Gallego, Ruben
In office since
2015 · 11 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1979, Chicago
Occupation
Writer, Politician
Education
Harvard University · Evergreen Park Community High School District 231
Office history
- deputy chairperson 2009–2009
- member of the Arizona House of Representatives 2011–2014
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–2023
- United States representative 2023–2025
- United States senator 2025–present
- delegate
Contact
Capitol office
302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-4521
District office · Phoenix
3333 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
480-697-3600
District office · Tucson
20 East Ochoa Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-777-0400
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56
Bills sponsored
this session · 146 all-time
375
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 452 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
899
Recorded votes
87%
Vote participation
voted in 87% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.4%
based on 252 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.6%
based on 252 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93%
based on 252 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
146 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- S 1023 Social Security Overpayment Relief Act In Committee
- S 909 La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act In Committee
- SRES 103 A resolution condemning the rejection by the United States of a United Nations resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In Committee
- S 572 Shadow Wolves Improvement Act In Committee
- SJRES 100 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
- S 3504 Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act In Committee
- S 3476 Fed Forward Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 539 A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world. Passed
- S 3387 One Fair Price Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3309 Building Housing for the American Dream Act In Committee
- S 3221 Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act In Committee
- SRES 491 A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world. In Committee
- S 2867 Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2817 Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2779 Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2780 No Tax on Large Party Tips Act In Committee
- SRES 382 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ashli Babbitt is disqualified from eligibility for military funeral honors under section 985 of title 10, United States Code. In Committee
- S 2716 You Earned It, You Keep It Act In Committee
- S 2526 Fight for the American Dream Act In Committee
- S 2495 Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 341 A resolution reaffirming that immigration officers under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport United States citizens and must implement stronger measures to prevent future wrongful enforcement actions against such citizens. In Committee
- S 2473 Federal Firefighters Families First Act In Committee
- S 2388 Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 325 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice. In Committee
- S 2254 Click to Cancel Consumer Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 90 bills
- HR 663 Native American Child Protection Act Signed
- HR 2314 Security Clearance Family Review Act Died
- HR 4288 Teacher Diversity and Retention Act Died
- HR 4226 Protecting Children of Public Servants and Service Members Abroad Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3806 Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act Died
- HR 1470 Restoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform Act Died
- HR 3128 Collegiate Freedom of Association Act Died
- HRES 403 Honoring and recognizing the military service and contributions of Native American veterans and communities. Died
- HR 2762 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 2491 Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2029 Studying the Missing and Murdered Indian Crisis Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1971 Universal Full-Day Kindergarten Act Died
- HR 1561 Security Clearance Family Review Act Died
- HR 1524 CORRUPT Act Died
- HR 871 Bears Ears Expansion And Respect for Sovereignty Act Died
- HJRES 41 Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 7901 Housing Vouchers Fairness Act Died
- HR 5897 Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2020 Died
- HR 7821 SAFE Retail Act of 2024 Died
- HR 5786 VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act Died
- HR 5850 Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 Died
- HR 7717 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to enhance pharmacy benefit manager transparency requirements. Died
- HR 7718 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries. Died
- HR 7716 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions and essential retail pharmacy protections under the Medicare program. Died
- HR 7715 VAPE Imports Act Died
Co-sponsored
452 billsCurrent session 375 bills
- SRES 662 A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence. In Committee
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4845 Protect Our Polls Act In Committee
- SRES 786 A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Passed
- 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 4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act In Committee
- S 4970 Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4971 Western Water Infrastructure Fairness Act In Committee
- S 4990 McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 5016 Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- SJRES 198 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". In Committee
- S 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4415 TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4478 Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- S 4487 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 726 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". Passed
- S 4518 Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4527 Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 732 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
Historical 77 bills
- HR 3510 Water Resources Research Amendments Act Died
- HR 2062 Defend Israel Act Died
- HR 3851 Brand USA Extension Act Died
- HR 4681 National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act Died
- HR 1247 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Died
- HR 1243 BEST Practices Act Died
- HR 598 AIM Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 111 Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. Died
- HR 3884 MORE Act of 2020 Died
- HR 411 Veteran Suicide Prevention Act Died
- HR 2461 San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act of 2023 Died
- HR 7075 Ukrainian Independence Park Act of 2022 Died
- HR 8949 Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 Died
- HR 895 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 Died
- HRES 510 Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States. Died
- HRES 146 Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month". Died
- HR 7791 Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 Signed
- HR 3094 To designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, and for other purposes. Died
- HRES 1148 Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 2073 To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police". Died
- HR 2230 BREAK PAY for Veterans Act Died
- HR 3116 State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act Died
- HR 8448 No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act Died
- HR 2415 Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1880 College for All Act of 2017 Died
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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) | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Not Voting | 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) | Yea | 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 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Not Voting | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Not Voting | 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 5 past roles
- Upper chamber District 7 Democratic
- Upper chamber District 7 Democratic
- Upper chamber District 7 Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber District 3 Democratic