Tom Lantos

Former representative for California's 12th district · Democrat; served until February 11, 2008

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Seats held: Representative for CA-12, 1993–2008 · Representative for CA-11, 1981–1993.

Votes compared with what constituents said

Cooperative Election Study: voted with 6 of 6 surveyed votes where the district's estimated majority was clear.

Each survey is shown on its own, never combined. Votes marked related were on a bill close to what was asked, and aren't counted. How the estimates work.

Survey question	Vote	How they voted	What constituents said	Compared
Extend NAFTA-style free trade to Peru (U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement) CES 2008	November 8, 2007 · official record	Did not vote	Too close to call (51.7% support, likely 43–60.5%)	Related bill, not counted
Expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) CES 2008	September 25, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (77.5% support, likely 69.9–85.2%)	With the majority
Withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 180 days (Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act) CES 2008	July 12, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (69.6% support, likely 59.8–79.4%)	With the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2011	June 7, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (75.8% support, likely 66.2–85.3%)	With the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2010	June 7, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (75.3% support, likely 67.9–82.8%)	With the majority
Fund research using embryonic stem cells (Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act) CES 2008	June 7, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (76.2% support, likely 68.1–84.2%)	With the majority
Raise the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour (Fair Minimum Wage Act) CES 2008	January 10, 2007 · official record	Yea (for the proposal)	Most support (83.9% support, likely 76.7–91%)	With the majority

Attendance

In the 110th Congress, Tom Lantos missed 110 of 1,213 House votes (9.1%). On votes where most of their party voted one way, they voted with their party 98.8% of the time.

Most recent votes

Vote	Date	Their vote
H.R. 5140: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 On Agreeing to the Senate Amendment · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 947: Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishing him well during his time of transition and his inauguration on February 25, 2008. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4137: To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes On Passage · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4137: To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4137: On Agreeing to the Amendment On Agreeing to the Amendment · Failed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4137: On Agreeing to the Amendment On Agreeing to the Amendment · Agreed to	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4137: On Agreeing to the Amendment On Agreeing to the Amendment · Agreed to	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 4848: To extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.Con.Res. 283: Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 956: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 956: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed	February 7, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 943: Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	February 6, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 942: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	February 6, 2008	Did not vote
H.Res. 867: Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed	February 6, 2008	Did not vote
H.R. 1528: New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act On Passage · Passed	January 29, 2008	Did not vote

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Figures as of November 10, 2026, from the official vote records and published survey data listed on the Sources page. The interactive page always shows the latest. Found an error? Tell us.