Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Committee
Nay
Steny H. Hoyer
Democrat
U.S. House • Maryland 05
· Maryland 05
3594
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
24
Bills Sponsored
Steny H. Hoyer is a Democratic Representative representing Maryland's 5th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 23rd term, they have cast 3594 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 24 bills. They won their 2024 election with 67.8% of the vote, a 35.8-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act
Committee
Yea
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Became Law
Yea
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Committee
Nay
Committee
Yea
Became Law
—
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
Committee
Yea
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Committee
Yea
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
Committee
Yea
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Law
Yea
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Committee
Nay
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Committee
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Tipped Employee Protection Act
Became Law
Yea
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Committee
Yea
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Committee
Yea
Committee
Yea
Science Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Law
Nay
Committee
Yea
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.
Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
Financing Advanced and Superconducting Transmission Act of 2009
Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2026
23 terms served
2024 General Election
67.8%
283,619 votes
Won by 35.8 points
Michelle Talkington (R)
32.0%
133,985
Other Write-Ins (O)
0.2%
999
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)
$402,102
Total Raised
$579,978
Total Spent
$445,798
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H2MD05155 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
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
Steny H. Hoyer 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
Maryland Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing Maryland. View full Maryland delegation
Angela Alsobrooks
U.S. Senate
Democratic
Chris Van Hollen
U.S. Senate
Democratic
Andrew Harris
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 1
Republican
April McClain-Delaney
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 6
Democratic
Glenn Ivey
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 4
Democratic
Jamie Raskin
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 8
Democratic
John Olszewski Jr.
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 2
Democratic
Kweisi Mfume
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 7
Democratic
Sarah Elfreth
U.S. House • Maryland U.S. House Maryland District 3
Democratic