James A. Himes
U.S. Representative, Connecticut District 4 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, Jim cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 43% of the time, introduced 13 bills, and cosponsored 424 more.
U.S. House: missed 6 of 674 recorded votes (0.9%) 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 666 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, Connecticut District 4 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
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Compare candidatesWhere Jim stands
On 536 recorded votes where members disagreed, Jim was on the prevailing side 172 times and in the minority 364 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 19, No 47
- 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 yes on HR8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Failed 213 to 216, Jul 22, 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....
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Defense & Foreign Affairs5 bills
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation2 bills
- Public Safety & Emergency Services2 bills
- Housing & Development1 bill
- Public Health & Human Services
- Children & Families
- Courts & Justice
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways
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. HouseHimes
- 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”
Bills they introduced
- H.R. 10142 (119th Congress), Fiscal Policy - TaxationMulti-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-08-24): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 10125 (119th Congress)NO PROFIT ActLatest recorded action (2026-08-20): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, 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. 9983 (119th Congress), Public Safety & Emergency ServicesLori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActLatest recorded action (2026-07-30): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $1,704,622 and spent $1,392,027 for the 2026 election, with $2,419,414 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H8CT04172
2026 campaign$1,555,915 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)32%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)3%
- Political action committees (PACs)65%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives34%
- Not employed31%
- Other / Not classified20%
- Real estate & construction5%
- Sales & marketing3%
- Other7%
Source: FEC filing, H8CT04172
2024 campaign$1,950,288 in contributions
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceRanking Member
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Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.