Nydia M. Velázquez — U.S. Representative for NY-7
Nydia M. Velázquez is a Democrat Representative representing New York (district 7), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New York |
| District | NY-7 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1953-03-28 |
| Bioguide ID | V000081 |
Election & Term History
Nydia M. Velázquez has held 17 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1993.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-12 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-7 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Nydia M. Velázquez has cast 532 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Nydia M. Velázquez is more liberal than 94% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.546 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 94% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 532 |
| Votes with own party | 97.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 23 of 643 (3.6%) |
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 Nydia M. Velázquez in?
Nydia M. Velázquez is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NY-7.
How long has Nydia M. Velázquez served in Congress?
Nydia M. Velázquez's first term on record began in 1993, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Nydia M. Velázquez's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Nydia M. Velázquez is more liberal than 94% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 532 recorded votes.
How often does Nydia M. Velázquez vote with their own party?
Nydia M. Velázquez has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 23 of 643 recorded votes (3.6%).