Pete Aguilar

Overview

Pete Aguilar is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California with a substantial voting record of 525 recorded votes. His voting patterns show consistent alignment with Democratic priorities on healthcare, labor, education, and foreign policy, while his overall ideology score suggests he occupies a position slightly more centrist than the typical House Democrat. Across policy areas, Aguilar has voted in favor of healthcare-related legislation about two-thirds of the time, supported labor measures at a high rate, and backed foreign policy bills in nearly all instances. He has voted against most budget resolutions brought to the floor, which is common for minority-party members opposing the majority's spending framework. On immigration and housing, his lower yes-vote percentages reflect opposition to bills brought forward by the Republican majority rather than opposition to action in those areas generally. His record on environment and energy legislation shows a mix of positions — he supported some measures like the Water Resources Development Act and the Ratepayer Protection Act while opposing others, including a resolution to disapprove California-specific environmental regulations. On defense, he supported veterans' legislation and a War Powers Resolution measure while voting against the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Aguilar's voting patterns are broadly representative of a mainstream Democrat who occasionally departs from the party's most progressive wing, particularly on issues where pragmatic or coalition-building considerations come into play.

Key Positions

• •Voted in favor of healthcare access legislation, including supporting motions related to the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act and the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in December 2025.
• •Opposed the fiscal year 2027 budget resolution and continuing appropriations bill in July 2026, consistent with minority-party opposition to the majority's spending priorities.
• •Voted against a congressional disapproval resolution targeting California's harbor craft emission standards, supporting his home state's authority to set its own environmental regulations.
• •Supported the War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon, reflecting a position favoring congressional oversight of military engagements.
• •Backed the Take Care of America's Veterans Act in July 2026, while voting against the broader National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027.
• •Voted in favor of foreign policy measures at the highest rate of any category (90.9%), indicating consistent support for international engagement legislation.
• •Supported labor-related legislation in 4 out of 5 recorded votes, one of his strongest category alignments.
• •Voted in favor of technology-related measures 70% of the time, consistent with representing a California district where tech policy carries particular relevance.