Rick Larsen

Overview

Rick Larsen has represented Washington State in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat with a voting record that reflects progressive priorities. His voting patterns show strong support for defense-related measures, with an 88% approval rate in that category, alongside consistent engagement on healthcare and budget issues. Larsen's record demonstrates particular focus on healthcare legislation, where he has cast the most votes among his tracked categories. His approach to budget matters shows majority support (59% yea), while his agricultural votes similarly trend toward approval (60% yea). The sample votes from his early tenure (2001-2003) show a pattern of supporting bipartisan measures while opposing certain procedural motions, particularly 'ordering the previous question' votes which are typically party-line procedural tools. This suggests engagement with both substantive policy and procedural strategy in the House.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense legislation with 88% approval rate
• •Active engagement on healthcare policy with significant voting record
• •Majority support for agricultural measures
• •Consistent opposition to certain procedural motions that limit debate