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Paul Tonko

U.S. Representative, New York 20th district · Democrat

12 statements indexed, set against 645 recorded votes.

First took office
January 6, 2009
Terms served
9 terms in the House
Current term
January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027
Born
June 18, 1949

Sources: Clerk of the House and congress-legislators.

645
recorded votes
265
voted for
367
voted against
9
did not vote
12
statements indexed

What is on this page

Every recorded vote of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists this member, taken from their own per-vote records. Nothing is sampled and nothing is left out.

The House votes Yea and Nay on the floor and Aye and No in the Committee of the Whole. They are different words for the same two answers, and the site keeps the word the Clerk recorded as well as which side it fell on.

The statements are not complete and are not meant to be. A measure with no statement against it means only that none has been indexed here.

What was said, and what was done

2026-08-03

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, August 3, 2026, p. E763

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Health Center Week and celebrate the vital role Community Health Centers play in improving the health and well-being of millions of Americans.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, August 3, 2026, p. E763

Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 3, 2026.

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2026-07-23

HONORING LIFE OF BISHOP McKINLEY B. JOHNSON

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 23, 2026, p. H5191

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Bishop McKinley B. Johnson, who passed away last week after seven decades of service to the Albany community as a faith leader and a powerful moral conscience.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, July 23, 2026, p. H5191

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2026.

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2026-07-22

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5134

What was said

“Mr. Chair, Republican leadership has claimed that this proposal will address our Nation's most immediate priorities. That could not be further from the truth. This budget gives this administration a blank check to continue their war of choice with Iran.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5134

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

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2026-07-20

DEONDRA DIXON INCLUDE PROJECT ACT OF 2025

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4650

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Colorado for yielding. I rise in strong support of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act and applaud my colleagues, Representative Diana DeGette and Richard Hudson, for championing this critical piece of legislation.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4650

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

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2026-07-20

ACCELERATING ACCESS TO DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S PROVIDER TRAINING ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4644

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the AADAPT Act, legislation I am proud to be co-leading along with my good friends and colleagues Representatives Troy Balderson, Nanette Barragan, and Darin LaHood.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4644

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

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2026-07-20

REAUTHORIZING THE KAY HAGAN TICK ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4642

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Kay Hagan Tick Act legislation that I am leading along with my colleagues, Representatives Chris Smith, Lloyd Doggett, and Tom Kean.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4642

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

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Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-06-30

HONORING PRIDE MONTH

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, June 30, 2026, p. H4351

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Takano for yielding and for bringing us together for this Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, this Pride Month we are at a pivotal moment, a moment that demands our attention, outrage, and, yes, action.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, June 30, 2026, p. H4351

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 30, 2026.

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2026-06-09

SECURE AMERICA ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, June 9, 2026, p. H4023

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I have spent my career fighting to improve mental health care in our schools and communities. I believe that every single child should grow up in an environment built around love, learning, and safety, which is why I am so disgusted by the actions of this administration that are terrorizing an entire generation of children.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, June 9, 2026, p. H4023

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 9, 2026.

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2026-05-15

RECOGNIZING REVEREND O. ROBERT DeMARTINIS

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, May 15, 2026, p. H3545

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man of unyielding faith, compassion, and love, Reverend O. Robert DeMartinis, known to New York's capital region as Father Bob.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, May 15, 2026, p. H3545

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 15, 2026.

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Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-13

NATIONWIDE CONSUMER AND FUEL RETAILER CHOICE ACT OF 2025

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, May 13, 2026, p. H3423

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I have concerns about how this bill is being considered today. The Environment Subcommittee has not held a single hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 119th session of Congress.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, May 13, 2026, p. H3423

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 13, 2026.

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Set against the record

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2026-04-30

HONORING ANDY MARSH

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, April 30, 2026, p. E397

What was said

“Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the tremendous contributions of Andy Marsh as former CEO, and now Chairman of the Board of Plug Power. I have had the pleasure of working c]osely with Andy for many years, and I have had a front row seat watching Plug Power grow in Latham, New York and beyond under his leadership.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, April 30, 2026, p. E397

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 30, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-04-21

FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, April 21, 2026, p. H3017

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I completely understand that many State and local governments are dealing with severe air pollution related to wildfires, but as we approach Earth Day, it is important for us to recognize that efforts like the Clean Air Act should be continued to be implemented to the fullest and even enhanced where necessary.”

Paul Tonko, Congressional Record, April 21, 2026, p. H3017

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 21, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

Where the words are

The Congressional Record marks Paul Tonko as speaking in 54 items of business across 45 sitting days of this Congress. 12 statements indexed here so far.

That count is where to look, not how much was said. Most appearances are procedural: a yield of time, a request to revise and extend, a call for the yeas and nays.

It is also a floor and not a total. The count comes from the Record's own metadata, which tags who spoke in each item of business, and that tagging is not complete: checking the text turns up passages by members the metadata does not tag at all. A member may have said more than this says.

The eight most recent, each linking to that day's Record at govinfo.

Every recorded vote

All 645 recorded votes of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists Paul Tonko, newest first. The most recent 25 are below and the rest load on request. Each roll number links to the official record of that vote.

RollDateMeasure SubjectQuestionVoted Outcome
28323-Jul-2026H R 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn PassageNayPassed
28223-Jul-2026H CON RES 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranOn Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaPassed
28122-Jul-2026H CON RES 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayPassed
28022-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn PassageNayPassed
27922-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27822-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On PassageNayPassed
27722-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27622-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27522-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
27422-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27322-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
27221-Jul-2026H R 9770Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesOn PassageNayPassed
27121-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn PassageNayPassed
27021-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
26921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26821-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26721-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26621-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26521-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26421-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26321-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26221-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26121-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26021-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
25921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed

620 more, loaded from the published roll call list

What this covers

Up to 12 of this member's most recent floor remarks, taken verbatim from the Congressional Record with the page each is printed on. Procedural turns are left out: yielding time, reserving time, moving to suspend the rules.

Not covered.

A vote shown against remarks means the member spoke on that measure and voted on it the same day. It is not a claim that the words and the vote agree or disagree.