Padilla, Alex
In office since
2021 · 5 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1973, Los Angeles
Occupation
Engineer, Politician
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · San Fernando High School
Office history
- President of the Los Angeles City Council 2001–2006
- member of the State Senate of California 2006–2014
- Secretary of State of California 2015–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–2025
- United States senator 2025–present
Contact
Capitol office
331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-3553
District office · Fresno
2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
559-497-5109
District office · San Francisco
333 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104
415-981-9369
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96
Bills sponsored
this session · 231 all-time
612
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 614 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.3%
based on 262 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.7%
based on 262 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.7%
based on 262 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
231 billsCurrent session 96 bills
- S 1042 Smoke Exposure Research Act In Committee
- S 984 Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act In Committee
- S 893 Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act In Committee
- S 779 EARLY Minds Act In Committee
- S 748 A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. Passed
- S 689 Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 720 Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 624 Equal COLA Act In Committee
- S 597 Age 21 Act In Committee
- S 602 Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act In Committee
- S 453 Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 391 Access to Counsel Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 291 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 320 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 Passed
- S 318 ANCHOR Act Passed
- S 350 Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 366 Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 349 Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 322 Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act In Committee
- S 135 Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 133 Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act In Committee
- S 3470 Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act In Committee
- S 3437 Office of Fusion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3372 Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act In Committee
- SRES 515 A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2025 Major League Baseball World Series. Passed
Historical 135 bills
- S 544 A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide a sunset for certain ways in which credit unions may be Agent members of the National Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Facility. Died
- S 479 Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act Died
- S 485 Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act Died
- S 448 Outdoors for All Act Died
- S 306 Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 Died
- S 277 Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023 Died
- S 342 Access to Counsel Act of 2023 Died
- S 253 American Music Fairness Act Died
- S 4000 A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. Died
- S 5309 PEACE Act of 2022 Died
- S 5293 Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2022 Died
- S 4065 Equal Health Care for All Act Died
- S 5183 A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide a sunset for certain ways in which credit unions may be Agent members of the National Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Facility. Died
- S 5168 Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 Signed
- SRES 857 A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Football Club for winning the 2022 Major League Soccer Cup. Died
- SRES 843 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 7, 2022 as "National School Psychology Week". Died
- S 3943 ANCHOR Act Died
- S 5081 Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2022 Died
- S 5055 Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022 Died
- S 4974 Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 Died
- S 3857 Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act Signed
- S 4968 Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 Died
- S 4932 American Music Fairness Act Died
- S 4870 Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022 Died
- S 4879 Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act Died
Co-sponsored
614 billsCurrent session 612 bills
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4845 Protect Our Polls Act In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4817 CHILD Labor Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act In Committee
- SRES 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. In Committee
- S 4824 Wildland Firefighter Hazard Pay Correction Act In Committee
- S 4827 POWER ON Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 778 A resolution recognizing and honoring Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces for their sacrifices, their support of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia. In Committee
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4864 PUPIL Act In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4884 Right to Vote Act In Committee
- SJRES 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". In Committee
- S 4914 Green Ribbon Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4911 Investing in State Energy Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- S 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- SRES 796 A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States. In Committee
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic