U.S. Representative
Timothy M. Kennedy
New York District 26
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare
8
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.38Progressive
Representative Kennedy's voting record places him in the progressive wing of American politics, with an ideology score that aligns closely with the Democratic Party average. His positions reflect mainstream Democratic priorities, though he appears very slightly more moderate than his party's center point.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
8
total votes analyzed
Overview
Timothy M. Kennedy is a Democratic representative from New York serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a relatively new member with a limited voting record of 8 votes, his legislative profile is still developing. His voting pattern shows strong support for defense-related measures, voting in favor of all defense bills that came before him. On healthcare matters, his record is more selective, supporting approximately one-third of healthcare-related votes, suggesting he evaluates these measures on their specific merits rather than voting uniformly. Kennedy's procedural votes indicate he generally follows Democratic caucus positions on parliamentary matters, opposing Republican-led procedural motions while supporting Democratic alternatives such as motions to recommit.
Key Positions
- •Consistent support for defense and military-related legislation
- •Selective approach to healthcare legislation
- •Alignment with Democratic caucus on procedural votes
- •Support for suspension bills with bipartisan backing
By Policy Area
Healthcare6
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
5 votes across 2 categories