Matt Gaetz

House · FL · Republican

Born: May 7, 1982

Service history (4 terms)

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115th Congress, House, FL, Republican (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, FL, Republican (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, FL, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, FL, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2024-11-13)

Recorded votes (2165 on record)

YeaproceduralSep 22, 2021 · House · Failed
Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 5305 — Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 21, 2021 · House · Passed
HAVANA Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1828 — HAVANA Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveSep 21, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3755) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4350) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5305) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 667 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021; H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; and H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 21, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3755) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4350) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5305) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 667 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021; H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; and H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 21, 2021 · House · Passed
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 189 — Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 5293 — Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveAug 25, 2021 · House · Passed
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 4 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralAug 24, 2021 · House · Failed
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveAug 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 601 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4) John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to (H.R. 3684) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14); and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralAug 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 601 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4) John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to (H.R. 3684) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14); and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveAug 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 272 — Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveAug 24, 2021 · House · Passed
A bill to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 325 — To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4300 — Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Amache National Historic Site Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2497 — Amache National Historic Site Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
To designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, and for other purposes.
Table Motion to Reconsider — H R 2278 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
To designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2278 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 3237 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 29, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NayproceduralJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
Table Motion to Reconsider — H R 4502 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Eduction, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Passage — H R 4502 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Eduction, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 29, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4502 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Eduction, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
On Passage — H R 4373 — Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other programs
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 29, 2021 · House · Failed
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4373 — Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other programs
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4373
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 29, 2021 · House · Failed
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4373
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Passed
Chips and Science Act
On Passage — H R 4346 — Making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Chips and Science Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4346 — Making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Chips and Science Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4346
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Chips and Science Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4346
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NayproceduralJul 28, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4373) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4505) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Table Motion to Reconsider — H RES 567 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4346) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022; (H.R. 4373) Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and (H.R. 4505) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4373) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4505) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 567 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4346) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022; (H.R. 4373) Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and (H.R. 4505) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 28, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4373) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4505) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 567 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4346) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022; (H.R. 4373) Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and (H.R. 4505) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1910 — Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
DUMP Opioids Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 957 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 555 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 555 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2365 — Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1664 — To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
On Motion to Table — H RES 554 — Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2021 · House · Passed
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 3985 — Allies Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2021 · House · Passed
PFAS Action Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2467 — PFAS Action Act
Plain-language explanation available