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Ted Lieu

U.S. Representative for California's 36th District

Democrat · Since 2015 · Next election: 2026 · Age 57

Last updated · 7 sources

Ted Lieu is the U.S. Representative for California's 36th District, a Democrat serving since 2015.

Lieu has served in the House longer than 293 of its 438 other members and longer than 29 of California's 51 other House members.

Lieu is House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair.

Lieu sits on 2 committees: Judiciary and Foreign Affairs.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Lieu voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 91 bills Lieu sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Lieu has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 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.

Lieu voted with the majority of House Democrats on 136 roll calls and against it on 2.

Votes against the party majority and "present" votes

Ted Lieu's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultTed LieuNote
Sep 15No. 298On Motion to Table H.Res. 1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsPassedPresentVoted present
Jul 15No. 243On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jul 14No. 238On Passage H.R. 139Sunshine Protection ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea

Legislation

46 bills sponsored and 635 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.

    Cosponsor · 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.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.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,832,769
Spent
$1,319,377
Cash on hand
$1,188,399

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H4CA33119

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