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Brian Higgins

Democrat · Former U.S. Representative for New York's 26th district

Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)

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118th Congress, House

Party unity how it’s measured

98.1%

Voted with their party on 524 of 534 party-unity votes

Missed votes how it’s measured

1.8%

Missed 13 of 730 votes they were eligible for

Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured

31.5%

47 of the 149 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party

Cross-party support how it’s measured

71.4%

5 of the 7 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 areaYeaNayPresent or not votingVotes
Agriculture and food450
Civil rights370
Crime and justice17130
Defense and veterans2060
Economy and finance15113
Education11131
Energy8151
Environment15180
Foreign affairs and trade30105
Government and elections13181
Healthcare16161
Housing770
Immigration12142
Labor and jobs11110
Social safety net660
Taxes130
Technology24120
Transportation1571

Party unity over time

By month, across every Congress we cover in the House. Months with few party-unity votes can swing widely.

Show as a table
MonthParty unityWith party
Jan 2021100%13 of 13
Feb 2021100%28 of 28
Mar 2021100%41 of 41
Apr 2021100%16 of 16
May 2021100%17 of 17
Jun 2021100%36 of 36
Jul 2021100%38 of 38
Aug 2021100%4 of 4
Sep 202193.9%31 of 33
Oct 2021100%10 of 10
Nov 2021100%18 of 18
Dec 2021100%25 of 25
Jan 2022100%11 of 11
Feb 2022100%22 of 22
Mar 2022100%23 of 23
Apr 2022100%15 of 15
May 2022100%37 of 37
Jun 2022100%36 of 36
Jul 202298.8%80 of 81
Aug 2022100%3 of 3
Sep 2022100%32 of 32
Nov 2022100%8 of 8
Dec 2022100%21 of 21
Jan 2023100%72 of 72
Feb 202394.1%16 of 17
Mar 2023100%34 of 34
Apr 2023100%12 of 12
May 202385.2%23 of 27
Jun 2023100%39 of 39
Jul 202398.5%64 of 65
Sep 202398.9%91 of 92
Oct 202396.7%29 of 30
Nov 2023100%107 of 107
Dec 202394.4%17 of 18
Jan 202495%19 of 20
Feb 2024100%1 of 1

Votes

Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.

Showing 1–50 of 730 votes

  • Feb 1, 2024Roll call 31

    H.R. 6976: On Passage

    Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

    Final passage · Passed · Immigration

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 31, 2024Roll call 30

    H.R. 7024: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Environment, Housing, Immigration, Taxes, Transportation

    Yea
  • Jan 31, 2024Roll call 29

    H.R. 2754: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Jan 31, 2024Roll call 28

    H.R. 6679: On Passage

    No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

    Final passage · Passed · Immigration

    Yea
  • Jan 31, 2024Roll call 27

    H.R. 6678: On Passage

    Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

    Final passage · Passed · Immigration

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 31, 2024Roll call 26

    H.R. 6678: On Agreeing to the Amendment

    Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

    Amendment · Agreed to · Immigration

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 30, 2024Roll call 25

    H.R. 5585: On Passage

    Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Immigration

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Jan 30, 2024Roll call 24

    H.R. 5585: On Agreeing to the Amendment

    Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

    Amendment · Failed · Crime and justice, Immigration

    YeaWith their party
  • Jan 30, 2024Roll call 23

    H.Res. 980: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 30, 2024Roll call 22

    H.Res. 980: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 29, 2024Roll call 21

    S. 3427: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Jan 29, 2024Roll call 20

    H.R. 5528: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    Yea
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 19

    H.R. 6914: On Passage

    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

    Final passage · Passed · Education, Healthcare

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 18

    H.R. 6914: On Motion to Recommit

    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Education, Healthcare

    YeaWith their party
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 17

    H.R. 6918: On Passage

    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

    Final passage · Passed · Healthcare

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 16

    H.R. 6918: On Motion to Recommit

    Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Healthcare

    YeaWith their party
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 15

    H.R. 2872: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment

    Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

    Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Yea
  • Jan 18, 2024Roll call 14

    S. 3250: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    A bill to provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Technology, Transportation

    Yea
  • Jan 17, 2024Roll call 13

    H.Res. 957: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

    Final passage · Passed · Immigration

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 17, 2024Roll call 12

    H.R. 5862: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

    Final passage · Passed · Immigration, Labor and jobs

    Yea
  • Jan 17, 2024Roll call 11

    H.Res. 969: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 12, 2024Roll call 10

    H.J.Res. 98: On Passage

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

    Final passage · Passed · Labor and jobs

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 12, 2024Roll call 9

    H.R. 839: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Foreign affairs and trade

    Yea
  • Jan 11, 2024Roll call 8

    S.J.Res. 38: On Passage

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

    Final passage · Passed · Transportation

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 11, 2024Roll call 7

    H.R. 788: On Passage

    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 11, 2024Roll call 6

    H.R. 788: On Motion to Recommit

    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Crime and justice

    YeaWith their party
  • Jan 11, 2024Roll call 5

    H.Res. 947: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 11, 2024Roll call 4

    H.Res. 947: On Motion to Reconsider

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 10, 2024Roll call 3

    H.Res. 947: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

    Procedural · Failed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Jan 10, 2024Roll call 2

    H.Res. 947: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 14, 2023Roll call 724

    H.R. 2365: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

    Final passage · Passed · Healthcare

    Yea
  • Dec 14, 2023Roll call 723

    H.R. 2670: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference Report

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

    Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Crime and justice, Defense and veterans, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign affairs and trade, Healthcare, Labor and jobs, Social safety net, Technology, Transportation

    Yea
  • Dec 14, 2023Roll call 722

    On Motion to Adjourn

    Procedural · Failed

    Nay
  • Dec 13, 2023Roll call 721

    H.Res. 927: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

    Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Final passage · Passed · Education

    YeaAgainst their party
  • Dec 13, 2023Roll call 720

    H.Res. 918: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 13, 2023Roll call 719

    H.Res. 918: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 13, 2023Roll call 718

    H.R. 1147: On Passage

    Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Agriculture and food, Education, Healthcare, Social safety net

    Nay
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 717

    H.R. 357: On Passage

    Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 716

    H.R. 357: On Motion to Recommit

    Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

    Motion to recommit · Failed · Government and elections

    YeaWith their party
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 715

    H.R. 4531: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

    Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Labor and jobs

    Yea
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 714

    H.R. 5524: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act

    Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance

    Yea
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 713

    H.R. 5119: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act

    Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance

    Yea
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 712

    S. 788: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed · Environment

    Yea
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 711

    H.Res. 922: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 12, 2023Roll call 710

    H.Res. 922: On Ordering the Previous Question

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Procedural · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 11, 2023Roll call 709

    H.R. 6503: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II

    Final passage · Passed · Transportation

    Not voting
  • Dec 11, 2023Roll call 708

    H.R. 5378: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

    Final passage · Passed · Healthcare

    Not voting
  • Dec 11, 2023Roll call 707

    H.R. 3224: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

    Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

    Final passage · Passed

    Not voting
  • Dec 7, 2023Roll call 706

    H.Res. 914: On Agreeing to the Resolution

    Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.

    Final passage · Passed · Government and elections

    NayWith their party
  • Dec 7, 2023Roll call 705

    H.J.Res. 88: On Passage

    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

    Final passage · Passed · Education

    NayWith their party

Bills

The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these

Introduced (7)

  • H.R. 5593: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exempt from the Generalized System of Preferences certain tire articles, and for other purposes.Cosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 5408: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination ActCosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 4788: Opioid Treatment Providers Act
  • H.R. 4286: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening ActCosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 3498: HELP Act of 2023Cosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 1402: Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023Cosponsor from another party
  • H.R. 604: Make NEXUS Work Act

Cosponsored (149)

  • H.R. 6301: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2023Introduced by another party
  • H.R. 6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act
  • H.R. 5983: Clean Water Act of 2023
  • H.R. 5775: Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act
  • H.R. 5689: EITC Age Parity Act of 2023
  • H.R. 5685: Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023
  • H.R. 5580: Saving Our Mainstreet American Locations for Leisure and Shopping Act of 2023Introduced by another party
  • H.R. 14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
  • H.R. 5435: Disarm Hate Act
  • H.R. 5399: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023

See all 149

Service

Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.

  • Representative for New York's 26th district

    January 3, 2021 – February 2, 2024 · Democrat