Became Law
Yea
Joe Courtney
Democrat
U.S. House • Connecticut 02
· Connecticut 02
2477
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
18
Bills Sponsored
Joe Courtney is a Democratic Representative representing Connecticut's 2nd District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 10th term, they have cast 2477 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 18 bills. They won their 2024 election with 58.0% of the vote, a 16.0-point margin. Their office has spent $1,623,969 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Committee
Yea
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
Committee
Yea
United States-Taiwan Tax Agreement Authorization Act
Became Law
Yea
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
Committee
Yea
Committee
Yea
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
Committee
Yea
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
Committee
Yea
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
Became Law
Yea
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Became Law
Nay
Committee
Yea
House Floor Vote
Nay
Committee
Yea
Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act
Became Law
Yea
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Became Law
Yea
Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012
Committee
Yea
To provide for spending reduction.
Committee
Yea
Committee
Nay
Committee
Nay
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Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2026
10 terms served
2024 General Election
58.0%
218,162 votes
Won by 16.0 points
Mike France (R)
42.0%
157,878
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Current Term Ends
Term Length
2 years (all House seats)
Next Election
Status
Up for Re-election 2026
Campaign Finance (FEC)
$488,047
Total Raised
$317,744
Total Spent
$521,414
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H2CT02112 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)
$1,623,969
Total spent year to date
Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
$135,331/mo
$4,449/day
Top Recipients This Quarter
Grant Ayanti E
Staff
$54,992
Costigan Maria
Staff
$37,500
Fogarasi Beata A.
Staff
$27,000
Tomsheck Ryan F.
Staff
$27,000
Weseliza Karen
Staff
$21,900
Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025
24
/ 100
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
District Disconnect
0
Institutional Tilt
17
Sponsor Contradiction
100
Ghost Voting
0
Anomaly Complicity
0
Did You Know?
sponsor contradiction
Joe Courtney co-sponsors Energy legislation but voted No on 111-hr4715, which covers the same subject area.
Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
111-hr4715
— Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3183
— Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2
— Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr3534
— Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
111-hr2868
— Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one
Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars:
District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%),
Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data.
Full methodology →
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Connecticut Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing Connecticut. View full Connecticut delegation
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Jim Himes
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John Larson
U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 1
Democratic
Rosa L. DeLauro
U.S. House • Connecticut U.S. House Connecticut District 3
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