Sylvia Garcia

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Sylvia Garcia (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 29th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Garcia (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 29th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Sylvia Garcia was born in Palito Blanco, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in social work and political science from Texas Woman's University and a J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Garcia’s career experience includes working as a social worker and a legal aid lawyer. She served as director and presiding judge of the Houston Municipal System. Garcia was elected city controller in Houston and the Harris County Commissioner's Court. She served in the Texas State Senate, representing District 6, from 2013 to 2018. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on March 2, 2013.^[1]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2021-2022

Garcia was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

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Key votes

See also: Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Yea

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.^[2]

Passed (310-118)

Nay

To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[3]

Passed (227-201)

Nay

Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[4]

Passed (217-215)

Nay

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[5]

Passed (328-86)

Nay

Lower Energy Costs Act

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[6]

Passed (225-204)

Nay

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[7] Click here to read more.

Passed (219-200)

Nay

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[8] Click here to read more.

Passed (229-197)

Nay

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[9] Click here to read more.

Passed (314-117)

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote

In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[10] Click here to read more.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)

Yea

Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[11] Click here to read more.

Passed (216-210)

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote

In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[12] Click here to read more.

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)

Nay

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[13] Click here to read more.

Passed (221-212)

Yea

Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.

H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[14]

Passed (311-114)

Yea

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.^[15]

Passed (327-75)

Nay

Secure the Border Act of 2023

The Secure the Border Act of 2023 was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.^[16]

Passed (219-214)

Nay

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) On March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.^[17]

Passed (219-211)

Nay

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.^[18]

Passed (357-70)

Nay

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report. ^[19]

Passed (217-199)

Nay

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.^[20]

Passed (320-91)

Yea

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report. ^[21]

Passed (387-26)

Nay

Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.^[22]

Passed (219-214)

Nay

Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.^[23]

Passed (214-213)

Yea

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.^[24]

Passed (341-82)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Yea

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[25] Click here to read more.

Passed (228-206)

Yea

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[26] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-210)

Yea

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[27] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-207)

Yea

Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[28]

Passed (220-204)

Yea

For the People Act of 2021

The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[29] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-210)

Yea

Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.^[30]

Passed (217-213)

Yea

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[31]

Passed (363-70)

Yea

James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.^[32]

Passed (350-80)

Yea

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[33]

Passed (228-197)

Yea

Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022

The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[34]

Passed (342-88)

Yea

Chips and Science Act

The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[35]

Passed (243-187)

Yea

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021

The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[36]

Passed (218-211)

Yea

SAFE Banking Act of 2021

The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[37]

Passed (321-101)

Yea

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[38]

Passed (260-171)

Yea

Equality Act

The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[39]

Passed (224-206)

Yea

Respect for Marriage Act

The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[40] Click here to read more.

Passed (258-169)

Yea

Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023

The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[41]

Passed (230-201)

Yea

Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act

The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[42]

Passed (217-207)

Yea

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[43]

Passed (227-203)

Yea

Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[44] Click here to read more.

Passed (220-203)

Yea

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[45] Click here to read more.

Passed (234-193)

Yea

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.^[46] Click here to read more.

Passed (232-197)

Yea

Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022

The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[47] Click here to read more.

Passed (225-201)

Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021

The 116th United States Congress began on January 9, 2019, and ended on January 3, 2021. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (235-200), and Republicans held the majority in the U.S. Senate (53-47). Donald Trump (R) was the president and Mike Pence (R) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2021

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Yea

Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020 (H.R. 1044) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives seeking to increase the cap on employment-based visas, establish certain rules governing such visas, and impose some additional requirements on employers hiring holders of such visas. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended.^[48]

Passed (365-65)

Yea

The Heroes Act

The HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to address the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $1,200 payments to individuals, extending and expanding the moratorium on some evictions and foreclosures, outlining requirements and establishing finding for contact tracing and COVID-19 testing, providing emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies for fiscal year 2020, and eliminating cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[49]

Passed (208-199)

Yea

For the People Act of 2019

The For the People Act of 2019 (H.R.1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to protect election security, revise rules on campaign funding, introduce new provisions related to ethics, establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions, and establish new rules on the release of tax returns for presidential and vice presidential candidates. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[50]

Passed (234-193)

Yea

CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 27, 2020, that expanded benefits through the joint federal-state unemployment insurance program during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also included $1,200 payments to certain individuals, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and funds for businesses, hospitals, and state and local governments. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[51]

Passed (419-6)

Yea

Equality Act

The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to ban discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity by expanding the definition of establishments that fall under public accomodation and prohibiting the denial of access to a shared facility that is in agreement with an indiviual's gender indenitity. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[52]

Passed (236-173)

Yea

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House that sought to ban firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[53]

Passed (240-190)

Yea

American Dream and Promise Act of 2019

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R.6) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to protect certain immigrants from removal proceedings and provide a path to permanent resident status by establishing streamlined procedures for permanant residency and canceling removal proceedings against certain qualifed individuals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[54]

Passed (237-187)

Yea

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S. 1790) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, setting policies and appropriations for the Department of Defense. Key features of this bill include appropriations for research/development, procurement, military construction, and operation/maintenence, as well as policies for paid family leave, North Korea nuclear sanctions, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, military housing privatization, and paid family leave for federal personnel. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[55]

Passed (377-48)

Yea

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on March 18, 2020, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to unemployment benefits and food assistance, increasing funding for Medicaid, providing free testing for COVID-19, and requiring employers to provide paid sick time to employees who cannot work due to COVID-19. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[56]

Passed (363-40)

Yea

Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (H.R. 1994) was a bill passed by the House Representatives that sought to change the requirements for employer provided retirement plans, IRAs, and other tax-favored savings accounts by modfying the requirements for things such as loans, lifetime income options, required minimum distributions, the eligibility rules for certain long-term, part-time employees, and nondiscrimination rules. The bill also sought to treat taxable non-tuition fellowship and stipend payments as compensation for the purpose of an IRA, repeal the maximum age for traditional IRA contributions, increase penalties for failing to file tax returns, allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans if a child is born or adopted, and expand the purposes for which qualified tuition programs may be used. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House. ^[57]

Passed (417-3)

Yea

Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act

The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) was a bill approved by the House Representatives that sought to address the price of healthcare by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate prices for certain drugs, requiring drug manufactures to issue rebates for certain drugs covered under Medicare, requiring drug price transparency from drug manufacturers, expanding Medicare coverage, and providing funds for certain public health programs. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[58]

Passed (230-192)

Yea

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on December 20, 2019, providing appropriations for federal agencies in fiscal year 2020. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[59]

Passed (297-120)

Yea

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019

The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (S. 1838) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on November 27, 2019, directing several federal departments to assess Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. Key features of the bill include directing the Department of State to report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment, and directing the Department of Commerce to report annually to Congress on China's efforts to use Hong Kong to evade U.S. export controls and sanctions. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[60]

Passed (417-1)

Yea

MORE Act of 2020

The MORE Act of 2020 (H.R. 3884) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana by removing marijuana as a scheduled controlled substance and eliminating criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana. This bill required a simple majority vote from the House.^[61]

Passed (228-164)

Yea

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2020, providing emergency funding to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key features of the bill include funding for vaccine research, small business loans, humanitarian assistance to affected foreign countries, emergency preparedness, and grants for public health agencies and organizations. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill.^[62]

Passed (415-2)

Nay

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on February 15, 2019, providing approrations for Fiscal Year 2019. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[63]

Passed (300 -128)

Yea

John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act

The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S. 47) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Doanld Trump on March 12, 2019. This bill sought to set provisions for federal land management and conservation by doing things such as conducting land exchanges and conveyances, establishing programs to respond to wildfires, and extending and reauthorizing wildlife conservation programs. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[64]

Passed (363-62)

Yea

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (On passage)

The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto.^[65]

Passed (335-78)

Yea

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Overcoming veto)

The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and vetoed by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Congress voted to override Trump's veto, and the bill became law on January 1, 2021. The bill set Department of Defense policies and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Trump vetoed the bill due to disagreement with provisions related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the renaming of certain military installations, limits on emergency military construction fund usage, and limits on troop withdrawals. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House on passage, and a two-thirds majority vote in the House to override Trump's veto.^[66]

Passed (322-87)

Yea

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (S.24) was a bill passed by the 116th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on January 16, 2019, that requires federal employees who were furloughed or compelled to work during a lapse in government funding to be compensated for that time. The bill also required those employees to be compensated as soon as the lapse in funding ends, irregardless of official pay date. This bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to suspend the rules and pass the bill.^[67]

Passed (411-7)

Yea

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 1)

The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. ^[68]

Guilty (230-197)

Yea

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (Article 2)

The 2020 impeachment of Donald Trump (R) was a resolution before the 116th Congress to set forth two articles of impeachment saying that Trump abused his power and obstructed congress. The first article was related to allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid, and the second was related to Trump's response to the impeachment inquiry. The House of Representatives approved both articles of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of either charge. The articles of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. ^[69]

Guilty (229-198)

Elections

2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sylvia Garcia (D)

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2024

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia defeated Alan Garza in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Sylvia Garcia (D)	65.3	99,379
	Alan Garza (R)	34.7	52,830

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 152,209
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29

Alan Garza defeated Christian Garcia in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29 on May 28, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Alan Garza	53.8	421
	Christian Garcia	46.2	362

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 783
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Garcia	100.0	17,297

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,297
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Sean Barry (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Christian Garcia and Alan Garza advanced to a runoff. They defeated Angel Fierro and Jose Casares in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Christian Garcia	44.7	3,716
✔	Alan Garza	29.1	2,418
	Angel Fierro	16.2	1,346
	Jose Casares	9.9	825

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,305
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Texas AFL-CIO

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia defeated Robert Schafranek in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Sylvia Garcia (D)	71.4	71,837
	Robert Schafranek (R)	28.6	28,765

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 100,602
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Johnathan Garza (Independent)
T.D. Blackshure (Independent)

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29

Robert Schafranek defeated Julio Garza in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Robert Schafranek	60.7	2,875
	Julio Garza	39.3	1,859

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,734
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Garcia	100.0	19,402

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,402
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Robert Schafranek and Julio Garza advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco and Lulite Ejigu in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 1, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Robert Schafranek	39.3	3,299
✔	Julio Garza	31.4	2,629
	Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco	26.4	2,212
	Lulite Ejigu	2.9	244

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,384
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Sarah Miller (R)

2020

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia defeated Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco and Phil Kurtz in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Sylvia Garcia (D)	71.4	111,305
	Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco (R)	27.5	42,840
	Phil Kurtz (L)	1.1	1,683

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 155,828
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Garcia	100.0	28,180

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco defeated Robert Schafranek in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco	56.9	4,336
	Robert Schafranek	43.1	3,286

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,622
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Nile Irsan (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 29

Phil Kurtz advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Phil Kurtz (L)

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2018

See also: Texas' 29th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 29

Sylvia Garcia defeated Phillip Arnold Aronoff and Cullen Burns in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 29 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Sylvia Garcia (D)	75.1	88,188
	Phillip Arnold Aronoff (R)	23.9	28,098
	Cullen Burns (L)	1.0	1,199
	Other/Write-in votes	0.0	9

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 117,494
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29

Phillip Arnold Aronoff defeated Carmen Maria Montiel in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 29 on May 22, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Phillip Arnold Aronoff	51.9	1,151
	Carmen Maria Montiel	48.1	1,068

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 2,219
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sylvia Garcia	63.3	11,727
		Muhammad Javed	20.7	3,831
		Roel Garcia	6.6	1,221
		Hector Morales	3.0	563
	Submit photo	Augustine Reyes	2.8	525
		Dominique Garcia	2.6	478
		Pedro Valencia	1.0	193

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,538
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29

Phillip Arnold Aronoff and Carmen Maria Montiel advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco and Robert Schafranek in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 29 on March 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Phillip Arnold Aronoff	38.6	2,402
✔	Carmen Maria Montiel	23.6	1,467
	Jaimy Annette Zoboulikos-Blanco	21.0	1,309
	Robert Schafranek	16.8	1,042

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,220
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Endorsements

Democratic candidate endorsements
Endorsement	Dominique Garcia	Roel Garcia	Sylvia Garcia	Javed	Morales	Reyes	Valencia
Federal officeholders
Sen. Charles Schumer (D)^[70]				✔
Rep. Hank Johnson (D)^[71]				✔
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi^[71]				✔
Organizations
NARAL Pro-Choice America^[72]			✔
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats^[71]				✔
Harris County Tejano Democrats^[73]			✔
Our Revolution Texas^[74]					✔
Publications
Houston Chronicle^[75]			✔
PAC's
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund^[76]			✔
EMILY's List^[77]			✔
BOLD PAC^[73]			✔

2016

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.^[78]

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 6 general election.^[79]

Texas State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Sylvia Garcia Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	119,891
Total Votes				119,891
Source: Texas Secretary of State

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary.^[80]^[81]

Texas State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Sylvia Garcia Incumbent (unopposed)

2013

See also: State legislative special elections, 2013

Garcia won election in the special election for Texas State Senate District 6. The seat was vacant following Mario Gallegos's death in October 2012. Garcia faced Carol Alvarado (D), Joaquin Martinez (D), Susan Delgado (D), Rodolfo M. Reyes (D), R.W. Bray (R), Dorothy Marie Olmos (R) and Maria Selva (G) in the special election on January 26, 2013. The field of eight candidates was narrowed to two in the runoff election. Democrats Garcia and Carol Alvarado met in a runoff on March 2, which Garcia won.^[82]^[83]^[84]^[85]^[86]^[87]^[88]^[89]

Texas State Senate, District 6, Special Election Runoff, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Sylvia Garcia	52.9%	9,595
	Democratic	Carol Alvarado	47.1%	8,546
Total Votes				18,141

Texas State Senate, District 6, Special Election, 2013
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Sylvia Garcia	45.4%	7,424
	Democratic	Carol Alvarado	41.6%	6,813
	Democratic	Susan Delgado	0.3%	53
	Democratic	Joaquin Martinez	2.5%	405
	Democratic	Rodolfo M. Reyes	0.8%	125
	Republican	R.W. Bray	6.2%	1,015
	Republican	Dorothy Olmos	2.8%	461
	Green	Maria Selva	0.4%	73
Total Votes				16,369

Campaign themes

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2018

The below campaign themes were taken from Garcia's 2018 campaign website.^[90]

“

Advocate for Women

Sylvia has been an advocate for women since her student days fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment. A strong legislative record supporting abortion access, quality health care for women, educational opportunity for all girls, and promoting women in leadership backs up a lifelong commitment to women and girls.

Senator Garcia worked with Representative Mary Gonzalez in the Texas Legislature to pass the bill that makes revenge porn a crime. And on countless occasions when it seemed hopeless to stop anti-woman and anti-abortion legislation, Senator Garcia was still a strong voice, not just a good vote, against the GOP’s extreme agenda.

Fighter for Transparency and Accountability

Taxes and government spending can be complicated. Sylvia Garcia prides herself on helping the general public understand how their tax dollars are spent since she was Houston City Controller. She’s worked across the aisle on stronger oversight and accountability for local taxing entities. And she’s not afraid to get down into the details of complicated budgets to see if her constituents benefit or just a lucky few friends of those in power. She held strong and voted against the last budget passed by the Texas Senate because it did little to help public education or access to healthcare for people. Instead, it put additional pressure on local governments. The Houston Chronicle said of the vote, “Sylvia Garcia voted against raising your property taxes. Every other Texas senator voted to hike 'em.”

An Equal Opportunity Economy

Good paying jobs and quality education are the pillars of Sylvia’s economic philosophy. Good paying jobs create security and opportunity today. Quality education for our children creates opportunity and security for tomorrow. Her broad support among union leaders reflects her staunch record for working families.

The Trump tax plan is an epic failure for the people of CD 29. We need real tax relief for working Americans that makes it easier for people to make ends meet, not a boondoggle for the president’s buddies and the super elite. Ending tax breaks for teachers who buy supplies for children but giving billionaires a tax cut is unconscionable.

Supporter of Equality

Sylvia is a strong and steady voice for equal rights in the halls of power. Senator Garcia’s record on human and civil rights has been recognized by many organizations over the course of her career. In 2017, she was honored by the Houston GLBT Political Caucus and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund among others. Her fight on behalf of trans Texans is second to none among Democratic senators, including introducing legislation that would make gender marker changes a predictable and clear civil process versus the current system that is uncertain, expensive and requires a lawyer and court proceedings.

Immigration Policy with a Heart

Senator Garcia doesn’t advocate on behalf of new Americans just because it’s politically convenient. She fights for fair immigration policy rooted in deeply held moral beliefs. And it shows. Sylvia was such an effective champion against the extreme right-wing attempt to license detention centers as state childcare facilities that her floor speech on these so-called baby jails made international news. She has fought the discriminatory and racial profiling SB 4 law since the very beginning. Her work on the floor was recognized in uniquely effective way – in the federal court decision that ruled the sanctuary cities law was discriminatory.^[91]

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Notable endorsements

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This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Notable candidate endorsements by Sylvia Garcia
Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris ^source (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General
Joe Biden ^source	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Withdrew in Convention
David Trone ^source (D)	U.S. Senate Maryland (2024)	Primary	Lost Primary
Roland Gutierrez ^source (D)	U.S. Senate Texas (2024)	Primary	Lost Primary
Michelle Vallejo ^source (D)	U.S. House Texas District 15 (2022)	Primary Runoff	Lost General
Joe Biden ^source (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2020)	Primary	Won General

Noteworthy events

Impeachment of President Donald Trump

See also: Impeachment of Donald Trump

On February 5, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) was acquitted of abuse of power by a vote of 52-48 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 53-47.^[92]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) first announced the House would pursue an inquiry into Trump on September 24, 2019, following allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid.^[93]

Trump denied the allegations and called the inquiry "the worst witch hunt in political history."^[94]^[95]

Following weeks of public hearings, the House voted to impeach Trump on December 18, 2019, charging him with abuse of power by a vote of 230-197 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 229-198.^[96] For a breakdown of the U.S. House votes by representative and party, click here.

On January 15, 2020, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Garcia one of the seven managers responsible for presenting the case for impeachment of President Donald Trump to the Senate.^[97] At the time, she had been a member of the House Judiciary Committee since 2019. Along with Jason Crow, Garcia was one of two freshmen representatives named a manager.

Campaign finance summary

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Sylvia Garcia campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Texas District 29	Candidacy Declared general	$0	N/A**
2024*	U.S. House Texas District 29	Won general	$938,007	$950,725
2022	U.S. House Texas District 29	Won general	$940,934	$804,062
2020	U.S. House Texas District 29	Won general	$856,156	$795,553
2018	U.S. House Texas District 29	Won general	$1,249,437	$1,062,441
2013	Texas State Senate, District 6, special election	Won	$1,762,562	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2017
• Criminal Justice
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Natural Resources and Economic Development
• Transportation

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Garcia served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Transportation
• Veteran Affairs & Military Installations

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Garcia served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2013
• Government Organization
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Jurisprudence
• Nominations

Scorecards

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2018

In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

2017

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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.

Conservative Roundtable

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Empower Texans

Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."

Environment Texas

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.

Equality Texas

Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.

National Federation of Independent Business in Texas

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.

Texans for Vaccine Choice

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

Texas Alliance for Life

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.

Texas Association of Business

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.

Texas Right to Life

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

Texas Sierra Club

Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

Texas Values Action

Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.

The American Conservative Union

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Young Conservatives of Texas

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2016

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2015

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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.

Americans for Prosperity Texas - Texas Legislative Report Card 2015

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Concerned Women for America of Texas: Legislative Scorecard for the 84th session

Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.

Conservative Roundtable: Senate and House - 2015 Conservative Solutions Scorecard

Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.

Empower Texans - 2015 Fiscal Responsibility Index

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Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 84th legislative session

Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.

Environment Texas - 2015 Legislative Scorecard

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Heritage Alliance - 2015 Texas Conservative Report

Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.

National Federation of Independent Business in Texas: 2015 Legislative Voting Record

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

Texas Association of Business: Senate and House - For the Record 2015

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.

Texas Eagle Forum - 2015 Legislative Scorecard

Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.

Texas Right to Life - 2015 Legislative Scores

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - The 2015 Texas House, From Right to Left

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Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom - 2015 Session Report Card

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The American Conservative Union

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2014

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2013

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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.^[98] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.^[99]

Concerned Women for America of Texas: Senate and House

Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.

Conservative Roundtable - 2013 Conservative Solutions Scorecard

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Empower Texans - 2013 Fiscal Responsibility Index

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Environment Texas - 2013 Legislative Scorecard

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Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 83rd regular legislative session

Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas: 2013 Legislative Scorecard on House Bill 2

Legislators are scored based on votes for House Bill 2.

National Federation of Independent Business in Texas: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

Texas Association of Business: Senate and House - For the Record 2013

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Texas Eagle Forum - 2013 Legislative Scorecard

Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.

Texas League of Conservation Voters - 2013 Scorecard

Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues.

Texas Right to Life - 2013 Legislative Scores

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - The 2013 Texas House, From Right to Left

Mark P. Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University, biennially ranks state representatives based on how liberal and conservative they are according to legislative history.

Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom - 2013 Session Report Card

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The American Conservative Union - 2013 State Legislative Ratings Guide

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Young Conservatives of Texas - 83rd Session House Budget Scorecard

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Young Conservatives of Texas: House and Senate

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U.S. House Texas District 29

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Preceded by Gene Green (D)	U.S. House Texas District 29 2019-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Texas State Senate District 6 2013-2018	Succeeded by -

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Jake Ellzey (R)

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Lizzie Fletcher (D)

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Beth Van Duyne (R)

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Roger Williams (R)

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Brandon Gill (R)

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Michael Cloud (R)

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Henry Cuellar (D)

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Sylvia Garcia (D)

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John Carter (R)

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Julie Johnson (D)

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Vicente Gonzalez (D)

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Greg Casar (D)

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Lloyd Doggett (D)

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Wesley Hunt (R)

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[2] Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024

[3] Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024

[4] Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024

[5] Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024

[6] Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024

[7] Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024

[8] Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024

[9] Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024

[10] Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024

[11] Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024

[12] Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024

[13] Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024

[14] Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024

[15] Congress.gov, "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023." accessed February 13, 2025

[16] Congress.gov, "H.R.2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025

[17] Congress.gov, "H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024," accessed February 13, 2025

[18] Congress.gov, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024," accessed February 23, 2024

[19] Congress.gov, "H.R.8070 - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8070," accessed February 13, 2025

[20] Congress.gov, "H.R.6090 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025

[21] Congress.gov, "H.R.3935 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024," accessed February 13, 2025

[22] Congress.gov, "H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," accessed February 13, 2025

[23] Congress.gov, "H.Res.863 - Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors." accessed February 13, 2025

[24] Congress.gov, "H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025," accessed February 13, 2025

[25] Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022

[26] Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

[27] Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

[28] Congress.gov, "H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[29] Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

[30] Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

[31] Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022

[32] Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

[33] Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

[34] Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

[35] Congress.gov, "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[36] Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

[37] Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

[38] Congress.gov, "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

[39] Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022

[40] Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[41] Congress.gov, "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

[42] Congress.gov, "H.R.7688 - Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[43] Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021," accessed January 20, 2023

[44] Congress.gov, "H.R.5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[45] Congress.gov, "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023

[46] Congress.gov, "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022

[47] Congress.gov, "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

[48] Congress.gov, "H.R.1044 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020," accessed March 22, 2024

[49] Congress.gov, "H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act," accessed April 23, 2024

[50] Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024

[51] Congress.gov, "H.R.748 - CARES Act," accessed April 23, 2024

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[54] Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024

[55] Congress.gov, "S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," accessed April 27, 2024

[56] Congress.gov, "H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act," accessed April 24, 2024

[57] Congress.gov, "H.R.1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024

[58] Congress.gov, "H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act," accessed March 22, 2024

[59] Congress.gov, "H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024

[60] Congress.gov, "S.1838 - Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024

[61] Congress.gov, "H.R.3884 - MORE Act of 2020," accessed April 27, 2024

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[64] Congress.gov, "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act," accessed April 27, 2024

[65] Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024

[66] Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024

[67] Congress.gov, "S.24 - Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024

[68] Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024

[69] Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024

[70] Texas Tribune, "New York Democrat Chuck Schumer endorses Tahir Javed in Houston race to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green," February 21, 2018

[javedendorsements-71] 71.0 ^71.1 ^71.2 Tahir Javed 2018 campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed February 23, 2018

[naral-72] NARAL Pro-Choice America, "Candidates Earn Endorsement from Nation’s Leading Pro-Choice Advocacy Group," February 28, 2018

[sylvia-73] 73.0 ^73.1 Chron, "Sylvia Garcia picks up key endorsements in congressional race," January 15, 2018

[74] Email submission to Ballotpedia, February 12, 2018

[75] Houston Chronicle, "For the 29th District," February 5, 2018

[76] League of Conservation Voters, "LCV Action Fund Endorses Sylvia Garcia for Congress," March 2, 2018

[77] Emily's List, "Sylvia Garcia," January 26, 2018

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[79] Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016

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[presults16-81] Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016

[82] KHOU.com, "Garcia wins special runoff election for state Senate seat," March 2, 2013

[83] Chron.com, "Bitter District 6 race ends with Saturday runoff," February 26, 2013

[84] Dallas Morning News, "Houston special election for late state senator’s seat heading into runoff," January 26, 2013

[85] Texas Tribune, "Packed Field Could Mean a Runoff in SD-6," January 2, 2013

[86] The Republic, "Alvarado, Garcia, Bray vying to replace deceased Gallegos in Texas Senate special election," November 12, 2012

[87] The Dallas Morning News, "Governor sets special election for senate seat in Houston area," December 13, 2012

[88] Your Houston News, " Third candidate joins race for late Senator seat," December 28, 2012

[elections-89] Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014

[90] Sylvia Garcia 2018 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 23, 2018

[quotedisclaimer-91] Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

[CNN-92] CNN, "Trump acquitted at impeachment trial," February 5, 2020

[93] CBS News, "Pelosi launches formal Trump impeachment inquiry," September 25, 2019

[94] White House, "Remarks by President Trump and President Salih of Iraq Before Bilateral Meeting," September 24, 2019

[95] Associated Press, "The Latest: Democrats say Trump allegations are impeachable," September 24, 2019

[96] NBC News, "Trump impeached by the House for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress," December 18, 2019

[97] The Hill, "Meet Pelosi's 7 impeachment managers," January 19, 2020

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Committee assignments

U.S. House

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Key votes

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Elections

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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2018

General election

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Democratic primary election

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Endorsements

2016

2013

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

2022

2020

2018

Notable endorsements

Noteworthy events

Impeachment of President Donald Trump

Campaign finance summary

State legislative tenure

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

2015 legislative session

2013-2014

Sponsored legislation

Scorecards

2018

2017

2016