Federal · Arizona · Democratic
Ruben Gallego
Democrat U.S. Senator for Arizona.
Voted further left than 77% of the Senate, based on 792 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Arizona1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 3, 20251
- Term ends
- January 3, 20311
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-4521 · X / Twitter · Facebook · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Arizona (2030)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.
- 53 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 338 cosponsored5
- Voted on 50 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 66
- Committees: Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 13 and cosponsored 54 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5268: Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4702: China Subsidy Response and Export Competitiveness Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 131: 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 2024-02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2269-2270)
- 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 Yea 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 8 and cosponsored 32 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5366: Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4662: ROBINHOOD Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4569: Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Not voting 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 3 and cosponsored 48 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5113: State of Men’s Health Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 3221: Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 2085: Postpartum Lifeline Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4079: PEARL Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
- Sponsored S. 3309: Building Housing for the American Dream Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 572: Shadow Wolves Improvement Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Yea 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
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3732: Water Security and Drought Resilience Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
- Sponsored S. 3785: North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Sponsored S. 4605: Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- 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 Not voting 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
Crime and policing
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4421: NOPE Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 100: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1203: Housing Vouchers Fairness Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 1166: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 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 2 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4174: A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 2473: Federal Firefighters Families First Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 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 3 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5226: Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 2495: Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 2038: Wildfire Coordination Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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 0 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5367: Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 4126: A bill to address the ineligibility of Ashli Babbitt for military funeral honors. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
- Sponsored S. 4031: Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 572: Shadow Wolves Improvement Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
Money: U.S. House, Arizona 3rd District (2024)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.29
Raised$4.3M
Spent$2.5M
Cash on hand$2.1M
- From individuals $3.5M
- From PACs and other committees $447K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $379K
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
| Cigar-pac (Cigar Association of America, Inc.)Connected to Cigar Association of America, Inc. | $2,500 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. Political Action Committee (Elevance Health PAC)Connected to Elevance Health, Inc. | $2,500 |
| The Vanguard Group Committee for Responsible GovernmentConnected to The Vanguard Group | $2,500 |
| Garmin International Inc Political Action CommitteeConnected to Garmin International | $2,500 |
| National Community Pharmacists Association - PACConnected to National Community Pharmacists Association | $1,000 |
| Dentons US LLP PAC | $1,000 |
Individual donors
- $1.7M from 24,995 itemized gifts31
- 34% came from people in Arizona31
- 12% came from retired people31
- Top states: Arizona $580K, California $259K, New York $155K, Virginia $73K, District of Columbia $73K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Blackstone | 10 gifts | $31,500 |
| Eb5 United | 6 gifts | $18,500 |
| Sares-regis | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Y Combinator | 10 gifts | $11,750 |
| Napoli Shkolnik | 6 gifts | $10,000 |
| Hudson Realty Capital | 3 gifts | $8,500 |
| Apollo Management | 3 gifts | $8,000 |
| Az DC Consulting | 3 gifts | $8,000 |
| BGR Group | 7 gifts | $8,000 |
| Petsmart | 14 gifts | $7,300 |
| 007 Capital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Alecko Capital | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| Angellist | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Coinbase | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Money: U.S. Senate, Arizona (2030)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$4.3M
Spent$2.5M
Cash on hand$2.1M
- From individuals $3.5M
- From PACs and other committees $447K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $379K
Gifts from people, by size32
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 64%
- $200–$499 4%
- $500–$999 4%
- $1,000–$1,999 7%
- $2,000 and up 22%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Outside groups spending in this race33
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $372K
| Somos PAC | $250,000 |
| LCV Victory Fund | $122,430 |
Individual donors
- $1.7M from 24,995 itemized gifts31
- 34% came from people in Arizona31
- 12% came from retired people31
- Top states: Arizona $580K, California $259K, New York $155K, Virginia $73K, District of Columbia $73K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Blackstone | 10 gifts | $31,500 |
| Eb5 United | 6 gifts | $18,500 |
| Sares-regis | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Y Combinator | 10 gifts | $11,750 |
| Napoli Shkolnik | 6 gifts | $10,000 |
| Hudson Realty Capital | 3 gifts | $8,500 |
| Apollo Management | 3 gifts | $8,000 |
| Az DC Consulting | 3 gifts | $8,000 |
| BGR Group | 7 gifts | $8,000 |
| Petsmart | 14 gifts | $7,300 |
| 007 Capital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Alecko Capital | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| Angellist | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Coinbase | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Ruben Gallegohttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000574Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S4AZ00139https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4AZ00139/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: Ruben Gallego, candidate H4AZ07043, 2025–26 financial summaryhttps://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4AZ07043/Reports through June 30, 2026 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Ruben Gallego, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00558627&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Gallego for Arizona, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00558627&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026
- 32FEC: contributions to Ruben Gallego by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4AZ00139/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 33FEC: independent expenditures about Ruben Gallego, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S4AZ00139&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026