James A. Himes

Democrat Representative, District 4, Connecticut

4 bills133 cosponsored$1.4M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Born in Lima, Peru in 1966 to American parents” source

Education

“Jim earned a Rhodes Scholarship, which enabled him to attend Oxford University in England” source
“Jim graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School and then attended Harvard University” source

Career

“Jim began his professional career at Goldman Sachs & Co. where he worked his way up to Vice President over the course of a 12-year career” source

Public service

“He serves as Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and on the House Financial Services Committee.” source
“Jim Himes represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his ninth term.”

Legislation

HR 10125sponsor

NO PROFIT Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-08-20

HR 9983sponsor

Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-30

HR 9471cosponsor

To create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

2026-06-25

HR 8717cosponsor

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

289 yea345 nay7 missed2 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Jim HimesDemocratic· this member
$1.4M raised
Dan MiressiRepublican
$11K raised
Daniel MiressiRepublican
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Michael GoldsteinRepublican
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $44KLarge individual $373KPACs $831K

Spent $969KCash $2.5M

2024 cycle$2.1M

Small donors $95KLarge individual $821KPACs $1.0M

Spent $1.7MCash $2.1M

2022 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $88K

Top Contributors

ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$20K

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS$18K

DIGITAL CURRENCY GROUP$16K

FERMAT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC$15K

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APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$14K

GOLDMAN SACHS$12K

APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$11K

BLACKSTONE$11K

OBSERVATORY GROUP$10K

Committees

House Committee on Financial Services

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

ranking member

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10125: NO PROFIT Act

sponsor

2026-08-20

legislation

HR 9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

sponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

Service History

House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 42011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 2
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Campaign financeTracked · 10
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 23
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“Jim served as a Commissioner of the Greenwich Housing Authority, ultimately chairing the board” source

“Jim went on to become an elected member of his town’s finance board” source

Family

“At the age of ten, Jim moved with his mother and sisters to the United States.” source
“Jim lives in Greenwich with his wife Mary” source

Also stated

“he continued his studies of Latin America, including research in El Salvador.” source
“he spent the early years of his childhood in Peru and Colombia” source
“his daughters Emma and Linley” source
“Jim has also served as Chair of his local Democratic Town Committee” source
“Prior to his service in Congress, Jim ran the New York City branch of The Enterprise Community Partners” source

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

HR 8707cosponsor

No Funds for Iran War Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-07

HRES 1218cosponsor

Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and welcoming the visit of King Charles III to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-04-28

HCONRES 86cosponsor

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2026-04-20

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

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HRES 1107cosponsor

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

HR 7802cosponsor

DISCLOSE Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-04

HR 7806cosponsor

Direct File Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-04

HR 7740cosponsor

African American History Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-02-26

HR 7599cosponsor

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-17

HR 7531cosponsor

Healthy Families Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-12

HR 7481cosponsor

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-11

HR 6997cosponsor

Community Passport Services Access Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-01-09

HCONRES 68cosponsor

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-01-07

HR 6858cosponsor

Veteran Suicide Prevention Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-12-18

HR 6766cosponsor

Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-16

HR 6670cosponsor

Temporary Family Visitation Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-12-11

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Large individual $625K

Spent $1.9MCash $1.7M

2020 cycle$1.6M

Small donors $74KLarge individual $556KPACs $832K

Spent $2.2MCash $1.8M

2018 cycle$2.0M

Small donors $163KLarge individual $756KPACs $959K

Spent $1.7MCash $2.4M

2016 cycle$2.2M

Small donors $64KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $1.0M

Spent $1.1MCash $2.1M

2014 cycle$2.7M

Small donors $93KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.0M

Spent $2.4MCash $1.0M

2012 cycle$3.0M

Small donors $108KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $1.1M

Spent $2.3MCash $762K

2010 cycle$3.7M

Small donors $143KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $1.2M

Spent $3.7MCash $17K

2008 cycle$3.9M

Small donors $284KLarge individual $2.7MPACs $412K

Spent $3.9MCash $30K

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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