Hakeem S. Jeffries

Democrat Representative, District 8, New York

4 bills27 cosponsored$14.9M raised643 votes recorded

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Education

“born in Brooklyn Hospital, raised in Crown Heights and is a product of New York City’s public school system, having graduated from Midwood High School” source
“graduated magna cum laude and served on the Law Review” source
“Leader Jeffries clerked for the Honorable Harold Baer Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.” source
“obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton” source
“received his master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University” source

Career

“He also worked as of-counsel at Godosky & Gentile” source
“He then practiced law for several years at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP”

Legislation

HR 9905cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-23

HR 9026cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2026-05-26

HR 8669cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 4.

2026-05-07

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

Voting Record

271 yea367 nay3 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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Hakeem JeffriesDemocratic· this member
$14.9M raised
Vance BosticDemocratic
$40K raised
Chi OsseDemocratic
$32K raised

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$14.9M

Small donors $7.2MLarge individual $3.6MPACs $2.1M

Spent $14.9MCash $5.0M

2024 cycle$23.0M

Small donors $8.7MLarge individual $7.2MPACs $2.6M

Spent $20.2MCash $5.0M

2022 cycle$6.0M

Small donors $327K

Top Contributors

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CAPITAL GROUP$63K

METLIFE$56K

APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$44K

BLACKSTONE$40K

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THEGROUP$34K

THEGROUP$32K

MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, LLC$25K

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Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 9905: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".

cosponsor

2026-07-23

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 31
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VotesTracked · 643
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Campaign financeTracked · 8
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Public service

“Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and is serving his seventh term in the United States Congress.” source
“having been unanimously elected to that position by his colleagues in 2022 and 2024.” source
“He is also the former Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and previously co-chaired the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.” source
“Prior to his election to the Congress, Leader Jeffries served for six years in the New York State Assembly.” source

Also stated

“he is the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives.” source
“In January 2020, Rep. Jeffries was selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as one of seven House Impeachment Managers” source
“Rep. Jeffries is the Democratic Leader” source
“served as counsel in the litigation department of Viacom Inc. and CBS” source

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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

HRES 1106cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-03-04

HR 6731cosponsor

Restore Trust in Government Act

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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 5309cosponsor

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-09-11

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HR 12cosponsor

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

2025-06-24

HR 18cosponsor

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-06-10

HR 15cosponsor

Equality Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, 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.

2025-04-29

HR 3045cosponsor

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

2025-04-28

HR 2763cosponsor

American Family Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-04-09

HR 2550cosponsor

Protect America's Workforce Act

Received in the Senate.

2025-04-01

HR 17cosponsor

Paycheck Fairness Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

2025-03-25

HJRES 80cosponsor

Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-03-24

HR 1993cosponsor

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

Received in the Senate.

2025-03-10

HR 14cosponsor

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-03-05

HR 20cosponsor

Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-03-05

HR 1706cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2025-02-27

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 $2.5M

Spent $6.0MCash $2.2M

2020 cycle$4.2M

Small donors $142KLarge individual $2.4MPACs $1.7M

Spent $3.3MCash $2.1M

2018 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $22KLarge individual $856KPACs $844K

Spent $1.5MCash $1.3M

2016 cycle$1.3M

Small donors $17KLarge individual $704KPACs $566K

Spent $792KCash $1.0M

2014 cycle$1.1M

Small donors $24KLarge individual $616KPACs $473K

Spent $650KCash $508K

2012 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $69KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $221K

Spent $1.4MCash $45K

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

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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

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

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