New York
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Daniel S. Goldman

D

U.S. Representative · New York

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

958

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

958

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Goldman's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects competing priorities between expanding electoral access and implementing citizenship verification measures, without a consistent ideological orientation.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Goldman's criminal justice voting pattern reflects support for drug treatment programs and human trafficking enforcement alongside opposition to enhanced penalties, stricter deportation provisions, and measures expanding law enforcement authority.

Fiscal policy

89 actions

Goldman's fiscal policy votes reveal a consistent opposition to spending restraint measures and revenue-generation mechanisms, suggesting a preference for maintaining or expanding federal spending levels.

Healthcare

33 actions

Goldman's healthcare votes reflect support for government-funded disease research and prevention measures alongside opposition to federal funding expansions for rural and maternal health services, suggesting selective rather than consistent ideological positioning on healthcare policy.

Education

26 actions

Goldman's education votes reflect support for parental oversight and pregnant student support services alongside opposition to certain workforce training and financial aid efficiency measures.

Economy and labor

49 actions

Goldman supports regulatory streamlining and labor protections for federal workers while opposing measures that would expand private capital formation and business investment mechanisms.

Environment and energy

167 actions

Goldman's votes on environment and energy reflect competing priorities between supporting pollution controls and clean energy development while occasionally opposing measures that would strengthen environmental enforcement mechanisms.

Immigration

53 actions

Goldman's immigration votes reflect opposition to restrictive enforcement measures while simultaneously supporting deportation provisions for violent offenses and asylum restrictions, indicating an inconsistent ideological position on immigration policy.

National security and foreign policy

192 actions

Goldman shows strong support for sanctions, counterintelligence, and financial security measures but opposes certain Coast Guard and domestic security initiatives, indicating selective rather than consistent national security positioning.

Civil rights and liberties

44 actions

Goldman's votes on civil rights and liberties reflect competing commitments, supporting protections against discrimination and political violence while opposing restrictions on legislative speech and expression.

Social policy

25 actions

Goldman demonstrates consistent support for expansive social safety net policies, veterans benefits, child welfare protections, and government-funded social services with only isolated opposition to welfare fund restrictions.

Technology and data

34 actions

Goldman demonstrates strong support for technology development paired with robust consumer protections and data privacy safeguards, favoring regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with oversight rather than deregulation.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Goldman consistently opposes measures that constrain government power and protect individuals from state surveillance, censorship, and executive overreach.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Goldman's votes on government accountability and transparency reveal conflicting priorities, supporting congressional oversight mechanisms and agency reporting requirements while opposing measures that would expand public review of regulatory decisions and legislative accountability processes.

Infrastructure and public investment

30 actions

Goldman supports direct federal spending on modern infrastructure like broadband, water systems, and transit while opposing public land transfers and resource development projects that require ceding federal control.

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 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 no

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 no

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

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 no

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 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 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 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
Not voting

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