John Garamendi
Rep · Democrat · District 8 · CA
Where they stand
Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
John Garamendi's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
John Garamendi vs. the Democrat median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where John Garamendi broke from the Democrat majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. John Garamendi's voting record?
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-8) earned a 4% ILA score for 2025, far out of step with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, John Garamendi's lifetime ILA score averages 4%. John Garamendi represents California's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is John Garamendi with limited-government principles?
John Garamendi earned a 4% ILA score in 2025. John Garamendi is far out of step with limited-government principles.
What is John Garamendi's ILA score?
John Garamendi has a 4% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, John Garamendi's lifetime average is 4%.
Where does John Garamendi serve?
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-8) represents California's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat.