Jerrold Nadler — U.S. Representative for NY-12
Jerrold Nadler is a Democrat Representative representing New York (district 12), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New York |
| District | NY-12 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1947-06-13 |
| Bioguide ID | N000002 |
Election & Term History
Jerrold Nadler has held 18 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1992.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-11-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-17 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-8 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-10 | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Jerrold Nadler has cast 490 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Jerrold Nadler is more liberal than 87% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.507 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 87% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 490 |
| Votes with own party | 98.6% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 70 of 643 (10.9%) |
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 Jerrold Nadler in?
Jerrold Nadler is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NY-12.
How long has Jerrold Nadler served in Congress?
Jerrold Nadler's first term on record began in 1992, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Jerrold Nadler's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Jerrold Nadler is more liberal than 87% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 490 recorded votes.
How often does Jerrold Nadler vote with their own party?
Jerrold Nadler has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.6% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 70 of 643 recorded votes (10.9%).