U.S. Representative
Lateefah Simon
California District 12
DemocratVery Progressive
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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
-0.85Very Progressive
Representative Lateefah Simon positions herself on the progressive end of the Democratic Party, with a voting record significantly more liberal than the average House Democrat. Her NOMINATE score of -0.846 places her among the most left-leaning members of Congress.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
More liberal than the average Democrat (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
6
total votes analyzed
Overview
Lateefah Simon is a newly elected Democratic Representative from California, having cast only 6 recorded votes to date. Her early voting pattern indicates strong alignment with progressive Democratic positions and consistent opposition to Republican-led procedural measures. As a new member of Congress, Simon's legislative priorities and committee assignments are still being established. Her initial votes suggest she will be a reliable vote for the Democratic caucus on procedural matters, opposing Republican efforts to advance legislation through mechanisms like previous question motions and resolutions. Given her limited voting record, it is too early to draw comprehensive conclusions about her specific policy positions across the full range of legislative issues. Her ideological positioning suggests she will likely support progressive priorities on issues such as healthcare access, economic equity, and social justice.
Key Positions
- •Consistent opposition to Republican procedural motions in the House
- •Alignment with progressive Democratic caucus positions
- •Support for Democratic alternative proposals (motion to recommit votes)
By Policy Area
Healthcare6
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
3 votes across 1 categories