Hakeem S. Jeffries has represented New York’s 8th district in the U.S. House since 2013. House Minority Leader.
Before entering Congress, Jeffries served in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012. Jeffries chaired the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2023.
Jeffries earned a Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University in 1992, a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University in 1994, and a Juris Doctor from New York University in 1997. Jeffries worked as a corporate lawyer before entering elected office. Jeffries represented the 57th district in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012 and began serving in the U.S. House in 2013. Jeffries chaired the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2023 and became House minority leader in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 NY U.S. House district 8 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
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| H.R. 19 | Reserved for the Minority Leader. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 16 | Reserved for the Minority Leader. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 13 | Reserved for the Minority Leader. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 11 | Reserved for the Minority Leader. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 625 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 13 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDLeader Jeffries called the order an 'unlawful power grab' and joined a federal lawsuit to block its implementation.
Jeffries has kept Democrats’ focus on affordability while leaving open what accountability measures they might pursue.
Hakeem Jeffries called for decisive action on AI safety and said the issue would be a high priority for House Democrats.
Jeffries called Piker's remarks dangerous and antisemitic and said they should not be tolerated.
Jeffries called Piker’s claim about Jewish Americans and violence dangerous and antisemitic.
MOST RATEDJeffries opposed the amendment to eliminate the aid and said U.S. policy in the Middle East needed to change.
Jeffries said Democrats were positioned to retake the House by targeting Republican-held districts.
Jeffries says he wants Democrats to unite around shared goals as he prepares for a potentially larger caucus.
Jeffries says he expects a larger Democratic majority and plans to bring members together after the midterms.
Democratic groups are investing in Republican-held districts to build a larger majority and strengthen Jeffries’ potential speakership.
MOST RATEDLeader Jeffries scheduled a briefing on the 25th Amendment but is criticized for avoiding a direct impeachment vote to protect his caucus.
Thiessen criticizes Jeffries for backing away from his meeting with Jared Kushner after facing criticism from Democrats.
Jeffries attacked Golden’s endorsement of Lawler and said Conley would defeat him.
Jeffries attacked Lawler after Golden endorsed the New York Republican.
Feld argues that Jeffries’s leadership and positions on Israel could deepen conflict with progressives ahead of the midterms.
MOST RATEDLeader Jeffries called the order an 'unlawful power grab' and joined a federal lawsuit to block its implementation.
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