Texas
HC

Henry Cuellar

D

U.S. Representative · Texas

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

886

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

886

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

15 actions

Cuellar's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects competing priorities between measures enhancing election security and those potentially restricting voting access, yielding no consistent ideological alignment.

Criminal justice

48 actions

Cuellar demonstrates strong support for enhanced law enforcement capabilities, stricter criminal penalties, and expanded police powers, with a consistent record of backing tougher enforcement mechanisms across drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fraud prosecution.

Fiscal policy

85 actions

Cuellar's fiscal policy votes show support for revenue-enhancing measures and maintaining federal spending levels while opposing mechanisms that would reduce government expenditures, reflecting a pragmatic approach that favors stable appropriations over spending cuts.

Healthcare

33 actions

Cuellar supports expanded healthcare access and disease prevention research while opposing certain deregulatory measures and cuts to federal health programs, reflecting pragmatic support for government-funded healthcare infrastructure without consistent ideological positioning.

Education

25 actions

Cuellar's voting pattern on education issues reflects skepticism toward parental transparency measures, workforce training flexibility, and accelerated financial aid processing, while supporting pregnancy support resources on campuses.

Economy and labor

46 actions

Cuellar demonstrates consistent support for policies that expand access to capital for small businesses and workers while favoring interventionist trade and labor protections over unrestricted market mechanisms.

Environment and energy

136 actions

Cuellar supports targeted environmental protections like invasive species control and wildfire management while opposing measures that weaken enforcement mechanisms and emissions standards across air quality and energy efficiency.

Immigration

45 actions

Cuellar's immigration votes reflect conflicting priorities between enforcement measures targeting criminal immigrants and opposition to broader restrictive policies on asylum and border control.

National security and foreign policy

178 actions

Cuellar demonstrates strong support for national security measures targeting foreign threats and strengthening institutional capacity, but shows inconsistency on maritime security policy.

Civil rights and liberties

43 actions

Cuellar demonstrates consistent support for civil rights protections, particularly regarding safeguards against discrimination and violence, while showing occasional tension between free speech principles and accountability measures.

Social policy

23 actions

Cuellar demonstrates consistent support for expansive social welfare policies, particularly those benefiting veterans, children, families, and vulnerable populations through enhanced government funding and protections.

Technology and data

34 actions

Cuellar demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and consumer data protection, consistently backing regulatory frameworks that advance digital infrastructure while safeguarding privacy and security.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Cuellar consistently votes against measures that would constrain government power or expand protections for private communications and free expression.

Government accountability and transparency

135 actions

Cuellar voted against multiple bills advancing government accountability and transparency including regulatory agency oversight, federal protective service reporting requirements, and congressional review of executive rules, while supporting measures that undermined accountability mechanisms.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Cuellar consistently supported federal funding and public investment across diverse infrastructure sectors including transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, and space exploration.

Activity ledger — most recent first

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 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 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
Voted yes

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
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

Liberty in Laundry Act — This bill would restrict the federal government's ability to set energy efficiency standards for washing machines, making it harder to reduce energy consumption through appliance regulations.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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 no

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

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 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 yes

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