Val T. Hoyle — U.S. Representative for OR-4
Val T. Hoyle is a Democrat Representative representing Oregon (district 4), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Oregon |
| District | OR-4 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1964-02-14 |
| Bioguide ID | H001094 |
Election & Term History
Val T. Hoyle 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 OR-4 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-4 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Val T. Hoyle has cast 538 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Val T. Hoyle is more conservative than 90% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.232 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 90% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 538 |
| Votes with own party | 96.4% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 9 of 643 (1.4%) |
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 Val T. Hoyle in?
Val T. Hoyle is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for OR-4.
How long has Val T. Hoyle served in Congress?
Val T. Hoyle's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Val T. Hoyle's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Val T. Hoyle is more conservative than 90% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 538 recorded votes.
How often does Val T. Hoyle vote with their own party?
Val T. Hoyle has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.4% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 9 of 643 recorded votes (1.4%).