Yvette Clarke
Sourced recordU.S. House - NY District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Yvette Diane Clarke is an American politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. She represented New York's 11th congressional district until 2013, and then New York's 9th congressional district after redistricting. Previously, Clarke represented the 40th district in Brooklyn on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2006. She is a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Second Amendment
Due Process
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Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Corruption Record
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
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- PartialYvette Clarke is a candidate for U.S. House - NY District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,215,128.7 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: 06/25/26 CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCOTUS’ SHAMEFUL RULING AGAINST TPS FOR HAITI AND SYRIA
- VerifiedPublic statement: 04/16/26 STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS
- VerifiedPublic statement: 04/01/26 CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S DECISION TO ATTEND SCOTUS ORAL ARGUMENTS OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Yvette Clarke, seeking re-election, easily wins Democratic Primary in Brooklyn - caribbeanlife.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 9th Congressional District - Journal-News.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 9th Congressional District - AOL.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 9th Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 9th Congressional District - Caledonian Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Yvette Clarke on efforts to help Democrats win back House, Senate - Spectrum News NY1
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke named grand marshal for Guyana Diamond Jubilee Independence Parade in Brooklyn - caribbeanlife.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Yvette Clarke leads CBC through redistricting - Spectrum News NY1
- VerifiedNews coverage: Yvette Clarke’s Support for Hamas Has to Stop - Anash.org
- VerifiedNews coverage: NY-9 Challenger Targets Yvette Clarke’s Record Ahead of Primary - COLlive
- VerifiedNews coverage: Caribbean-American Rep. Yvette Clarke launches re-election bid in Brooklyn’s 9th District - Caribbean National Weekly
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Yvette Clarke kicks off ‘personal and existential’ re-election bid in Central Brooklyn - New York Amsterdam News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Editor’s note: An MLK Day to remember with Rep. Yvette Clarke - City & State New York
- VerifiedNews coverage: Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke back Crystal Hudson for City Council speaker - City & State New York
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-02-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-02: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-18: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Clarke (NY) notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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Public Statements
RS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE June 2026 06/30/26 CLARKE CELEBRATES THE PERMANENCE OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP 06/29/26 CLARKE INTRODUCES THE DIVERSITY VISA PROTECTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT 06/09/26 CLARKE VOTES AGAINST HOUSE REPUBLICAN’S SHAMEFUL RECONCILIATION BILL 06/08/26 CREATORS CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS, REPS. CLARKE and VAN DUYNE, HOST FIRST-EVER CREATOR ROW ON CAPITOL HILL 06/03/26 REPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL A
s-clarke-and-fitzpatrick-sens-gillibrand-and-blunt-rochester-introduce-legislation-to-combat-the-maternal-health-crisis/"> 05/15/26 REPS. CLARKE AND FITZPATRICK, SENS. GILLIBRAND AND BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS 05/14/26 CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANS April 2026 04/02/26 CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO PIONEER BOB LAW 04/01/26 CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S DECISION TO ATTEND SC
04/16/26 STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS 04/02/26 CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO PIONEER BOB LAW March 2026 03/31/26 REP. CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE SMART CITIES CAUCUS, JOINS CEDIA FOR “A.I. COMES HOME” SMART TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION 03/27/26 THE CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES CO-HOST WHM BRIEFING ON BLACK WOMEN’S ECONO
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