Former member of Congress
Alcee L. Hastings
Democrat · Former U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th district
Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)
117th Congress, House
Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured
4.2%
12 of the 288 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party
Cross-party support how it’s measured
18.2%
2 of the 11 bills they introduced have a cosponsor from another party
How they voted by issue area
Each vote counts in every issue area its bill has. A Yea on a procedural vote or motion doesn’t mean support for the bill. How we count these
| Issue area | Yea | Nay | Present or not voting | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and food | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Civil rights | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crime and justice | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Defense and veterans | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Economy and finance | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Education | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Energy | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Environment | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Foreign affairs and trade | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Government and elections | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| Healthcare | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Housing | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Immigration | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Labor and jobs | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Social safety net | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Taxes | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Technology | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Transportation | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Party unity over time
By month, across every Congress we cover in the House. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.
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| Month | Party unity | With party |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | 100% | 6 of 6 |
| Feb 2021 | 100% | 28 of 28 |
| Mar 2021 | 100% | 41 of 41 |
Votes
Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.
Showing 1–50 of 90 votes
- Mar 19, 2021Roll call 97
H.Res. 134: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes.
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Foreign affairs and trade, Technology
Yea - Mar 19, 2021Roll call 96
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare, Labor and jobs, Social safety net
YeaWith their party - Mar 19, 2021Roll call 95
H.R. 1868: On Motion to Recommit
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Motion to recommit · Failed · Healthcare, Labor and jobs, Social safety net
NayWith their party - Mar 18, 2021Roll call 94
H.Res. 243: On Motion to Table
Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 18, 2021Roll call 93
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Mar 18, 2021Roll call 92
H.R. 1603: On Motion to Recommit
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs
NayWith their party - Mar 18, 2021Roll call 91
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Immigration
YeaWith their party - Mar 18, 2021Roll call 90
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Immigration
NayWith their party - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 89
H.R. 1652: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
Yea - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 88
H.R. 1651: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
Yea - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 87
H.R. 1085: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Government and elections
Yea - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 86
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Social safety net
YeaWith their party - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 85
H.R. 1620: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Amendment · Failed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Social safety net
NayWith their party - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 84
H.R. 1620: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Social safety net
NayWith their party - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 83
H.R. 1620: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Social safety net
YeaWith their party - Mar 17, 2021Roll call 82
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
YeaWith their party - Mar 16, 2021Roll call 81
H.R. 485: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Healthcare, Social safety net
Yea - Mar 16, 2021Roll call 80
H.R. 1799: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PPP Extension Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance
Yea - Mar 16, 2021Roll call 79
H.Res. 233: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 16, 2021Roll call 78
H.Res. 233: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 11, 2021Roll call 77
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
YeaWith their party - Mar 11, 2021Roll call 76
H.R. 1446: On Motion to Recommit
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Crime and justice
NayWith their party - Mar 11, 2021Roll call 75
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
YeaWith their party - Mar 11, 2021Roll call 74
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Crime and justice
NayWith their party - Mar 10, 2021Roll call 73
H.R. 1446: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Crime and justice
YeaWith their party - Mar 10, 2021Roll call 72
H.R. 1319: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Taxes, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 10, 2021Roll call 71
Procedural · Failed
NayWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 70
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 69
H.R. 842: On Motion to Recommit
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Healthcare, Labor and jobs
NayWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 68
H.R. 842: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Amendment · Failed · Healthcare, Labor and jobs
NayWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 67
H.R. 842: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Healthcare, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 66
H.Res. 198: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 9, 2021Roll call 65
H.Res. 198: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 8, 2021Roll call 64
H.Res. 188: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 8, 2021Roll call 63
H.Res. 188: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 62
For the People Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 61
For the People Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
NayWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 60
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Crime and justice, Education, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 59
H.R. 1280: On Motion to Recommit
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Civil rights, Crime and justice, Education, Healthcare, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Transportation
NayWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 58
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 57
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Failed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 3, 2021Roll call 56
Procedural · Failed
NayWith their party - Mar 2, 2021Roll call 55
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 2, 2021Roll call 54
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Failed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
NayWith their party - Mar 2, 2021Roll call 53
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Failed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
Yea - Mar 2, 2021Roll call 52
H.R. 1: On Agreeing to the Amendment
For the People Act of 2021
Amendment · Agreed to · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Education, Government and elections, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Mar 1, 2021Roll call 51
H.Res. 179: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Mar 1, 2021Roll call 50
H.Res. 179: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Feb 27, 2021Roll call 49
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Taxes, Technology, Transportation
YeaWith their party - Feb 27, 2021Roll call 48
H.R. 1319: On Motion to Recommit
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Motion to recommit · Failed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Economy and finance, Education, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Taxes, Technology, Transportation
NayWith their party
Bills
The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these
Introduced (11)
- H.R. 1744: Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 1234: Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2021
- H.R. 1136: Federal Jobs Act
- H.R. 1135: LITE Act
- H.R. 1134: African Descent Affairs Act of 2021
- H.R. 1054: Teacher Victims’ Family Assistance Act of 2021
- H.R. 996: Congress Commission Act
- H.R. 469: Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 400: Civics Learning Act of 2021
- H.R. 248: Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021
Cosponsored (288)
- H.R. 2358: Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
- H.R. 2351: 911 SAVES Act
- H.R. 2337: Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021
- H.R. 2324: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2800 South Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "D. Edwina Stephens Post Office".
- H.R. 2302: CLOSE Act
- H.R. 2301: Automatic Voter Registration Act
- H.R. 2292: Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act of 2021
- H.R. 2283: Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act
- H.R. 2282: Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
- H.J.Res. 34: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
Service
Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.
Representative for Florida's 20th district
January 3, 2021 – April 6, 2021 · Democrat