U.S. Representative
Herbert C. Conaway
New Jersey District 3
DemocratModerate Liberal
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare
6
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.28Moderate Liberal
Representative Conaway is a moderate liberal Democrat whose voting record places him slightly to the right of his party's average. His NOMINATE score of -0.278 indicates he tends to vote with progressive positions while occasionally breaking from the more liberal wing of his party.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
More conservative than the average Democrat (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
6
total votes analyzed
Overview
Herbert C. Conaway represents New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat. With only 6 votes on record, he appears to be a newly seated member of Congress, making comprehensive assessment of his legislative priorities premature. Based on his limited voting record, Conaway has consistently voted with his party on procedural matters, opposing Republican-led procedural motions while supporting Democratic alternatives. His votes suggest alignment with Democratic leadership on House floor procedures. As more votes accumulate, a clearer picture of his specific policy priorities and areas of focus will emerge. His moderate-liberal positioning suggests he may serve as a pragmatic voice within the Democratic caucus.
Key Positions
- •Votes with Democratic leadership on procedural matters
- •Supports Democratic motions to recommit
- •Opposes Republican-led floor procedures
By Policy Area
Healthcare6
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
3 votes across 1 categories