko 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)

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Votes

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

Tonko voted with the majority of House Democrats on 134 roll calls and against it on 5.

Votes against the party majority

Paul Tonko's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultPaul TonkoNote
Sep 16No. 309On Passage H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
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 1No. 286On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 6500AGOA Extension ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 4No. 201On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 84Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from LebanonFailedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay

Legislation

29 bills sponsored and 642 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 10642 To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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. 10692 Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 1550 Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5140-5144)

    This bill renames the Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Stillwater, New York, as Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

Campaign finance

Raised
$957,587
Spent
$1,152,761
Cash on hand
$404,327

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H8NY21203

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