Former member of Congress
Matt Cartwright
Democrat · Former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th district
Official biography (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress)
117th Congress, House
Cross-party cosponsoring how it’s measured
8.8%
25 of the 284 bills they cosponsored were introduced by another party
Cross-party support how it’s measured
47.5%
29 of the 61 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 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Civil rights | 73 | 0 | 2 | |
| Crime and justice | 111 | 0 | 3 | |
| Defense and veterans | 82 | 0 | 3 | |
| Economy and finance | 65 | 0 | 1 | |
| Education | 64 | 0 | 2 | |
| Energy | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| Environment | 62 | 1 | 1 | |
| Foreign affairs and trade | 75 | 0 | 2 | |
| Government and elections | 91 | 0 | 2 | |
| Healthcare | 114 | 0 | 9 | |
| Housing | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| Immigration | 42 | 0 | 2 | |
| Labor and jobs | 76 | 0 | 2 | |
| Social safety net | 53 | 0 | 1 | |
| Taxes | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Technology | 60 | 1 | 9 | |
| Transportation | 44 | 0 | 3 |
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 | 95% | 38 of 40 |
| Apr 2021 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
| May 2021 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
| Jun 2021 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| Jul 2021 | 100% | 39 of 39 |
| Aug 2021 | 100% | 4 of 4 |
| Sep 2021 | 93.8% | 30 of 32 |
| Oct 2021 | 100% | 10 of 10 |
| Nov 2021 | 100% | 18 of 18 |
| Dec 2021 | 96% | 24 of 25 |
| Jan 2022 | 100% | 3 of 3 |
| Feb 2022 | 81.8% | 18 of 22 |
| Mar 2022 | 100% | 23 of 23 |
| Apr 2022 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
| May 2022 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| Jun 2022 | 100% | 37 of 37 |
| Jul 2022 | 95.1% | 77 of 81 |
| Aug 2022 | 100% | 3 of 3 |
| Sep 2022 | 100% | 31 of 31 |
| Nov 2022 | 100% | 8 of 8 |
| Dec 2022 | 100% | 21 of 21 |
| Jan 2023 | 97.2% | 70 of 72 |
| Feb 2023 | 94.4% | 17 of 18 |
| Mar 2023 | 100% | 34 of 34 |
| Apr 2023 | 100% | 12 of 12 |
| May 2023 | 82.1% | 23 of 28 |
| Jun 2023 | 94.7% | 36 of 38 |
| Jul 2023 | 96.9% | 63 of 65 |
| Sep 2023 | 97.8% | 88 of 90 |
| Oct 2023 | 93.3% | 28 of 30 |
| Nov 2023 | 97.2% | 104 of 107 |
| Dec 2023 | 88.9% | 16 of 18 |
| Jan 2024 | 80% | 12 of 15 |
| Feb 2024 | 86.7% | 13 of 15 |
| Mar 2024 | 93.8% | 30 of 32 |
| Apr 2024 | 78.6% | 22 of 28 |
| May 2024 | 88.9% | 32 of 36 |
| Jun 2024 | 92.4% | 73 of 79 |
| Jul 2024 | 100% | 57 of 57 |
| Sep 2024 | 73% | 27 of 37 |
| Nov 2024 | 100% | 7 of 7 |
| Dec 2024 | 94.1% | 16 of 17 |
Votes
Every vote that counts in our statistics that they were eligible for, newest first.
Showing 1–50 of 995 votes
- Dec 23, 2022Roll call 549
H.R. 2617: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Procedural · Passed · Economy and finance
YeaWith their party - Dec 23, 2022Roll call 548
Procedural · Failed
NayWith their party - Dec 23, 2022Roll call 547
H.Res. 1531: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4373) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1082) to prohibit the unauthorized sale of ride-hailing signage and study the incidence of fatal and non-fatal assaults in TNC and for-hire vehicles in order to enhance safety and save lives; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 546
H.R. 7939: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Defense and veterans, Education, Labor and jobs
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 545
S. 1402: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 544
S. 989: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Education, Labor and jobs
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 543
S. 5087: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A bill to amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes.
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 542
S. 4104: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 541
S. 3773: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Yea - Dec 22, 2022Roll call 540Yea
- Dec 22, 2022Roll call 539
Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Taxes
YeaWith their party - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 538
S. 3308: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Transportation
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 537
S. 3168: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 536
H.R. 1917: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
Final passage · Passed
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 535
S. 2834: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 534
S. 4926: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Respect for Child Survivors Act
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 533
S. 5168: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Immigration, Transportation
Not voting - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 532
S. 2333: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Labor and jobs
Yea - Dec 21, 2022Roll call 531
H.Res. 1529: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9640) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1942) to standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 15, 2022Roll call 530
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021
Final passage · Passed · Defense and veterans, Healthcare, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Dec 15, 2022Roll call 529
Puerto Rico Status Act
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Government and elections, Immigration, Social safety net
YeaWith their party - Dec 15, 2022Roll call 528
H.R. 8393: On Motion to Recommit
Puerto Rico Status Act
Motion to recommit · Failed · Civil rights, Defense and veterans, Government and elections, Immigration, Social safety net
NayWith their party - Dec 15, 2022Roll call 527
H.Res. 1519: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 526
S. 5230: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Billy's Law
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice
Yea - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 525
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 524
Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 523
H.R. 1437: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance, Environment
YeaWith their party - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 522
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Concur in a Senate Amendment
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 521
H.Res. 1518: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 14, 2022Roll call 520
H.Res. 1518: On Ordering the Previous Question
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 13, 2022Roll call 519
H.R. 7535: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Final passage · Passed · Government and elections, Technology
Yea - Dec 12, 2022Roll call 518
S. 1466: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Environment
Yea - Dec 8, 2022Roll call 517
S. 1617: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
Final passage · Passed · Economy and finance
Yea - Dec 8, 2022Roll call 516
H.Res. 1512: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with an amendment.
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 8, 2022Roll call 515
Procedural · Failed
NayWith their party - Dec 8, 2022Roll call 514Not voting
- Dec 8, 2022Roll call 513
H.R. 8404: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
Respect for Marriage Act
Final passage · Passed · Civil rights
YeaWith their party - Dec 7, 2022Roll call 512
H.Res. 1510: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 511
H.R. 5796: On the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Patents for Humanity Act of 2022
Procedural · Passed · Economy and finance, Social safety net
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 510
S. 4834: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Technology
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 509
S. 2796: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act
Final passage · Passed · Crime and justice, Healthcare
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 508
S. 3499: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 507
S. 3875: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 506
H.R. 3462: On the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
SBA Cyber Awareness Act
Procedural · Passed · Economy and finance, Technology
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 505
S. 4052: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 504
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills
Final passage · Passed
Yea - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 503
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Defense and veterans, Immigration, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 502
H.R. 7946: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
Amendment · Agreed to · Defense and veterans, Immigration, Labor and jobs
YeaWith their party - Dec 6, 2022Roll call 501
H.Res. 1508: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Procedural · Passed · Government and elections
YeaWith their party - Dec 2, 2022Roll call 500
Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
Final passage · Passed · Healthcare, Social safety net
Yea
Bills
The bills and joint resolutions behind the bipartisanship numbers, newest first. How we count these
Introduced (61)
- H.R. 9619: Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022
- H.R. 9618: STREAM Act
- H.R. 9617: To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 9486: To extend the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station.
- H.R. 9379: VA Work-Study Improvement ActCosponsor from another party
- H.R. 9330: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets ActCosponsor from another party
- H.R. 9179: PREPARE Act of 2022Cosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8687: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement ActCosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8686: Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement ActCosponsor from another party
- H.R. 8377: To authorize the Attorney General to use forfeited property for remediation purposes when the offenses underlying the forfeitures have a substantial connection to the United States efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
Cosponsored (284)
- H.R. 9497: International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
- H.R. 9233: Trust in Government Act of 2022
- H.R. 9168: Strained Partnership Act
- H.R. 9104: Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 8960: BADGES for Native Communities Act
- H.R. 8944: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building".Introduced by another party
- H.R. 8770: Expanding the VOTE Act
- H.R. 8736: GUARD VA Benefits Act
- H.R. 8616: VALID Act of 2022
- H.R. 8404: Respect for Marriage Act
Service
Seats held in the Congresses we cover, from the 117th (2021) on.
Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th district
January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2025 · Democrat