Suzan K. DelBene

Overview

Suzan DelBene represents Washington State in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat. Her voting record reflects broadly progressive positions while occasionally breaking from her party's more liberal wing, particularly compared to the average Democratic House member. DelBene has been most active on healthcare legislation, casting 67 votes in this area with a 48% affirmative rate, suggesting she evaluates healthcare bills on a case-by-case basis rather than voting along strict party lines. Her defense voting shows a higher rate of support at 67%, indicating a willingness to back military and national security measures. On fiscal matters, her budget votes show a 56% affirmative rate, while her banking and finance votes show more skepticism with 0% support on the three recorded votes. This pattern suggests careful scrutiny of financial sector legislation while maintaining moderate positions on broader budgetary issues.

Key Positions

• •Active engagement on healthcare policy with selective support for legislation
• •Generally supportive of defense and national security measures
• •Cautious approach to banking and financial sector legislation
• •Moderate stance on budget and fiscal policy
• •Consistent opposition to certain procedural motions from the opposing party