John H. Rutherford
U.S. Representative, Florida District 5 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, John cast 674 recorded votes, and voted with the final outcome 91% of the time.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 611 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Florida District 5 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Nominee (won primary)
Source: FEC filing, H6FL04105
RGWLCompare candidatesWhere John stands
On 484 recorded votes where members disagreed, John was on the prevailing side 430 times and in the minority 54 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and defense & foreign affairs.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 47, No 12
- Voted yes on HJRES139: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. Failed 211 to 207, Mar 18, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HRES580: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC.... Failed 196 to 223, Jul 15, 2025. Record
- Defense & Foreign AffairsYes 6, No 15
- Voted no on HCONRES93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Passed 220 to 204, Sep 15, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HCONRES89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Passed 214 to 208, Jul 23, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HR9238: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other.... Failed 198 to 218, Jun 11, 2026. Record
- Public Health & Human ServicesYes 14, No 6
- Public Safety & Emergency ServicesYes 13, No 3
- Voted no on HJRES72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. Passed 219 to 211, Feb 11, 2026. Record
- Environmental Land AcquisitionYes 12, No 0
- EducationYes 8, No 2
- Voted yes on HR2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act. Failed 209 to 215, Jan 13, 2026. Record
- Not in a single policy areaYes 261, No 85
- Voted yes on HJRES1: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Failed 212 to 206, Sep 2, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HR8800. Failed 207 to 224, Jul 22, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HR8595. Failed 136 to 291, Jul 15, 2026. Record
Filled bar: yes votes. Outlined bar: no votes. Listed votes are ones where John was in the minority.
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
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- Sep 16, 2026U.S. HouseRutherford
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HR5334: An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
Passed 262 to 159. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 401 to 14. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 214 to 211. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1486: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
On Motion to Table
Passed 232 to 147. Public Safety & Emergency Services. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Ordering the Previous Question
Passed 214 to 208. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HCONRES93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 220 to 204. Defense & Foreign Affairs. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HJRES210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 216 to 211. Environmental Land Acquisition. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Passed 408 to 17. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Rutherford - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR2140: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 343 to 79. Official record
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In the news
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- Quiver Quantitative, Oct 15, 2026Fundraising Update: Representative John H. Rutherford just disclosed $155.8K of new fundraising
- Quiver Quantitative, Oct 1, 2026Press Release: John Rutherford Issues Statement on Trump Executive Order on Recreational Fishing
- Quiver Quantitative, Jun 22, 2026Representative John H. Rutherford has filed a new financial disclosure - here’s what we see
- TheTrucker.com, May 5, 2026Landstar showcased in US Rep. John Rutherford’s ‘Ride-Along’ series
- Quiver Quantitative, Mar 1, 2026Press Release: Congressman John H. Rutherford Issues Statement on Operation Epic Fury in Iran
- MarketBeat, Sep 25, 2023Rep. John H. Rutherford Stock Trading Activity
- The Florida Times-Union, Jan 19, 2022Through the years: A farewell to Sheriff John Rutherford
- Legacy | Obituary, Sep 27, 2021John Rutherford Obituary (2019) - Fort Worth, TX - Star-Telegram
- Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory, May 7, 2003Obituary information for Clara Joan Rutherford
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
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Records used on this page
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