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Dan Newhouse

R

U.S. Representative · Washington

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

950

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

950

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Newhouse shows general support for citizenship verification and election monitoring measures but demonstrates inconsistency on the specific application of these principles across different electoral contexts.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Newhouse demonstrates a consistent pro-law-enforcement orientation on criminal justice, supporting enhanced penalties, expanded enforcement mechanisms, and police authority while opposing accountability restrictions, though he declined to strengthen fentanyl trafficking penalties.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Newhouse demonstrates a consistent pro-fiscal discipline orientation, supporting measures that increase government revenue, enhance presidential spending authority, and authorize federal appropriations while opposing temporary relief that reduces collections.

Healthcare

35 actions

Newhouse supports market-based healthcare reforms and targeted disease research initiatives while opposing some federal funding expansions, reflecting a conservative approach that prioritizes private solutions alongside selective government investments.

Education

27 actions

Newhouse's education voting pattern reflects support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support initiatives.

Economy and labor

47 actions

Newhouse consistently backs market-oriented economic policies that emphasize small business growth, capital access, and competitive trade while resisting labor protections that expand union organizing rights.

Environment and energy

167 actions

Newhouse demonstrates a strong pro-environment voting pattern, consistently supporting bills that fund environmental protection, strengthen enforcement of clean air and water standards, and advance wildfire management and conservation efforts.

Immigration

53 actions

Newhouse's immigration voting pattern reflects internal contradictions, supporting restrictive enforcement measures while simultaneously opposing asylum restrictions and deportation expansions.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Newhouse demonstrates consistent support for measures strengthening national security through sanctions on hostile regimes, enhanced defense capabilities, counterterrorism financing restrictions, and strategic competition with China.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Newhouse demonstrates a strong pro-civil rights orientation, consistently supporting measures that advance protections against discrimination, religious freedom, and democratic participation, with occasional votes on speech restriction measures that create complexity but do not substantially undermine an overall civil libertarian voting pattern.

Social policy

24 actions

Newhouse demonstrates a consistently pro-social policy voting pattern focused on veteran benefits, child welfare protections, and family support services while opposing expansions of entitlement programs.

Technology and data

34 actions

Newhouse demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and data protection policies that enhance regulatory clarity, consumer safeguards, and infrastructure development while maintaining federal oversight.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Newhouse favors constraining government power over speech and information while accepting broader latitude for law enforcement access to digital communications.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Newhouse's voting pattern demonstrates a consistent preference for legislative oversight mechanisms and transparency requirements that strengthen Congress's ability to review executive actions and hold agencies accountable to public scrutiny.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Newhouse demonstrates strong support for public infrastructure investment across diverse domains including transportation, utilities, water systems, and technology, with only an isolated dissent on commemorative spending.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Mar 5, 2025

Newhouse gave notice of his intention to raise a question of the privileges of the House by offering a resolution to censure Representative Al Green of Texas for disrupting the President's joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025.

On the record

Mar 5, 2025

Newhouse rose to raise a question of the privileges of the House and offered H. Res. 189, a resolution to censure Representative Al Green for disrupting a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Newhouse reflected on his 4 years serving as chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, highlighting that the caucus grew to 110 members, celebrated its 30th anniversary, conducted field tours, supported legislation on energy and agriculture, and congratulated Doug LaMalfa as the incoming chairman.

On the record

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Not voting

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Not voting

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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