How much does Robert Menendez spend on office expenses?

Robert Menendez has spent $419,726 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Robert Menendez's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (83.8%) and Printing (10.8%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Robert Menendez win their last election?

Robert Menendez won the 2024 general election with 59.2% of the vote (116,434 votes), winning by a margin of 24.6 points against 3 opponents.

When is Robert Menendez up for re-election?

Robert Menendez is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Robert Menendez's current election status?

Robert Menendez's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Robert Menendez raised?

According to FEC filings, Robert Menendez has raised $1,550,178 in campaign funds, spent $1,078,528, and has $748,335 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Robert Menendez

Democrat U.S. House • New Jersey 08 · New Jersey 08

State: New Jersey
Phone: (202) 225-7919
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 3 years, 5 months

1235

Recorded Votes

157

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (59.2%, +24.6pt) Terms served: 2 Term length: 2 years

Robert Menendez is a Democratic Representative representing New Jersey's 8th District in the 108th Congress (2003–2005). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 1235 recorded votes, seen 157 measures become law, and sponsored 23 bills. They won their 2024 election with 59.2% of the vote, a 24.6-point margin. Their office has spent $419,726 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

1235 Votes 157 Laws 23 Bills Sponsored 59.2% 2024 Win 2 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

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119-hr6047 2025-11-17 House

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Committee Nay

119-hr1329 2025-02-13 House

Smithsonian American Womenâs History Museum Act

Committee Yea

119-hr1041 2025-02-06 House

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Committee Yea

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 Womenâs 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

119-hres1299 2026-05-19 House

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

Committee Yea

119-hr5317 2025-09-11 House

Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr4544 2025-07-17 House

American Access to Banking Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr3234 2025-05-07 House

Keeping Deposits Local Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr2616 2025-04-03 House

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

Committee Yea

119-hr1993 2025-03-10 House

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

Committee Yea

119-hr8469 2026-04-23 House

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Committee Yea

119-hr8365 2026-04-20 House

Monitor Accountability Act

Committee Yea

119-hconres75 2026-03-04 House

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Committee Yea

119-hr6260 2025-11-21 House

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025

Became Law Yea

119-hr5625 2025-09-30 House

Cashless Bail Reporting Act

Committee Nay

119-hres1274 2026-05-12 House

Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

Committee Nay

119-hres1275 2026-05-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Nay

119-hres1259 2026-05-07 House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the Peopleâs Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Committee Yea

119-hconres96 2026-05-07 House

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

Committee Nay

119-hres1252 2026-05-04 House

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Committee Yea

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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

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Robert Menendez co-sponsors Defense legislation but voted No on 108-hr163, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

108-hres356
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres427
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres608
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres519
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hjres83
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

108-hr163 — Universal National Service Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2359 — Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Labor bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2596 — Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hres319 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691) making appropriations for the Department of the NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hres189 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to enhance energy conservation and research and dev NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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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