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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MARYLAND · 5TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MD-5 · DEM
Steny H. Hoyer
Steny H. Hoyer has represented Maryland’s 5th district in the U.S. House since 1981. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Hoyer served in the Maryland Senate from 1967 to 1978 and was president of the chamber from 1975 to 1978. In the U.S. House, Hoyer served as minority whip from 2003 to 2007 and 2011 to 2019, and majority leader from 2019 to 2023.
Hoyer earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland in 1963 and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1966. Hoyer served in the Maryland Senate from 1967 to 1978 and was president of the Senate from 1975 to 1978. After winning a special election, Hoyer entered the U.S. House in 1981. Hoyer served as House minority whip from 2003 to 2007 and 2011 to 2019, and as House majority leader from 2019 to 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 1981
- Age
- 87
- Committees
- 1 · 1 ranking
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 1981
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 87
Photo: Official portrait, 2018 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Steny H. Hoyer at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 10 PTS IN 30 DAYS+28
▲ 57 GOOD LOOK89 VOTES32 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 8 STORIES
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NETSteny H. Hoyer’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 19 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point below the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 1.
- Bill success
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 1.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026YEA
JUN 30Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…NAY
APR 29Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActYEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSSteny H. Hoyer’s voting record
| 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 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | 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 |
Bills sponsored by Steny H. Hoyer in the 119th Congress
1Sponsored
0Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored1
Out of committee0
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10443 | American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
Plus 143 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Steny H. Hoyer’s committee assignments
Appropriations
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESFinancial Services and General Government (Ranking)Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related AgenciesLegislative Branch
Steny H. Hoyer’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1967 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Maryland State Senate 1967–78President of the Maryland Senate 1975–78
LEADERSHIPHouse Minority Whip 2003–07House Minority Whip 2011–19
ALSO: U.S. House · MD-5 1981– · Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives 1989 · Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives 1989–95 · Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives 2007–11 · Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives 2019–23 · House Majority Leader 2019–23
- 1981 – NOWU.S. House · MD-5
- 2019 – 23Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
- 2019 – 23House Majority Leader
- 2011 – 19House Minority Whip
- 2007 – 11Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
- 2003 – 07House Minority Whip
- 1989 – 95Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
- 1989Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
- 1975 – 78President of the Maryland Senate
- 1967 – 78Maryland State Senate
- BORN
- June 14, 1939 · New York City
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland, 1963 · Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center, 1966
2026 election: Maryland’s 5th District
NEXT ELECTION · MD-5
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+35.7NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · MD-567.8%
2022U.S. House · MD-565.9%
2020U.S. House · MD-568.9%
2018U.S. House · MD-570.4%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 MD-5 HOUSE RACE →Steny H. Hoyer’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $402K
- CASH ON HAND
- $323K
- SPENT
- $703K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $128K · 33.1%
- PACs
- $259K · 66.9%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $19
- Earmarked gifts · 9 donors
- $200
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $431K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Shah, Vinod K.Medstar Shah Associates · PHYSICIAN$7K
Barnes, Roy E.Barnes Law Group, LLC · ATTORNEY$5K
Dodge, Nancy R.Cremona Farm · OWNER$5K
Shah, Ila V.Shah Associates · PHYSICIAN$4K
Bereano, Bruce C.Self-Employed · CONSULTANT$3K
Lipscomb, Ronald H.Sr Cm, LLC · GENERAL MANAGER$3K
Lierman, Terry L.Summit Global Ventures · OWNER$3K
Proctor, Dianne M.G. S. Proctor And Associates · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$3K
Moag, John A. JrMoag And Company · INVESTMENT BANKER$3K
Esserman, Susan G.Steptoe & Johnson Llp · ATTORNEY$3K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $2K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Nea Advocacy Fund$2K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$266K
Contributions$134K
Fundraising$116K
Administrative$42K
Travel$19K
How to contact Steny H. Hoyer
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1705 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-2005(202) 225-4131Call (202) 225-4131GREENBELT
6500 Cherrywood Ln., Suite 310Greenbelt, MD 20770(301) 474-0119Mon-Fri 9am-5pmCall (301) 474-0119WHITE PLAINS
4475 Regency Pl., Suite 203White Plains, MD 20695(301) 843-1577Mon-Fri 9am-5pmCall (301) 843-1577ONLINE
Websitehoyer.house.gov
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