Federal · California · Democratic
Alex Padilla
Democrat U.S. Senator for California.
Voted further left than 89% of the Senate, based on 876 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for California1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 20, 20211
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-3553 · X / Twitter · Facebook · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, California (2028)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 104 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 515 cosponsored5
- Voted on 55 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 16
- Committees: Joint Committee of Congress on the Library; Joint Committee on Printing; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (Ranking Member); Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on the Budget2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 44 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5304: Fairness for Farm Workers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519-4520)
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 159: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-05: Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Practices Involving Invalid Nursing Home Debts". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 152: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Nay on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Nay on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3372: Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8514)
- Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 74 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4640: 9–8–8 Connect Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445)
- Sponsored S. 3840: Health Investment Zones Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4800: Land of the Free Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 2468: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4776)
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 23 and cosponsored 53 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5352: Desalination Reauthorization Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored S. 3738: MORE WATER Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 652.
- Sponsored S. 3194: Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 39 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5634: SPELL Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5265)
- Sponsored S. 5559: BASIC Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
- Sponsored S. 1948: POST GRAD Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3235-3236)
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 62 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5221: Stop Corrupt Trading Act Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
- Sponsored S. 3582: No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 2192: Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3564)
- Voted Nay on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5020: Improving Housing Performance Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)
- Sponsored S. 1477: Housing for All Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2568)
- Sponsored S. 1415: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2565-2566)
- Voted Yea on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202623
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 14 and cosponsored 45 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5491: Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 5433: Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 5124: Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 318: ANCHOR Act Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 2696: Foundation for Enabling Biotechnology Innovation Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 1664: RESEARCHER Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2800-2801)
- Voted Not voting on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 9 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4053: A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes. Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 2735: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
- Sponsored S. 4417: Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 28 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2803: SUN Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Voted Nay on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Nay on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5309: COWS Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520)
- Sponsored S. 5303: Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
- Sponsored S. 5301: Voice for Farm Workers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519)
Money: U.S. Senate, California (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$1.5M
Spent$855K
Cash on hand$7.3M
Debts$8
- From individuals $854K
- From PACs and other committees $145K
- From party committees $3,500
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $500K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 45%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 4%
- $1,000–$1,999 10%
- $2,000 and up 38%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Individual donors
- $285K from 3,450 itemized gifts31
- 68% came from people in California31
- 3% came from retired people31
- Top states: California $194K, New York $23K, Florida $16K, Pennsylvania $8,175, Texas $6,69731
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Not-employed | 2,049 gifts | $116,656 |
| Andell Holdings | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Apollo | 3 gifts | $6,500 |
| Anduril Industries | 3 gifts | $6,000 |
| Altamed | 3 gifts | $5,250 |
| Charter Communications | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Apollo Global Management | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Arnold Ventures | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Broadcom | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Cga Strategies | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Coinbase | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Foresite Labs | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Helm Center | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Incite Org | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Alex Padillahttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000145Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S2CA00955https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2CA00955/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: contributions to Alex Padilla by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2CA00955/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Alex Padilla, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00765164&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Alex Padilla for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00765164&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026