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51 votes · 119th

Sitting Representative · Texas

Henry Cuellar

Democrat (D)HouseTexasRunning for Re-election

Representative from Texas, District 28 since 2005. Subcommittee Ranking Member, Appropriations Committee.

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Jewish Insider

1w ago

Cuellar becomes first Texas Democrat to criticize upcoming Piker speech at UT

Cuellar criticized the planned campus appearance, citing concerns about antisemitism and the safety of Jewish students.

78%·22%

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◆Mixed & Info

DNYUZ

Apr 6

GOP lawmakers put Trump on notice as new war demand nears

Cuellar said the administration should outline the mission, strategy and use of existing resources before he considers new funding.

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

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Axios

Nov 12

These House Democrats voted to end the shutdown - Axios

Representative Cuellar cited the restoration of SNAP funding and federal worker pay as his reasons for voting to end the shutdown.

Budget/SpendingHealthcareEconomy

50%·50%

MS NOW

Apr 13

Democrats sense new GOP defections on a war powers vote

Representative Cuellar shifted his position to support the war powers resolution, citing a lack of clear strategy from the administration.

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

50%·50%

Attack of the Fanboy

Mar 5

Democrat Henry Cuellar just crushed his primary challenger, but the Trump-backed judge waiting in November could change everything

Henry Cuellar won renomination in Texas’ 28th District and is due to face Tano Tijerina in November.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationVoting Rights

44%·56%

CBS News+1

Apr 16

Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote

Representative Henry Cuellar switched his vote to support the resolution, citing a lack of a clear exit strategy from the administration.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

75%·25%

Associated Press

Dec 3

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case - AP News

Representative Cuellar received a presidential pardon in a federal bribery case and remains a vocal critic of his own party's immigration policies.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationCriminal Justice

55%·45%

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▼Bad Look

Axios

May 29

Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar now under investigation by House Ethics Committee - Axios

Representative Henry Cuellar is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of bribery, money laundering, and acting as a foreign agent.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

7%·93%

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DNYUZ

Apr 6

GOP lawmakers put Trump on notice as new war demand nears

Cuellar said the administration should outline the mission, strategy and use of existing resources before he considers new funding.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

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Jewish Insider

1w ago

Cuellar becomes first Texas Democrat to criticize upcoming Piker speech at UT

Cuellar criticized the planned campus appearance, citing concerns about antisemitism and the safety of Jewish students.

78%·22%

Axios

May 29

Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar now under investigation by House Ethics Committee - Axios

Representative Henry Cuellar is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of bribery, money laundering, and acting as a foreign agent.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

7%·93%

Axios

Nov 12

These House Democrats voted to end the shutdown - Axios

Representative Cuellar cited the restoration of SNAP funding and federal worker pay as his reasons for voting to end the shutdown.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

50%·50%

MS NOW

Apr 13

Democrats sense new GOP defections on a war powers vote

Representative Cuellar shifted his position to support the war powers resolution, citing a lack of clear strategy from the administration.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

50%·50%

Attack of the Fanboy

Mar 5

Democrat Henry Cuellar just crushed his primary challenger, but the Trump-backed judge waiting in November could change everything

Henry Cuellar won renomination in Texas’ 28th District and is due to face Tano Tijerina in November.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

44%·56%

CBS News+1

Apr 16

Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote

Representative Henry Cuellar switched his vote to support the resolution, citing a lack of a clear exit strategy from the administration.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

75%·25%

Associated Press

Dec 3

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case - AP News

Representative Cuellar received a presidential pardon in a federal bribery case and remains a vocal critic of his own party's immigration policies.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

55%·45%

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US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war

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2 ART · 2 SRCApr 16, 2026

Democratic incumbent for Texas's 28th congressional district; has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005.

Born

Sep 19, 1955 (age 71)

District

Texas — District 28

Office

2308 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4328

Phone

202-225-1640

Voting Record666 of 676 cast · 119th Congress

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Henry Cuellar

Henry Cuellar

Articles

Cuellar becomes first Texas Democrat to criticize upcoming Piker speech at UT

GOP lawmakers put Trump on notice as new war demand nears

These House Democrats voted to end the shutdown - Axios

Democrats sense new GOP defections on a war powers vote

Democrat Henry Cuellar just crushed his primary challenger, but the Trump-backed judge waiting in November could change everything

Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case - AP News

Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar now under investigation by House Ethics Committee - Axios

GOP lawmakers put Trump on notice as new war demand nears

Cuellar becomes first Texas Democrat to criticize upcoming Piker speech at UT

Embattled Rep. Henry Cuellar now under investigation by House Ethics Committee - Axios

These House Democrats voted to end the shutdown - Axios

Democrats sense new GOP defections on a war powers vote

Democrat Henry Cuellar just crushed his primary challenger, but the Trump-backed judge waiting in November could change everything

Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case - AP News

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war