Trump Critiques Jeffries Amid Voting Rights Tensions
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Who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District?
Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democrat) represents the 8th district of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives. This page tracks every roll-call vote, every bill they’ve sponsored, and every news article we’ve matched to their record.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries
Representative — New York, District 8
Democrat (since 2025)
Incumbent
2890
Total Votes
1244
Nay
14
Not Voting
11
Present
1621
Yea
BiographyHakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American politician and attorney who has served as House minority leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.Read more →
Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American politician and attorney who has served as House minority leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.
Currently in his seventh term, Jeffries has been the U.S. representative for New York's 8th congressional district since 2013 and served three terms as a member of the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012.
Committees
Committee Assignments — 119th Congress
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Money & Influence
Top Funders — 2026 Cycle
| Committee | Type | Receipts | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL — PRE-GENERAL | TOTAL | $17.9M | 2026-10-14 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $12.7M | 2026-10-14 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $2.8M | 2026-10-14 |
| Other receipts | OTHER | $8K | 2026-10-14 |
Source: openFEC
Recent Stock Trades
No STOCK Act disclosures on file in the past 180 days.
Legislative Activity
Recent Voting Record (100 shown)
| Date | Bill | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | HR9340 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9497 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | S2403 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR5334 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9576 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR10326 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HJRES213 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2978 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR8278 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR4646 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2140 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR9500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HJRES210 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HCONRES93 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1486 | Yea-and-Nay | Present | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR4219 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR3276 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-03 | HR4795 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-02 | HJRES1 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-09-02 | HR1501 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR6500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1498 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1490 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S307 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S32 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HCONRES89 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HR8884 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HCONRES113 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR1118 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR9770 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-20 | HR4541 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-20 | HR8823 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR5362 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR9237 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR139 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR3106 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR8897 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HCONRES108 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1399 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7757 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7128 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-25 | HR2478 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR7401 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR915 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | S629 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | HR6644 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Failed | |
| 2026-06-11 | HRES1335 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR7892 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8312 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
Bills Sponsored (4 bills introduced)
| Bill | Title | Latest Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR5796 | Patents for Humanity Act of 2022 | Became Public Law No: 117-245. | 2022-12-20 |
| HR2471 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 | Became Public Law No: 117-103. | 2022-03-15 |
| HR1693 | EQUAL Act of 2021 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | 2021-09-29 |
| HR546 | Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | 2021-02-25 |
Coverage
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In the News (18)
Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’ - The Hill
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) scored a coup this week in winning an unusual endorsement from a Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), who is touting Lawler’s bipartisan credentials amid a tough reelection contest. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is…
Jeffries, Democrats shift tone, aim to move beyond defector scandal - The Hill
House Democrats appear ready to move beyond the defection scandal that riled the caucus earlier in the week. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his top deputies had declared on Tuesday that the move by Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and Marie Gl…
Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November - PBS
The meeting, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, touched on issues ranging from housing, immigration to the high costs of living.
Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries
The growing wave of primary victories by democratic socialists is poised to pose a major challenge for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) if Democrats retake the House in the midterms. He will likely need to contend with an increasingly restive and energized left flan
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.
The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment - CNN
New York politics and the Democratic Party have a new power broker after Zohran Mamdani’s picks swept three US House primaries. Hakeem Jeffries, the Brooklyn-based House Democratic leader, is losing two incumbent members and facing an ascendant band of agitat…
Democrats' Jeffries and Mamdani wings face off in New York - Axios
Two Jeffries-backed incumbents are facing off against Mamdani-supported challengers.
This is a 'Jackie Robinson moment,' but not the one Hakeem Jeffries thinks it is
Self-serving demands are nothing new for politicians.
House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition
Minority Leader Jeffries is urging Speaker Johnson to "swiftly" hold vote on House prediction market ban.
GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem Jeffries - NBC News
Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Virginia Republican, is under fire after she agreed with a comment that Hakeem Jeffries should get his “cotton-picking hands off of Virginia.”
Jeffries's office slams Kiggans for agreeing with a conservative host's 'cotton-picking' remarks
The office of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) went after Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) on Tuesday after the Virginia Republican concurred when a conservative radio host urged Jeffries to get his “cotton-picking hands off of Virginia.” Christie Stephenson, a spokesperson
With few options left in redistricting, Democrats ramp up affordability message
Where do House Democrats go next? That’s the big question facing party leaders in the wake of last week’s ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that killed a new House map designed to give Democrats a big boost in November’s midterms. Behind House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (
Jeffries still confident Democrats will take back House after Virginia redistricting ruling
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed confidence on Saturday that Democrats can still win back the House of Representatives, despite a recent redistricting loss in Virginia. “We’re going to take back control of the House of Representatives,” Jeffries told MS N
Jeffries leads redistricting effort in New York
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he was devising a plan for redistricting in New York. The effort follows Florida’s decision to pursue new congressional maps and a Voting Rights Act decision from the Supreme Court that could change the math of some state
In feud with Trump, Jeffries weighs risks of how to respond
President Trump’s escalated attacks on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have created opportunities for Democrats racing to seize control of the lower chamber in this year’s midterm elections. But they also carry plenty of political risks. Trump is widely unpopular o
Democrat backs Jeffries after Trump calls for his impeachment: 'Called it like it was'
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) on Sunday backed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) after President Trump said Jeffries should be impeached for criticizing the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act. On Wednesday, a 6-3 majority of justices struck down Louisi
Trump goes after Jeffries after Supreme Court voting rights comments: 'Isn't he subject to Impeachment?'
President Trump went after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) over a comment he made following a recent Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. “Hakeem Jeffries, a Low IQ individual, said our Supreme Court is ‘illegitimate.’ After saying such a thing, isn’t h
Redistricting decision hamstrings potential congressional response
The Supreme Court’s decision limiting the Voting Rights Act appears to hamper Congress from passing legislation to restore the law’s protections for minority voters when states draw new congressional districts, legal experts say. In the hours after Wednesday’s 6-3 decision
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C-SPAN Campaign 2026 Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) Rallies with U.S. House Candidate Elaine Luria (D-VA) in Virginia Beach, VA : CSPAN : October 31, 2026 10:55pm-11:19pm EDT
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C-SPAN Campaign 2026 Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) Rallies with U.S. House Candidate Elaine Luria (D-VA) in Virginia Beach, VA : CSPAN : October 31, 2026 7:34pm-8:00pm EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 Leader Jeffries (D-NY) Rallies With House Candidate Luria (D-VA) in Virginia Beach, VA : CSPAN : October 31, 2026 1:19pm-1:46pm EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 House Dem Leader Jeffries (NY) Campaigns for U.S. House Candidate Eliott Rodriguez (D-FL) : CSPAN : October 19, 2026 2:56pm-3:16pm EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 House Dem Leader Jeffries (NY) Campaigns for U.S. House Candidate Eliott Rodriguez (D-FL) : CSPAN : October 18, 2026 4:32pm-4:53pm EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Campaigns with U.S. House Candidate Stefany Shaheen (D-NH) : CSPAN : October 13, 2026 5:27am-5:43am EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Campaigns with U.S. House Candidate Stefany Shaheen (D-NH) : CSPAN : October 13, 2026 1:54am-2:11am EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Campaigns with U.S. House Candidate Stefany Shaheen (D-NH) : CSPAN : October 13, 2026 4:16pm-4:32pm EDT
C-SPAN Campaign 2026 Dem Leader Jeffries, Congressional Candidate Bob Harvie (D-PA) in Yardley, PA : CSPAN : October 10, 2026 5:53pm-6:30pm EDT
C-SPAN Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds News Conference in Brooklyn, New York : CSPAN : October 8, 2026 1:10pm-1:37pm EDT
C-SPAN Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds News Conference in Brooklyn, New York : CSPAN : October 8, 2026 3:59pm-4:20pm EDT
C-SPAN House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds Press Conference : CSPAN : October 3, 2026 1:51pm-2:03pm EDT
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C-SPAN House Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference : CSPAN : September 23, 2026 3:20pm-3:36pm EDT
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C-SPAN Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Briefing 60 Days Before Midterms : CSPAN : September 3, 2026 9:27pm-9:49pm EDT
C-SPAN Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Briefing 60 Days Before Midterms : CSPAN : September 4, 2026 6:38am-6:59am EDT
C-SPAN Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Briefing 60 Days Before Midterms : CSPAN : September 4, 2026 4:01am-4:22am EDT
C-SPAN Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Briefing 60 Days Before Midterms : CSPAN : September 3, 2026 4:29pm-4:52pm EDT
C-SPAN House Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Press Conference : CSPAN : August 31, 2026 11:10pm-11:42pm EDT
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C-SPAN House Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Press Conference : CSPAN : August 31, 2026 3:08pm-3:33pm EDT
C-SPAN Activists & Elected Officials Gather for "Defend the Vote" March on Washington : CSPAN : August 30, 2026 2:46pm-4:42pm EDT
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