Paul Tonko
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The saved record holds 1,002 recorded votes by Paul Tonko, from 2009 to 2026.
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119th Congress, 2025 to today
23 Yes · 36 No · 1 Did not vote on 60 laws of this Congress. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
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From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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3 excerpts
- Restoring Gold Standard ScienceSeptember 3, 2026
Tonko Demands NSF Withdraw Proposal Politicizing Science
“Executive Order 14303 “Restoring Gold Standard Science” weakens scientific integrity policies, removes safeguards, and leaves our scientific enterprise more vulnerable to the ever-changing political whims of the White House. Scientific Integrity means protecting the independence of science from external manipulation.”
- Restoring Gold Standard ScienceJune 26, 2025
Tonko Demands Trump Withdraw Executive Order Attacking Public Science
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul D. Tonko led more than 20 members in the House in a letter today calling President Trump to withdraw his Executive Order, Restoring Gold Standard Science. The lawmakers call out the hypocrisy of Trump’s claim to boost scientific standards while slashing federal science programs, attacking scientists and experts, and eroding trust in public science.”
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“On March 27, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14253, which would infringe on the independence of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out its core mission to provide Americans and the world with the tools and information we need to forge our shared future,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter to Smithsonian Inspector General Nicole Angarella. “The funding cuts and”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $14,093,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Milton | Public Law 119-37 | Facility ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | NY | $500,000 |
| Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc | Public Law 119-37 | Facility Construction and ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | NY | $1,015,000 |
| Crossroads Center for Children, Inc | Public Law 119-37 | Property Acquisition and ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | NY | $1,000,000 |
| Village of Voorheesville | Public Law 119-37 | Sewer Collection ImprovementsRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | NY | $300,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NY Village of Alt Wastewater Tr DisinfectionEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NY Village of Men End Neighborh System ImprovEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate NY Town of Stillw Three Water M ReplacementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, on behalf of the University of Albany | Public Law 119-74 | UAlbany CNSE 200mm Wafer Cleanroom Equipment UpgradeDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,521,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Public Law 119-74 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Quantum Innovations in Computing Knowledge (QUICK)DOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Public Law 119-75 | Hudson Valley Community College Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC)Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Public Library | Public Law 119-75 | Troy Public Main Library Indoor Air Quality SystemsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $2,000,000 |
| Glenville Hill Fire District No. 8 | Public Law 119-75 | Glenville Hill Fire District No. 8 Essential Building Repair and UpdateDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $1,000,000 |
| City of Albany | Public Law 119-75 | Lincoln Park Southwest Gateway ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| Village of Scotia | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Scotia Community Park ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $500,000 |
| Village of Ballston Spa | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Ballston Spa ADA Transition Plan Sidewalk Improvement ImplementationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
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