Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Republican Party

U.S. House California District 22

Tenure

2003 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

18

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $183,001

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Associate

College of the Sequoias, 1993

Bachelor's

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1995

Graduate

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1996

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Contact

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Devin Nunes (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 22nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 7, 2003. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Nunes (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 22nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

From 2003 to 2013, Nunes represented California's 21st Congressional District.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Nunes is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

Nunes received an A.A. from College of the Sequoias and graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a B.S. in agricultural business in 1995. In 1996, he received an M.S. in agriculture from California Polytechnic State University. He worked as a farmer and served on the College of Sequoias Board of Trustees before President George W. Bush appointed him as California State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, in 2001.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Nunes' academic, professional, and political career:

• 2013-Present: U.S. Representative from California's 22nd Congressional District
• 2003-2013: U.S. Representative from California's 21st Congressional District
• 2001: Appointed Director of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development
• 1996: Graduated from California Polytechnic with M.S.
• 1995: Graduated from California Polytechnic with B.S.
• 1993: Graduated from College of the Sequoias with A.A.

Elections

2020

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 22

Incumbent Devin Nunes defeated Phil Arballo in the general election for U.S. House California District 22 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Devin Nunes (R)	54.2	170,888
		Phil Arballo (D)	45.8	144,251

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 315,139

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 22

Incumbent Devin Nunes and Phil Arballo defeated Bobby Bliatout, Dary Rezvani, and Eric Garcia in the primary for U.S. House California District 22 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Devin Nunes (R)	56.1	94,686
✔		Phil Arballo (D)	25.0	42,218
		Bobby Bliatout (D)	13.1	22,078
		Dary Rezvani (D)	3.1	5,273
		Eric Garcia (No party preference)	2.7	4,515

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 168,770

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Heman Hill (Independent)

Candidate profile

Devin Nunes

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

U.S. House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2003) 

Biography: 

Nunes graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a B.S. in agricultural business in 1995 and an M.S. in agriculture in 1996. He worked as a farmer and served on the College of Sequoias Board of Trustees before President George W. Bush appointed him as California State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, in 2001.

Key messages

• Nunes' campaign website said his "priorities in Congress include strengthening the nation's security against terrorists and foreign threats, reducing the size and scope of the federal government, continuing to lower taxes and simplify the tax code, implementing free-market healthcare reforms that improve outcomes and increase patient choice, and ending the San Joaquin Valley's man-made drought.”

• Nunes highlighted his role as ranking member of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence and his membership on the Ways and Means Committee.

Sources: Devin Nunes 2020 campaign website, "Biography," accessed February 24, 2020; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "NUNES, Devin (1973-)," accessed February 24, 2020 

2018

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 22

Incumbent Devin Nunes defeated Andrew Janz in the general election for U.S. House California District 22 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Devin Nunes (R)	52.7	117,243
		Andrew Janz (D)	47.3	105,136

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 222,379

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 22

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 22 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Devin Nunes (R)	57.6	70,112
✔		Andrew Janz (D)	31.7	38,596
		Bobby Bliatout (D)	4.9	6,002
		Ricardo Franco (D)	3.6	4,365
		Brian T. Carroll (Independent)	1.3	1,591
		Bill Merryman (L)	0.9	1,137

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 121,803

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Paul Vargas (D)
• Jose Sigala (D)
• Mallory Kremer (D)

2016

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Devin Nunes (R) defeated Louie Campos (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Nunes and Campos defeated Teresita Andres (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.

U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Devin Nunes Incumbent	67.6%	158,755
	Democratic	Louie Campos	32.4%	76,211
Total Votes				234,966
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 22 Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Devin Nunes Incumbent	63.8%	86,479
	Democratic	Louie Campos	29.7%	40,247
	Republican	Teresita Andres	6.5%	8,808
Total Votes				135,534
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District elections, 2014

U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Devin Nunes Incumbent	72%	96,053
	Democratic	Suzanna Aguilera-Marrero	28%	37,289
Total Votes				133,342
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 22 Primary, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Devin Nunes Incumbent	67.9%	60,499
	Democratic	Suzanna Aguilera-Marrero	24.9%	22,198
	Republican	John Catano	7.2%	6,403
Total Votes				89,100
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District elections, 2012

U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Devin Nunes Incumbent	61.9%	132,386
	Democratic	Otto Lee	38.1%	81,555
Total Votes				213,941
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history

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2010 On November 2, 2010, Devin Nunes won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election. U.S. House, California District 21 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Devin Nunes incumbent 100% 135,979 Total Votes 135,979 2008 On November 4, 2008, Devin Nunes won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Larry Johnson (D) in the general election. U.S. House, California District 21 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Devin Nunes incumbent 68.4% 143,498      Democratic Larry Johnson 31.6% 66,317 Total Votes 209,815 2006 On November 7, 2006, Devin Nunes won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steven Haze (D) and John Roger Miller (G) in the general election. U.S. House, California District 21 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Devin Nunes incumbent 66.7% 95,214      Democratic Steven Haze 29.9% 42,718      Green John Roger Miller 3.3% 4,729 Total Votes 142,661 2004 On November 2, 2004, Devin Nunes won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Fred Davis (D) in the general election. U.S. House, California District 21 General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Devin Nunes incumbent 73.2% 140,721      Democratic Fred Davis 26.8% 51,594 Total Votes 192,315 2002 On November 5, 2002, Devin Nunes won election to the United States House. He defeated David LaPere (D) and Jonathan Richter (L) in the general election. U.S. House, California District 21 General Election, 2002 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Devin Nunes 70.5% 87,544      Democratic David LaPere 26.2% 32,584      Libertarian Jonathan Richter 3.3% 4,070 Total Votes 124,198

Campaign themes

2020

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2018

Campaign website

Nunes' campaign website stated the following:

“	Since 2003... It has been my privilege to serve the people of the San Joaquin Valley in the House of Representatives. Our country faces many challenges both at home and abroad. America is the greatest country on earth because citizens become involved, work together, and meet those challenges with courage and determination. I am honored to have your support. Together we can keep America free and prosperous. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you in the House of Representatives. Biography Congressman Nunes grew up on a family farm in Tulare County that was operated by his family for three generations. The Nunes family came to the United States from São Jorge in Portugal's Azores islands. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Business and a Master's Degree in Agriculture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Congressman Nunes returned to work on the family farm. His first election was to the Board of Trustees of the College of Sequoias, where he served two terms on the board. In 2001, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as California State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. In 2002, he was elected to the House of Representatives in California's 21st congressional district. As a result of redistricting he now represents the 22nd district, which is located in the San Joaquin Valley and includes portions of Tulare and Fresno Counties. Congressman Nunes serves as Chairman of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence, which is responsible for overseeing the seventeen agencies and departments comprising the U.S Intelligence Community. He also serves on the Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxes, trade, healthcare, and major entitlement programs such as social security. He previously served as chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. Congressman Nunes' priorities in Congress include strengthening the nation's security against terrorists and foreign threats, reducing the size and scope of the federal government, reducing taxes and radically reforming the tax code, implementing free-market healthcare reforms that improve outcomes and increase patient choice, and ending the San Joaquin Valley's man-made drought.	”
—Devin Nunes for Congress

Campaign ads

The following is an example of an ad from Nunes' 2018 election campaign.

"Bill" - Devin Nunes campaign ad, released September 3, 2018

2016

The following issues were listed on Nunes' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Water: Governor Brown’s recent approval of regulations on the groundwater supply will exacerbate shortages and probably result in tracts of farmland being taken out of production. Taxes: The U.S. tax code is far too complex and punitive. What’s more, as the Lois Lerner scandal has shown, the IRS has become a politicized tool used to punish citizens and organizations based on their constitutionally protected beliefs and political activities. We need a brand new tax code that lowers the tax burden on individuals, families, and businesses, encourages investment, and disempowers the tax collectors. Health: Americans are dismayed by the spiraling costs of healthcare. The system has become so complicated that patients often never know the actual price of any given procedure. This complexity largely stems from the countless government mandates affecting healthcare. Energy: Thanks to fracking and horizontal drilling, the United States could become the world’s leading energy producer. Our oil and gas production is already rising rapidly, turning areas of North Dakota, Texas, and other states into boomtowns National Security: Crises have erupted in the Middle East and throughout the world, posing new challenges for U.S. national security. We now face growing terrorism threats as well as attempts by nation states to upend the existing political order through armed force and aggressive territorial conquest. With a lack of U.S. leadership creating power vacuums throughout the world, malevolent forces have moved to fill the void.	”
—Devin Nunes' campaign website, http://devinnunes.net/

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2019-2020

Nunes was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Committee on Taxation
• Committee on Ways and Means
• Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ranking Member

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Nunes was assigned to the following committees:

• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Chairman
• Committee on Ways and Means

2015-2016

Nunes served on the following committees:

• Select Committee on Intelligence, Chairman
• Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittee on Health
  • Subcommittee on Trade
• Joint Committee on Taxation

2013-2014

Nunes served on the following committees:

• Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittee on Trade, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Health
• United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Subcommittee on Oversight

2011-2012

Nunes served on the following committees:

• Intelligence Committee
  • Subcommittee on Oversight
  • Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence
• Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittee on Health
  • Subcommittee on Trade

Key votes

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018 For detailed information about each vote, click here. Votes on domestic policy (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023. Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))  Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018 Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program. Voted Yea on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)  Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018 Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border. Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)  Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018 Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)  Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017 Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. Did not vote on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)  Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017 Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally. Did not vote on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)  Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017 Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws. Voted Yea on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)  Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017 Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand) Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)  Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education. Voted Yea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)  Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs. Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)  Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018 Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)  Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)  Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)  Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018. Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)  Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017 Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018. Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017 Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)  Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017 Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017. Voted Yea on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)  Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017 Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.) Voted Yea on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)  Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017 Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. Voted Yea on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)  Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017 Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)  Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017 Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)  Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017 Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)  Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017 Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts. Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)  Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017 Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017. Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand) Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)  Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018 Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)  Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018 Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)  Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017 Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018. Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)  Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017 Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)  Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)  Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017 Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)  Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017 Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority. Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)  Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017 The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding. 114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Nunes's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Nunes was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Nunes was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Nunes was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Nunes was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Nunes voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Nunes voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Nunes voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. Nunes voted with 78 Republicans and 187 Democrats in favor of the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Nunes voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Nunes voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Nunes voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Nunes voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. Nunes voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Nunes voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Nunes voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. Nunes voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Nunes voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Nunes voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to Nunes's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA Nunes voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. DHS Appropriations Nunes voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Nunes voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. Economy Farm bill On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop. It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Nunes voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill. 2014 Budget On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill. The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations. It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Nunes voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Nunes voted for the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Nunes voted for HR 2775. Federal Pay Adjustment Act Nunes voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years. Immigration King Amendment In June 2013 the House approved an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security spending bill that would end the department's discretion policies by cutting off funding for the proposed DREAM Act, which would have temporarily halted the deportations of young immigrants if they have served in the military or are attending college. This vote overturns an executive order signed by President Obama that formalized a process for individuals who were brought into the country without legal permission as children, also known as Dreamers, to remain in the U.S. The amendment, offered by Rep. Steve King (R) of Iowa, passed the House by a vote of 224-201 and was approved mostly along party lines. However, three Democrats supported the amendment and six Republicans opposed it, while nine members did not vote.Nunes was one of the six Republican members who voted against the amendment. The amendment would effectively demand the government force out individuals who came to the U.S. as children without legal permission. It contrasts with comprehensive immigration reform efforts, including proposed DREAM Act style legislation, and would resume the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought illegally to the United States as children. The amendment was the first immigration-related vote in either chamber of Congress in 2013, and blocks many of the provisions that are mirrored in the Senate’s Gang of Eight bill. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Nunes voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Social issues Abortion Nunes voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Nunes joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Nunes voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

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Devin Nunes campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	U.S. House California District 22	✔	$12,708,792
2016	U.S. House, California District 22	✔	$2,341,806
2014	U.S. House (California, District 22)	✔	$2,065,646
2012	U.S. House California District 22	✔	$1,551,896
2010	U.S. House California District 21	✔	$1,223,376
2008	U.S. House California District 21	✔	$1,195,789
2006	U.S. House California District 21	✔	$1,156,518
2004	U.S. House California District 21	✔	$795,304
2002	U.S. House California District 21	✔	$1,131,947
Grand total raised			$24,171,074
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House California District 22 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign in 2018
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	$594,341.25
Health	$279,597.28
Agriculture	$279,424.76
General Business	$239,280.57
Government Agencies/Education/Other	$222,605.97
Total Raised in 2018	$12,708,792.21
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House California District 22 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign in 2018
CHANCE, ALBERT	$9,100.00
TWIFORD, MR DAVID	$8,100.00
COOPER, E MARLENE	$8,100.00
SELICH, JUDITH N	$7,100.00
LOUGHLIN, PARK L	$6,400.00
Total Raised in 2018	$12,708,792.21
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Nunes won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Nunes' campaign committee raised a total of $2,341,806 and spent $1,311,501. This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Nunes spent $8.26 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, California District 22, 2016 - Devin Nunes Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$2,341,806
Total Spent	$1,311,501
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$0
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$0
Top contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign committee
Ambulatory Surgery Center Assn	$20,000
Edison International	$17,500
Pioneer Nursery	$15,500
Oaktree Capital Management	$14,700
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$13,500
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Insurance	$187,375
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$181,975
Health Professionals	$150,900
Securities & Investment	$114,750
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$111,500
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Nunes won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Nunes' campaign committee raised a total of $2,065,646 and spent $1,456,623. This is more than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Nunes spent $15.16 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, California District 22, 2014 - Devin Nunes Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$2,065,646
Total Spent	$1,456,623
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$36,527
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$36,799
Top contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign committee
NextEra Energy	$18,500
Pioneer Nursery	$12,300
Blue Cross/Blue Shield	$11,500
Pinnacle Trading	$10,400
Abbott Laboratories	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$208,948
Insurance	$155,000
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$107,500
Health Professionals	$107,150
Securities & Investment	$77,500

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Nunes' campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Below are Nunes' FEC reports.

Devin Nunes (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 10, 2013	$1,477,951.11	$117,556.69	$(15,170.34)	$1,580,337.46
July Quarterly	July 13, 2013	$1,580,337.46	$310,564.20	$(215,032.83)	$1,675,868.83
October Quarterly	October 15, 2013	$1,675,868.83	$239,624.27	$(125,346.43)	$1,790,146.67
Year-End	January 13, 2014	$1,790,146	$349,734	$(46,696)	$2,093,184
April Quarterly	April 14, 2014	$2,093,184	$184,909	$(214,025)	$2,064,069
Pre-Primary	May 21, 2014	$2,064,069	$104,927	$(127,461)	$2,041,536
July Quarterly	July 7, 2014	$2,041,536	$231,163	$(18,092)	$2,254,606
October Quarterly	October 14, 2014	$2,254,606	$397,611	$(545,014)	$2,107,203
			Running totals
			$1,936,089.16	$(1,306,837.6)

2012

Nunes won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Nunes' campaign committee raised a total of $1,551,896 and spent $1,087,798. This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.

Cost per vote

Nunes spent $8.22 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, California District 22, 2012 - Devin Nunes Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,551,896
Total Spent	$1,087,798
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$399,219
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$395,031
Top contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign committee
Edison International	$10,250
Abbott Laboratories	$10,000
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	$10,000
American Bankers Assn	$10,000
American Seniors Housing Assn	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$247,600
Dairy	$85,250
Insurance	$84,500
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$78,500
Health Professionals	$70,300

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Nunes' campaign funds before the 2012 election.

2010

Nunes won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Nunes' campaign committee raised a total of $1,223,376 and spent $994,287.

His top five contributors between 2009-2010 were:

U.S. House, California District 21, 2010 - Devin Nunes Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,223,376
Total Spent	$994,287
Total Raised by General Election Opponent	$0 (Unopposed)
Total Spent by General Election Opponent	$0 (Unopposed)
Top contributors to Devin Nunes's campaign committee
Altria Group	$10,000
American Bankers Assn	$10,000
AT&T Inc	$10,000
Bank of America	$10,000
California Dairies Inc	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$146,100
Dairy	$92,150
Insurance	$55,500
Oil & Gas	$50,000
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$49,750

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Nunes' campaign funds before the 2010 election.

Personal Gain Index

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Nunes' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $101,002 and $265,000. That averages to $183,001, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Nunes ranked as the 351st most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2004 and 2012, Nunes' calculated net worth increased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Devin Nunes Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2004	$121,543
2012	$183,001
Growth from 2004 to 2012:	51%
Average annual growth:	6%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Nunes received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Crop Production & Basic Processing industry.

From 1997-2014, 34.29 percent of Nunes' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Devin Nunes Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$8,706,050
Total Spent	$6,459,889
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Crop Production & Basic Processing	$1,095,050
Dairy	$816,915
Insurance	$426,350
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products	$334,750
Health Professionals	$311,850
% total in top industry	12.58%
% total in top two industries	21.96%
% total in top five industries	34.29%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Nunes was a rank-and-file Republican as of July 2014. This was the same rating Nunes received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.

Nunes most often votes with:

• Kevin McCarthy
• John Barrow

Nunes least often votes with:

• Walter Jones
• Janice Schakowsky

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Nunes missed 290 of 9,281 roll call votes from January 2003 to September 2015. This amounted to 3.1 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Nunes paid his congressional staff a total of $1,101,687 in 2011. He ranked 229th on the list of the lowest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 66th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Nunes was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Nunes's staff was given an apparent $1,068.00 in bonus money.

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Nunes ranked 176th in the conservative rankings in 2013.

2012

Nunes ranked 52nd in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Nunes ranked 117th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Nunes voted with the Republican Party 94.9 percent of the time, which ranked 87th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.

2013

Nunes voted with the Republican Party 98.1 percent of the time, which ranked 66th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Noteworthy events

Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021

See also: Counting of electoral votes (January 6-7, 2021)

Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. Nunes voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. The House rejected both objections by a vote of 121-303 for Arizona and 138-282 for Pennsylvania.

Tested positive for coronavirus antibodies on December 11, 2020

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On December 11, Nunes announced he tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

Impeachment of President Donald Trump

See also: Impeachment of Donald Trump

On February 5, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) was acquitted of abuse of power by a vote of 52-48 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 53-47.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) first announced the House would pursue an inquiry into Trump on September 24, 2019, following allegations that Trump requested the Ukrainian government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his son, Hunter Biden, in exchange for aid.

Trump denied the allegations and called the inquiry "the worst witch hunt in political history."

Following weeks of public hearings, the House voted to impeach Trump on December 18, 2019, charging him with abuse of power by a vote of 230-197 and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 229-198. For a breakdown of the U.S. House votes by representative and party, click here.

Nunes became ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on January 3, 2019. As ranking member, Nunes - along with Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) - released a report on December 2, 2019 in opposition to the impeachment inquiry proceedings.

Trump wiretapping investigation

See also: House Intelligence Committee investigation on Russian activity in 2016 presidential election

House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) told reporters that the communications of Trump and his associates might have been collected after the election during legal surveillance of other targets. He said, "This is a normal, incidental collection, based on what I could collect."

At the time of the press conference, Nunes had briefed House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) about this information. He then spoke with White House officials, possibly including Trump, about the incidental collection. Members of the House Intelligence Committee were not briefed. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized Nunes' conduct, saying, "The chairman will need to decide whether he is the chairman of an independent investigation into conduct which includes allegations of potential coordination between the Trump campaign and the Russians, or he is going to act as a surrogate of the White House, because he cannot do both."

After several Democrats called on Nunes to recuse himself and charges were filed against him with the Office of Congressional Ethics, Nunes announced on April 6, 2017, that he would temporarily step aside from leading the Russia investigation. Nunes was cleared by the Ethics Committee on December 7, 2017. Read more about the conflict on the House Intelligence Committee here.

Donald Trump presidential transition team

See also: Donald Trump presidential transition team

Nunes was a member of Donald Trump's presidential transition team. The transition team was a group of around 100 aides, policy experts, government affairs officials, and former government officials who were tasked with vetting, interviewing, and recommending individuals for top cabinet and staff roles in Trump's administration. According to Fox News, he was part of the team's executive committee.

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