Troy Downing — U.S. Representative for MT-2
Troy Downing is a Republican Representative representing Montana (district 2), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Montana |
| District | MT-2 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1967-03-04 |
| Bioguide ID | D000634 |
Election & Term History
Troy Downing has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MT-2 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Troy Downing has cast 548 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Troy Downing is more conservative than 79% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.658 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 79% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 548 |
| Votes with own party | 95.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 4 of 643 (0.6%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Troy Downing in?
Troy Downing is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for MT-2.
How long has Troy Downing served in Congress?
Troy Downing's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Troy Downing's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Troy Downing is more conservative than 79% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 548 recorded votes.
How often does Troy Downing vote with their own party?
Troy Downing has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 4 of 643 recorded votes (0.6%).