
U.S. Representative
Gregory W. Meeks
New York District 5
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U.S. Representative
New York District 5
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Voting Profile
Most Active Policy Areas
275
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Representative Gregory Meeks is a progressive Democrat whose voting record places him slightly to the left of his party's average. His NOMINATE score of -0.415 indicates consistent alignment with liberal policy positions, though he maintains a pragmatic approach on certain issues like defense and agriculture.
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
275
total votes analyzed
Overview
Gregory W. Meeks has served as a U.S. Representative from New York with a long legislative record spanning over two decades. His voting patterns reflect priorities common among Democratic legislators, with particular engagement on healthcare, budget, and agricultural issues. His voting record shows nuanced positions across policy areas. While he votes with progressive positions on most issues, his 75% support rate on defense votes and 58% on agriculture suggests he takes a more moderate or bipartisan approach in these specific domains. Healthcare represents his most active policy area with 146 recorded votes. As a long-serving member of the House, Meeks has participated in legislative debates across multiple administrations and congressional sessions. His record reflects both consistency in core Democratic positions and selective flexibility on certain policy matters.
Key Positions
By Policy Area
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $18.5M
Fundraising Over Time
Contribution Sources
38%
62%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$578K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$2K
Donation Sizes
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
AMERICAN EXPRESS
ANGERHOLZER BROZ CONSULTING, LLC.
EINNA, INC.
DYNAMIC SRG
ACTUM II LLC.
BLACK WOLF AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES
HIT STRATEGIES
BLDG MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$1.4M
Net Operating
$1.4M
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$9K
Committee Refunds
$2K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$116K
Opposing
$45
Total Outside Spending
$117K
Top Outside Spenders
FAIRSHAKE
DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS AMERICANS
CARE ACTION NOW INC.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Voting Record
274 votes across 12 categories