Derek Tran

Overview

Derek Tran is a first-term Democratic representative from California serving in the U.S. House. With 452 recorded votes, he has established a voting record that leans liberal but sits noticeably closer to the center than the typical House Democrat. His voting patterns suggest a legislator who prioritizes defense, labor protections, and foreign policy engagement while taking more cautious positions on budget and spending measures. Tran has shown strong support for labor-related legislation, voting in favor of all five labor bills that came to a vote. He has also voted unanimously in favor of foreign policy measures and supported the majority of defense-related bills. On environmental and energy issues, he voted against most measures that came before him, which in the current Congress often means opposing efforts to roll back environmental regulations. His budget votes show a pattern of opposing the majority party's spending plans, voting against 19 of 24 budget-related measures. On social issues, Tran's limited but available record shows support for civil rights and reproductive rights measures. His immigration and housing votes show him opposing more proposals than he supported, suggesting he may be selective about which proposals in these areas earn his vote. His criminal justice record includes support for law enforcement memorials and prison staff safety, alongside votes on broader oversight matters. As a moderate member of his party, Tran represents a segment of House Democrats who occasionally cross party lines. His ideology score and voting patterns suggest he may appeal to voters looking for a Democrat who takes a case-by-case approach rather than voting strictly along party lines.

Key Positions

• •Voted in favor of all 5 labor-related bills, showing consistent support for worker protections.
• •Supported all 11 foreign policy measures that came to a vote, indicating strong engagement on international affairs.
• •Opposed 19 of 24 budget-related measures, including voting against the fiscal year 2027 congressional budget and a continuing appropriations bill in July 2026.
• •Voted against a congressional disapproval resolution targeting California's commercial harbor craft emissions regulations, supporting his home state's environmental standards.
• •Supported the Ratepayer Protection Act and the Water Resources Development Act, showing selective engagement on energy and water issues.
• •Voted in favor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act and supported a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
• •Supported the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act and a resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
• •Voted in favor of tax-related measures in 8 of 11 votes, supporting the majority of tax proposals that reached the floor.