Michael Lawler — U.S. Representative for NY-17
Michael Lawler is a Republican Representative representing New York (district 17), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New York |
| District | NY-17 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1986-09-09 |
| Bioguide ID | L000599 |
Election & Term History
Michael Lawler 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 NY-17 | Republican |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-17 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Michael Lawler has cast 539 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Michael Lawler is more liberal than 99% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.189 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 99% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 539 |
| Votes with own party | 91.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 12 of 643 (1.9%) |
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 Michael Lawler in?
Michael Lawler is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NY-17.
How long has Michael Lawler served in Congress?
Michael Lawler's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Michael Lawler's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Michael Lawler is more liberal than 99% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 539 recorded votes.
How often does Michael Lawler vote with their own party?
Michael Lawler has voted with the majority of their own party on 91.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 12 of 643 recorded votes (1.9%).