Earl Blumenauer

House · OR · Democrat

Born: Aug 16, 1948

Service history (15 terms)

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104th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (1996-05-21 to 1997-01-03)
105th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (1997-01-07 to 1999-01-03)
106th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (1999-01-06 to 2001-01-03)
107th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2001-01-03 to 2003-01-03)
108th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2003-01-07 to 2005-01-03)
109th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2007-01-04 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2009-01-06 to 2011-01-03)
112th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2011-01-05 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2013-01-03 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, OR, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)

Recorded votes (2219 on record)

YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2022 · House · Failed
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4521
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 3, 2022 · House · Failed
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4521
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2022 · House · Agreed to
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4521
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 3, 2022 · House · Agreed to
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4521
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 2, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3485) to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4445) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4521) to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 900 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3485) Global Respect Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4445) Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4521) Bioeconomy Research and Development Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 2, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3485) to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4445) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4521) to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 900 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3485) Global Respect Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4445) Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4521) Bioeconomy Research and Development Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 2, 2022 · House · Passed
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5577 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the “John R. Lewis Post Office Building”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 20, 2022 · House · Passed
Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act
On Passage — H R 4673 — EVEST Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 20, 2022 · House · Failed
Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4673 — EVEST Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 20, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4673
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 19, 2022 · House · Passed
Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 452 — Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 19, 2022 · House · Passed
Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 2959 — Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2022 · House · Passed
Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment With An Amendment — H R 5746 — NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 13, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 868 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Adminstration
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 13, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 868 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Adminstration
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 12, 2022 · House · Passed
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1836 — Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 12, 2022 · House · Failed
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1836 — Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 12, 2022 · House · Failed
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1836
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 860 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 860 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
PresentproceduralJan 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Call of the House — QUORUM
YeasubstantiveDec 15, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
On Passage — S J RES 33 — Joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Combating International Islamophobia Act
On Passage — H R 5665 — Combating International Islamophobia Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 851 — Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 852 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J.Res.33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 852 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J.Res.33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 849 — Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 849 — Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 848 — Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 848 — Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting Our Democracy Act
On Passage — H R 5314 — Protecting Our Democracy Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 9, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting Our Democracy Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 5314 — Protecting Our Democracy Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting Our Democracy Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5314
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting Our Democracy Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5314
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting Our Democracy Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5314
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5982 — To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5961 — To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5705 — To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5695 — To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 7, title 20, and title 43, United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5679 — To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 7, title 20, and title 43, United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5677 — To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4706 — Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3531 — Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Indian Buffalo Management Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2074 — Indian Buffalo Management Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 897 — Agua Calinete Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3894 — CARING for Social Determinants Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3743 — Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2364 — Synthetic Opiod Danger Awareness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2355 — Opiod Prescription Verification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 9, 2021 · House · Passed
To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5119 — To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments
Plain-language explanation available