Ritchie Torres
Representative
$1.4M in lobby money
Ritchie Torres has received $1.4M from the pro-Israel lobby and voted to send $26B of your tax dollars to Israel. On 6 key votes, Torres voted with the lobby 83% of the time.
The lobby invested $1.4M. The return? $26B in taxpayer-funded bills for a foreign government. That's money that could have gone to your schools, your hospitals, your roads. Instead, it went overseas while your community struggles.
H.R. 6126
YeaIsrael Security Supplemental
Sent $14.3B to Israel
H.Res.771
YeaStanding with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (Oct 2023). Passed 412-10.
Voted to affirm support for Israel and condemn Hamas
H.R.8034
YeaIsrael Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — $26B in aid to Israel (Apr 2024). Passed 366-58.
Voted to approve $26 billion in emergency aid to Israel
H.R.8282
YeaIllegitimate Court Counteraction Act — sanctions on ICC for seeking Netanyahu arrest warrant (Jun 2024). Passed 247-155.
Voted to sanction ICC officials for pursuing Israeli arrest warrants
H.R.5009
NayNational Defense Authorization Act FY2025 — $895B defense spending (Dec 2024). Passed 281-140.
Voted against $895 billion defense authorization bill
H.Con.Res.38
YeaIran War Powers Resolution — to end unauthorized military operations in Iran (Mar 2026). Failed 212-219.
Voted to require congressional authorization for Iran military operations
Strong alignment with pro-Israel lobby interests
Composite score based on lobby funding received, voting alignment on Israel-related legislation, and PAC relationship density.
| # | Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIPAC | Pro-Israel | $1.4M |
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