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Person

Mark DeSaulnier

American politician

0 members

Party

Democrat

Chamber

House

State

In office since

2015

Next election

2026 →

Votes recorded

643

Stated positions

5 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

AbortionSupports abortion rights, including expanding provider access by allowing qualified nurses and physician assistants to perform non-surgical abortions.1 ref ▾

Mark DeSaulnier on Abortion ↗

Civil RightsSupports expanded protections for racial, disability, and LGBTQ equality, and has worked to address racial injustice through community forums and legislation.1 ref ▾

Civil Rights | Congressman Mark Desaulnier ↗

Gun Violence PreventionSupports stronger gun safety laws modeled on California's regulations, including creation of a national Gun Safety Board, while stating adherence to the Second Amendment.1 ref ▾

Gun Violence Prevention | Congressman Mark Desaulnier ↗

ImmigrationAdvocates for a more rational, less divisive national conversation on immigration and border enforcement, emphasizing historical context and community engagement.3 refs ▾

Jobs, Workers, and Future of WorkSupports policies preparing workers for an AI-driven economy, taxing excessive CEO pay relative to worker wages, and protecting workers from mass layoffs and plant closures.2 refs ▾

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide D000623

Total votes

643

Missed

11 (1.7%)

Committees

❌ NayRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHR8884 · 2026-07-23

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranHCONRES89 · 2026-07-23

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 94 · Highly consistent

⚡ moderateHR8884vs. stated position on Civil Rights ▾

HR8884, the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act, aimed to expand employment access for disabled workers; a Nay vote appears to cut against the stated support for disability equality protections, though procedural objections may explain the vote.},{

Voted Nay on 2026-07-23 — see the roll call ↗

Community notes

Reader-contributed context, ranked by the community — not IJR editorial.

Committee assignments

🏛️ House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure🏛️ House Committee on Education and Workforce🏛️ House Committee on Ethics · Ranking Member

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.