Paul Tonko
U.S. Representative, New York District 20 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, Paul cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 39% of the time, introduced 59 bills, and cosponsored 1293 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 664 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, New York District 20 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: warrencountyny.gov
RFCompare candidatesWhere Paul stands
On 535 recorded votes where members disagreed, Paul was on the prevailing side 146 times and in the minority 389 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 17, 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.
- Public Health & Human Services16 bills
- Environmental Land Acquisition9 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition9 bills
- Technology & Privacy4 bills
- Infrastructure - Water & Stormwater2 bills
- Children & Families1 bill
- Parks & Recreation1 bill
- Not in a single policy area15 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
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 401 to 14. Official record
Tonko - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HR9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
On Passage
Passed 352 to 72.
Bills they introduced
- H.R. 10611 (119th Congress), Parks & RecreationTIME Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-24): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 10468 (119th Congress)State Energy Oversight Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-16): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 10467 (119th Congress), Environmental Land AcquisitionData Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-16): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 10466 (119th Congress)End Energy Hardship ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-16): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $1,247,202 and spent $1,355,968 for the 2026 election, with $490,736 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H8NY21203
2026 campaign$1,244,656 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)25%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)9%
- Political action committees (PACs)66%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Retired51%
- Business owners & executives21%
- Other / Not classified6%
- Legal6%
- Lobbying & government relations5%
- Other13%
Source: FEC filing, H8NY21203
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on EnvironmentRanking Member
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- House Committee on the Budget
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.