Robert Menendez — U.S. Representative for NJ-8
Robert Menendez is a Democrat Representative representing New Jersey (district 8), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New Jersey |
| District | NJ-8 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1985-07-12 |
| Bioguide ID | M001226 |
Election & Term History
Robert Menendez has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NJ-8 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NJ-8 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Robert Menendez has cast 549 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Robert Menendez is more liberal than 89% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.519 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 89% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 549 |
| Votes with own party | 97.4% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 643 (0.0%) |
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 Robert Menendez in?
Robert Menendez is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NJ-8.
How long has Robert Menendez served in Congress?
Robert Menendez's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Robert Menendez's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Robert Menendez is more liberal than 89% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 549 recorded votes.
How often does Robert Menendez vote with their own party?
Robert Menendez has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.4% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 643 recorded votes (0.0%).