Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Party

U.S. House California District 41

Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

9

Predecessor

Jerry Lewis

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Net worth

(2012) $158,501

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of California, Riverside

Personal

Religion

Christian: Methodist

Profession

Teacher

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Mark Takano (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 41st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.

Takano (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 41st Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Takano was first elected to the seat in 2012. Takano has served on the Board of Trustees of the Riverside Community College District since 1990.

In his 2018 re-election bid, Mark Takano defeated Republican Aja Smith by a vote of 65 percent to 35 percent. From 2012 to 2018, Takano consistently captured between 56.6 and 65 percent of the vote in each general election he ran in.

As of 2019, Takano was a co-chair of the Equality Caucus, and vice chair of the Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. To read about Takano's campaign themes— including immigration, jobs, Social Security and Medicare, education, and veterans— click here.

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

Career

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

• 2013-Present: U.S. Representative from California's 41st Congressional District
• 1990-Present: Board of Trustees, Riverside Community College District
• 1988-Present: Teacher, Rialto Unified School District
• 2000: Graduated with M.F.A.
• 1987: Graduated from University of California (Riverside) with teaching certificate
• 1984-1985: Substitute teacher
• 1983: Graduated from Harvard University with B.A.

Committee assignments

U.S House

2021-2022

Takano was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Chair
• Technology Modernization
• Committee on Education and the Workforce
• Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee
• Workforce Protections Subcommittee

2019-2020

Takano was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Chair
• Committee on Education and the Workforce

2017-2018

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

• Committee on Education and the Workforce
• Committee on Veterans' Affairs

2015-2016

Takano served on the following committees:

• Education and the Workforce Committee
  • Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
  • Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
• Veterans' Affairs Committee

• Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Ranking member
• Subcommittee on Health

• Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • Subcommittee on Environment

2013-2014

Takano served on the following committees:

• Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • Subcommittee on Energy
  • Subcommittee on Environment
• Veterans' Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

Key votes

See also: 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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. Voted Nay 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. Voted Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Nay 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 Takano'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. Takano was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill. 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. Takano was one of 157 Democrats to vote against 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 his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Takano was one of 158 Democrats to vote against 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. Takano was one of 175 Democrats 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." Takano voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against 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. Takano voted with 48 other Democrats and nine Republicans against 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, including Takano, voted against the resolution. 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. Takano voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans 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. Takano voted with 176 Democrats 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. Takano voted with 161 Democrats for 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." Takano voted with 185 Democrats against 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. Takano voted with 185 Democrats against 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. Takano voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans 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." Takano voted with 40 Democrats and 47 Republicans against 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. Takano voted with 179 Democrats against 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. Takano voted with 43 Democrats and 19 Republicans against 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. Takano voted with 78 Democrats and 37 Republicans against 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. Takano voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against 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 Takano's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA Takano 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 Takano voted against 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) Takano voted against 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, known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other 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. However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Takano voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against 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 included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Takano joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted 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. Takano voted against 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. Takano voted for HR 2775. Federal Pay Adjustment Act Takano voted against 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 Morton Memos Prohibition Takano voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Healthcare Reform Rules Takano voted against 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 Takano voted against 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.

Elections

2020

See also: California's 41st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 41

Incumbent Mark Takano defeated Aja Smith in the general election for U.S. House California District 41 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Takano (D)	64.0	168,126
		Aja Smith (R)	36.0	94,447

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 262,573
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 41

Incumbent Mark Takano and Aja Smith defeated Grace Williams and Anza Akram in the primary for U.S. House California District 41 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Takano (D)	50.8	58,723
✔		Aja Smith (R)	33.0	38,231
		Grace Williams (D)	16.2	18,731
		Anza Akram (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 115,687
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Simon Mark Alvarez (D)

2018

See also: California's 41st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 41

Incumbent Mark Takano defeated Aja Smith in the general election for U.S. House California District 41 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Takano (D)	65.1	108,227
		Aja Smith (R)	34.9	58,021

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 41

Incumbent Mark Takano and Aja Smith advanced from the primary for U.S. House California District 41 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Takano (D)	58.5	45,585
✔		Aja Smith (R)	41.5	32,360

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Doug Shepherd (R)

2016

See also: California's 41st Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Mark Takano (D) defeated Doug Shepherd (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Takano and Shepherd defeated Randy Fox (R) and Cody Ryan (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.

U.S. House, California District 41 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark Takano Incumbent	65%	128,164
	Republican	Doug Shepherd	35%	69,159
Total Votes				197,323
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 41 Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark Takano Incumbent	64.5%	63,706
	Republican	Doug Shepherd	17.5%	17,255
	Republican	Randy Fox	15%	14,844
	Republican	Cody Ryan	2.9%	2,893
Total Votes				98,698
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 41st Congressional District elections, 2014

Takano won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He and Steve Adams (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, defeating Veronica Franco (D) and Yvonne Terrell Girard (R). Takano went on to defeat Adams in the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, California District 41 General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark Takano Incumbent	56.6%	46,948
	Republican	Steve Adams	43.4%	35,936
Total Votes				82,884
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 41 Primary, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark Takano Incumbent	44.7%	19,648
	Republican	Steve Adams	37%	16,264
	Democratic	Veronica Franco	10.2%	4,509
	Republican	Yvonne Girard	8.1%	3,581
Total Votes				44,002
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 41st Congressional District elections, 2012

Takano won the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 41st District. He and John Tavaglione (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Anna Nevenic (D), George Pearne (R) and Vince Sawyer (R). Takano went on to defeat Tavaglione in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, California District 41 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark Takano	59%	103,578
	Republican	John Tavaglione	41%	72,074
Total Votes				175,652
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

U.S. House, California District 41 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Tavaglione (R)	44.6%	25,379
Mark Takano (D)	36.7%	20,860
Anna Nevenic (D)	8.8%	4,991
Vince Sawyer (R)	8.3%	4,723
George Pearne (R)	1.7%	956
Total Votes		56,909

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Mark Takano did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

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

Immigration Reform: Representative Mark Takano supports comprehensive immigration reform to bring the more than 12 million immigrants living in the United States without legal status out of the shadows. Jobs for Local Families: Despite the national recovery, economic growth in Riverside County has been slow to rebound and unemployment remains high. As a teacher and College Board Trustee, Mark Takano has worked to expand local job training programs and job creating local investments like the new medical school at UCR Riverside. Bringing good-paying jobs to Riverside County will be his top priority in Congress. Medicare & Social Security: Mark Takano understands the value of caring for our greatest generation. He will fight to stop the extreme Republican agenda in Congress and protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors. Education and Workforce Development: As a lifelong teacher, Mark Takano will bring practical knowledge to Washington D.C. about which educational reforms work, and which don’t. He is the only candidate with the knowledge skills and expertise to get the job done for our kids and our communities, by investing in the educational opportunities that strengthen – and expand – our Middle Class. Veterans: Mark Takano believes we owe a debt to those who have defended our nation, and will not allow budget cuts to endanger their access to needed healthcare.

2012

Takano's campaign website listed the following issues:

Job Creation Excerpt: "Despite the national recovery, economic growth in Riverside County has been slow to rebound and unemployment remains high. Mark Takano favors strategic investments in infrastructure -- upgrades including renovating school buildings, improving roads, highways and bridges, and moving forward with high speed rail -- that will create jobs and improve our community." Education and Workforce Development Excerpt: "For more than 20 years, Mark Takano has worked on the front lines of public education as a teacher at Rialto High School. He recognizes that economic prosperity in the future requires a strong investment in education and workforce training today. Mark supports reforming or ending the Federal mandates of "No Child Left Behind" and a renewed commitment to building an educational system that will prepare Americans to compete in the emerging economy." Clean Air Excerpt: "With Riverside County residents suffering some of the worst air quality in the nation, it is imperative that their member of Congress take a stand for cleaner air. Mark Takano supports strong clean air standards and broader use of clean energy resources." Healthcare Excerpt: "For generations, Medicare has provided American seniors with access to necessary medical care in a timely and affordable manner. Mark Takano will stand up against Republican efforts to privatize or defund Medicare, and will fight to make health coverage more affordable for working families." National Security Excerpt: "Securing our nation from foreign threats, including terrorism, must be a priority in Washington. Mark Takano recognizes that as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, new strategies will be needed to thwart those who would do us harm. Mark supports reducing the number of nuclear weapons worldwide to keep them out of dangerous hands. "

Presidential preference

2020

See also: Presidential election in California, 2020 and Democratic National Convention, 2020

Takano endorsed Bernie Sanders (I) in the 2020 presidential election.

2016

See also: Presidential election in California, 2016 and Democratic National Convention, 2016

Takano endorsed Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor history

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Mark Takano campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	U.S. House California District 41	✔	$1,068,317
2016	U.S. House, California District 41	✔	$1,062,406
2014	U.S. House (California, District 41)	✔	$1,328,194
2012	U.S. House California District 41	✔	$1,456,716
Grand total raised			$4,915,633
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House California District 41 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top industry contributors to Mark Takano's campaign in 2018
Labor	$168,175.00
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	$79,720.00
Health	$46,050.00
Communications & Electronics	$44,150.00
General Business	$42,250.00
Total Raised in 2018	$1,068,317.21
Source: Follow the Money

2020

U.S. House California District 41 2020 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Mark Takano's campaign in 2020
Unitemized	$85,573.00
KELLER, JENNIFER L	$13,900.00
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	$10,000.00
National Assn of Realtors	$10,000.00
American Federation of State/Cnty/Munic Employees	$10,000.00
Home Depot	$10,000.00
Transport Workers Union	$10,000.00
United Food & Commercial Workers Union	$10,000.00
American Federation of Teachers	$10,000.00
Deloitte LLP	$10,000.00
Total Raised in 2020	$625,780.34
Total Spent	$357,123.60
Source: Follow the Money

2018

U.S. House California District 41 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Mark Takano's campaign in 2018
PANG, SIMON	$8,200.00
DANGERMOND, LAURA	$7,600.00
TABORI, DEFNE	$6,100.00
KNAPP, DAVID	$5,700.00
STRYKER, JON L	$5,400.00
Total Raised in 2018	$1,068,317.21
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Takano won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Takano's campaign committee raised a total of $1,062,406 and spent $958,656. This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.

Cost per vote

Takano spent $7.48 per general election vote received in 2016.

U.S. House, California District 41, 2016 - Mark Takano Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,062,406
Total Spent	$958,656
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$230,009
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$227,031
Top contributors to Mark Takano's campaign committee
JStreetPAC	$27,510
Communications Workers of America	$15,000
University of California	$14,113
Time Warner	$10,800
American Crystal Sugar	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$87,936
Lawyers/Law Firms	$72,475
Health Professionals	$64,513
Public Sector Unions	$49,500
Industrial Unions	$46,925
Source: Open Secrets

2014

Takano won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Takano's campaign committee raised a total of $1,328,194 and spent $1,312,896. This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.

Cost per vote

Takano spent $27.96 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, California District 41, 2014 - Mark Takano Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,328,194
Total Spent	$1,312,896
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$251,122
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$230,976
Top contributors to Mark Takano's campaign committee
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	$20,250
University of California	$13,837
Time Warner	$11,800
National Education Assn	$11,500
American Federation of Teachers	$11,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms	$109,593
Retired	$90,934
Public Sector Unions	$58,000
Real Estate	$57,625
Building Trade Unions	$56,000

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

Below are Takano's FEC reports.

Mark Takano (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2013	$24,635.02	$216,840.00	$(48,131.95)	$193,343.07
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$193,343.07	$186,404.34	$(97,016.69)	$282,730.72
October Quarterly	October 15, 2013	$282,730.72	$181,330.03	$(85,098.39)	$378,962.36
Year-End	January 31, 2014	$378,962	$118,390	$(64,387)	$432,964
April Quarterly	April 15, 2014	$432,964	$141,528	$(87,251)	$487,241
Pre-Primary	May 22, 2014	$487,241	$65,549	$(197,694)	$355,096
July Quarterly	July 15, 2014	$335,096	$113,042	$(74,529)	$393,609
October Quarterly	October 15, 2014	$393,609	$180,260	$(170,000)	$403,869
			Running totals
			$1,203,343.37	$(824,108.03)

2012

Takano won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Takano's campaign committee raised a total of $1,456,716 and spent $1,433,468. This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.

Cost per vote

Takano spent $13.84 per vote received in 2012.

U.S. House, California District 41, 2012 - Mark Takano Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$1,456,716
Total Spent	$1,433,468
Total Raised by Election Runner-up	$1,366,015
Total Spent by Election Runner-up	$1,354,947
Top contributors to Mark Takano's campaign committee
LGBTQ Victory Fund	$29,350
University of California	$14,300
National Education Assn	$10,950
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	$10,597
Human Rights Campaign	$10,447
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$92,078
Leadership PACs	$77,000
Lawyers/Law Firms	$75,192
Human Rights	$66,647
Public Sector Unions	$60,950

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Breakdown of the source of Takano's campaign funds before the 2012 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, Takano's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $52,003 and $264,999. That averages to $158,501, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Takano ranked as the 361st most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2011 and 2012, Takano's calculated net worth decreased by an average of 60 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Mark Takano Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2011	$397,564
2012	$158,501
Growth from 2011 to 2012:	-60%
Average annual growth:	-60%
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). Takano received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.

From 1991-2014, 25.67 percent of Takano's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Mark Takano Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$3,298,259
Total Spent	$2,905,031
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Retired	$199,512
Lawyers/Law Firms	$198,964
Public Sector Unions	$175,370
Industrial Unions	$150,947
Building Trade Unions	$121,850
% total in top industry	6.05%
% total in top two industries	12.08%
% total in top five industries	25.67%

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, Takano missed 2 of 1,709 roll call votes from January 2013 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.1 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

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.

Takano most often votes with:

• Suzanne Bonamici
• Chris Gibson

Takano least often votes with:

• Jim Matheson
• Virginia Foxx

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

Takano ranked 37th in the liberal rankings in 2013.

Voting with party

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

2014

Takano voted with the Democratic Party 93.6 percent of the time, which ranked 86th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.

2013

Takano voted with the Democratic Party 95.5 percent of the time, which ranked 96th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.

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