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James A. Himes

Democrat U.S. House • Connecticut 04 · Connecticut 04
State
Connecticut
Salary
$174,000/year
1724
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
9
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Last won: 2024 (61.1%, +23.8pt) Terms served: 9 Term length: 2 years

James A. Himes is a Democratic Representative representing Connecticut's 4th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 9th term, they have cast 1724 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 9 bills. They won their 2024 election with 61.1% of the vote, a 23.8-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

1724 Votes 179 Laws 9 Bills Sponsored 61.1% 2024 Win 9 Terms 2026 Re-election
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119-hres1333 2026-06-03 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay
119-hres1300 2026-05-19 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Committee Nay

Connecticut Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 111th Congress representing Connecticut. View full Connecticut delegation

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Richard Blumenthal
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Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 5 Democratic
Jim Himes
Jim Himes U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 4 Democratic
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 2 Democratic
John Larson
John Larson U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 1 Democratic
Rosa L. DeLauro
Rosa L. DeLauro U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 3 Democratic