Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
U.S. Representative, Virginia District 8 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, Donald cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 38% of the time, introduced 108 bills, and cosponsored 720 more.
U.S. House: missed 15 of 674 recorded votes (2.2%) this 119th Congress; chamber median 1.9%.
Source: U.S. House roll-call votes
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 656 votes. "Missed" counts roll calls recorded as Not Voting or absent while in office; the median covers members recorded on at least 20 of them. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Virginia District 8 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: elections.virginia.gov
Compare candidatesRunning for U.S. House, Virginia District 8 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: No longer on the official list
Source: elections.virginia.gov
Compare candidatesWhere Donald stands
On 527 recorded votes where members disagreed, Donald was on the prevailing side 143 times and in the minority 384 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 15, No 49
- Voted no on HR9436: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.... Passed 219 to 196, Sep 1, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HCONRES113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels.... Passed 216 to 214, Jul 22, 2026. Record
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation14 bills
- Public Health & Human Services13 bills
- Environmental Land Acquisition12 bills
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways10 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs8 bills
- Public Safety & Emergency Services8 bills
- Children & Families5 bills
- Not in a single policy area16 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HJRES213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 214 to 208. Housing & Development. Official record
Beyer - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
Bills they introduced
- H.R. 6617 (119th Congress), EducationKeeping All Students Safe ActLatest recorded action (2025-12-11): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 9835 (119th Congress)Congressional Oversight and Agency Access ActLatest recorded action (2026-07-22): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- H.R. 10249 (119th Congress), Public Safety & Emergency ServicesKids Safety on Set Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-03): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 6294 (119th Congress), Children & FamiliesChildhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2025Latest recorded action (2025-11-25): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 2033 (119th Congress), Fiscal Policy - TaxationMilitary Spouse Hiring ActLatest recorded action (2025-03-11): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $2,529,480 and spent $2,237,816 for the 2026 election, with $848,727 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H4VA08224
2026 campaign$2,522,744 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)64%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)5%
- Political action committees (PACs)31%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Not employed34%
- Business owners & executives22%
- Other / Not classified11%
- Legal11%
- Retired5%
- Other17%
Source: FEC filing, H4VA08224
2024 campaign
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Tax
- House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Trade
- Joint Economic Committee
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.