Former member of Congress
Brian Higgins
Democrat · Former U.S. Representative for New York's 26th district
Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)
118th Congress, House
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 area | Yea | Nay | Present or not voting | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and food | 4 | 5 | 0 | |
| Civil rights | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| Crime and justice | 17 | 13 | 0 | |
| Defense and veterans | 20 | 6 | 0 | |
| Economy and finance | 15 | 11 | 3 | |
| Education | 11 | 13 | 1 | |
| Energy | 8 | 15 | 1 | |
| Environment | 15 | 18 | 0 | |
| Foreign affairs and trade | 30 | 10 | 5 | |
| Government and elections | 13 | 18 | 1 | |
| Healthcare | 16 | 16 | 1 | |
| Housing | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| Immigration | 12 | 14 | 2 | |
| Labor and jobs | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Social safety net | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Taxes | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Technology | 24 | 12 | 0 | |
| Transportation | 15 | 7 | 1 |
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
| Month | Party unity | With party |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | 100% | 13 of 13 |
| Feb 2021 | 100% | 28 of 28 |
| Mar 2021 | 100% | 41 of 41 |
| Apr 2021 | 100% | 16 of 16 |
| May 2021 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
| Jun 2021 | 100% | 36 of 36 |
| Jul 2021 | 100% | 38 of 38 |
| Aug 2021 | 100% | 4 of 4 |
| Sep 2021 | 93.9% | 31 of 33 |
| Oct 2021 | 100% | 10 of 10 |
| Nov 2021 | 100% | 18 of 18 |
| Dec 2021 | 100% | 25 of 25 |
| Jan 2022 | 100% | 11 of 11 |
| Feb 2022 | 100% | 22 of 22 |
| Mar 2022 | 100% | 23 of 23 |
| Apr 2022 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
| May 2022 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| Jun 2022 | 100% | 36 of 36 |
| Jul 2022 | 98.8% | 80 of 81 |
| Aug 2022 | 100% | 3 of 3 |
| Sep 2022 | 100% | 32 of 32 |
| Nov 2022 | 100% | 8 of 8 |
| Dec 2022 | 100% | 21 of 21 |
| Jan 2023 | 100% | 72 of 72 |
| Feb 2023 | 94.1% | 16 of 17 |
| Mar 2023 | 100% | 34 of 34 |
| Apr 2023 | 100% | 12 of 12 |
| May 2023 | 85.2% | 23 of 27 |
| Jun 2023 | 100% | 39 of 39 |
| Jul 2023 | 98.5% | 64 of 65 |
| Sep 2023 | 98.9% | 91 of 92 |
| Oct 2023 | 96.7% | 29 of 30 |
| Nov 2023 | 100% | 107 of 107 |
| Dec 2023 | 94.4% | 17 of 18 |
| Jan 2024 | 95% | 19 of 20 |
| Feb 2024 | 100% | 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 31NayWith 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
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
Final passage · Passed · Immigration
Yea - Jan 31, 2024Roll call 27NayWith 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
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 19NayWith 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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