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Emilia Strong Sykes
U.S. Representative · Ohio, District 13

Emilia Strong Sykes

Lawyer (J.D.)
Democratic Ohio On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
67
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
542
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
1,231 of 1,276 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
4%
53 of 1,333 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.5%
1 of 67 bills they introduced
Won in 2024
51.1%
of the vote, 2.2 points ahead of Kevin Coughlin (Republican). Clerk's official results

Based on 1,333 recorded votes and 67 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-2403
Passed
 H #314 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-2403 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9497
Passed
 H #313 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9497 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9340
Passed
 H #312 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9340 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HJRES-213
Passed
 H #311 On Passage · 119-HJRES-213 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-10326
Passed
 H #310 On Passage · 119-HR-10326 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-9576
Passed
 H #309 On Passage · 119-HR-9576 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 16, 2026
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · 119-HR-5334
Passed
 H #308 On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · 119-HR-5334 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-93
Passed
 H #307 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HCONRES-93 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Passage · 119-HJRES-210
Passed
 H #306 On Passage · 119-HJRES-210 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9500
Passed
 H #305 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-9500 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-2140
Passed
 H #304 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-HR-2140 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4646
Passed
 H #303 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4646 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-8278
Passed
 H #302 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-8278 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-2978
Passed
 H #301 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-2978 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1530
Passed
 H #300 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HRES-1530 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1530
Passed
 H #299 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HRES-1530 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 15, 2026
On Motion to Table · 119-HRES-1486
Passed
 H #298 On Motion to Table · 119-HRES-1486 Present Passed Details →
Sep 14, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-3276
Passed
 H #297 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-3276 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 14, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4219
Passed
 H #296 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4219 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 3, 2026
On Passage · 119-HR-4795
Passed
 H #295 On Passage · 119-HR-4795 Nay Passed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-HRES-1638 Honoring and commemorating United Baptist Church's 100 years of historic contributions to the Akron… Oct 22, 2026 -
119-HR-10900 To require States and units of local government that receive funds under the Byrne grant program or… Oct 22, 2026 -
119-HR-10638 Skills Against Violence Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-HRES-1540 Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years. Sep 15, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-HRES-1541 Commemorating the City of North Canton's 120 Years. Sep 15, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-HR-9004 Truck Stop Safety Act May 21, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-HR-8713 RAPID Responders Act of 2026 May 7, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-HR-8639 COOL IT Act Apr 30, 2026 Immigration
119-HR-8530 Quantum for Health Act Apr 27, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-HR-8393 Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 Apr 20, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-HR-7338 Railroad Safety and Accountability Act Feb 3, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-HR-1751 Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025 Jan 30, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-HRES-1000 Commemorating the Akron Urban League's centennial. Jan 14, 2026 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
119-HR-6898 AIRSHIP Act Dec 18, 2025 Science, Technology, Communications
119-HR-6820 Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Transportation and Public Works
119-HR-4267 Get Your Money Back Act Dec 3, 2025 Taxation
119-HRES-918 Honoring and commemorating 200 years of historic contributions to American culture made by the city… Dec 1, 2025 Government Operations and Politics
119-HR-2016 Feed Our Families Act of 2025 Nov 4, 2025 Agriculture and Food
119-HR-5893 GUARD Act Oct 31, 2025 Social Welfare
119-HR-2017 Pay Our Military Act Oct 24, 2025 Armed Forces and National Security
119-HR-5761 Fair Warning Act of 2025 Oct 14, 2025 Labor and Employment
119-HR-5701 Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act Oct 6, 2025 Social Welfare
119-HR-5702 Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act Oct 6, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-HR-5700 Break Free From Domestic Violence Act Oct 6, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-HR-5661 Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Environmental Protection
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-HR-10841 Securing Elections From AI Deception Act Oct 19, 2026
119-HR-6160 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Oct 15, 2026
119-HR-10530 Quality Educator Partnership Act Sep 24, 2026
119-HR-8730 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 Sep 21, 2026
119-HR-10448 Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act Sep 16, 2026
119-HR-10397 Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026 Sep 15, 2026
119-HR-7853 PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 Sep 3, 2026
119-HR-8041 Supporting VA Families Act Aug 20, 2026
119-HR-6130 ASAP Act Aug 10, 2026
119-HR-9941 Right to IVF Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026
119-HR-9849 Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026
119-HR-5469 SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 Jul 21, 2026
119-HR-4382 America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act Jul 15, 2026
119-HRES-1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Jul 13, 2026
119-HRES-1420 Honoring the 31st International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Danette Anth… Jul 6, 2026
119-HR-9554 Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 Jun 30, 2026
119-HR-3469 Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act Jun 29, 2026
119-HRES-1395 Support for the designation of the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as "National Tire Safety W… Jun 29, 2026
119-HR-9484 Water Reservoir Transparency Act Jun 25, 2026
119-HR-9424 Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-HR-9263 Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026 Jun 11, 2026
119-HRES-1285 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and … May 21, 2026
119-HR-1957 End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 May 21, 2026
119-HR-8940 Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act May 20, 2026
119-HR-8907 IMPACT to Save Moms Act May 19, 2026

Committee assignments

6 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$3,866,658
Raised
$2,886,813
Spent
$1,102,523
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $1,899,130. From PACs and other political committees: $1,222,004.

What Emilia Strong Sykes's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate H2OH13264). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

617 contributions totaling $1,055,311 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL $26,500 · 8 contributions
  • EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP $24,227 · 9 contributions
  • AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • THE HOME DEPOT $20,000 · 8 contributions
  • INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • UNITED ASSN OF JOURNEYMEN & APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND, INC. $19,000 · 8 contributions
  • NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $17,250 · 6 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 30, 2026 BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 29, 2026 TRANS UNION LLC
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Representative Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Representative Emilia Sykes $500.00
Jun 28, 2026 ALIGNMENT GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Emilia Sykes $500.00
Jun 26, 2026 INVARIANT LLC
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 26, 2026 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
To WE BELONG HERE FEDERAL PAC · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 WE BELONG HERE FEDERAL PAC Rep. Emilia Sykes $5,000.00
Jun 26, 2026 SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $5,000.00
Jun 25, 2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep Emilia Sykes $2,000.00
Jun 24, 2026 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 24, 2026 BOEING COMPANY
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 19, 2026 UBS AMERICAS INC.
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 18, 2026 THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $3,000.00
Jun 18, 2026 ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $2,500.00
Jun 16, 2026 AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep Emilia Sykes $2,000.00
Jun 15, 2026 INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Emilia Sykes $1,000.00
Jun 12, 2026 GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
To EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS · Honoree: Rep. Emilia Sykes
 EMILIA SYKES FOR CONGRESS Rep. Emilia Sykes $1,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · Ohio · District 13
    2023–present · Congresses 118–119
 Washington, DC office

1217 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-6265

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APA
Open America. (2026). Sykes, Emilia Strong (Democratic–Ohio): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001223/
MLA
"Sykes, Emilia Strong (Democratic–Ohio): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001223/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Sykes, Emilia Strong, Member of Congress, Ohio (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/S001223/.
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