Ruben Gallego
Senator
$1.8M in lobby money
Next Election: 2030
Ruben Gallego took $1.8M and backed $895B defense, $26B Israel aid, and ICC sanctions for Netanyahu, aligning with the lobby 93% of the time. He broke ranks twice by voting to block $295M bulldozer and $151.8M bomb sales.
Ruben Gallego has received $1.8M from the pro-Israel lobby and voted to send $26B of your tax dollars to Israel.
Voted YES on $895B defense bill, ICC sanctions for Netanyahu warrant, $26B Israel aid, 'stand with Israel' resolution. Voted to block $295M bulldozer block and $151.8M bomb block.
On 6 lobby-relevant votes: 4 with, 2 against. 67% with the lobby.
The lobby invested $1.8M. 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.
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Iran. Senate rejected 46-51 (Apr 22, 2026).
↳ Voted to limit US strikes on Iran without Congress approval.
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Iran. Senate rejected 47-52 (Apr 15, 2026).
↳ Voted to limit US military actions against Iran without Congress approval.
Resolution to block $295M sale of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers to Israel — the same model used to kill Rachel Corrie in 2003 and to demolish Palestinian homes (Apr 2026). Motion to discharge rejected 40-59.
↳ Voted to block $295M sale of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers to Israel
Resolution to block $151.8M sale of 12,000 one-thousand-pound bombs to Israel (Apr 2026). Motion to discharge rejected 36-63.
↳ Voted to block $151.8M sale of 12,000 one-thousand-pound bombs to Israel
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Iran. Senate rejected 47-53 (Mar 24, 2026).
↳ Voted to limit US strikes on Iran without Congress approval.
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Iran. Senate rejected 47-53 (Mar 18, 2026).
↳ Voted to limit US strikes on Iran without Congress approval.
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Iran. Senate rejected 47-53 (Mar 4, 2026).
↳ Voted to limit US strikes on Iran without Congress approval.
Passed $1.7 trillion spending bill funding government through Sept 2026. Passed Senate 71-29 (Jan 30, 2026).
↳ Voted against funding government operations and programs for fiscal 2026.
Passed $1.7 trillion government funding bill for fiscal year 2026. Passed Senate 82-15 (Jan 15, 2026).
↳ Voted to fund government operations through Sept 2026.
Tried to stop unauthorized US strikes on Venezuela. Senate split 50-50 on stopping unauthorized strikes on Venezuela.
↳ Voted to allow US military actions in Venezuela without Congress approval.
Tried to end unauthorized US military actions in Venezuela. Passed Senate 52-47.
↳ Voted to stop US forces from fighting in Venezuela without Congress approval.
Tried to end unauthorized US military actions in Venezuela. Senate rejected 49-51 (Nov 6, 2025).
↳ Voted to stop US troops fighting in Venezuela without Congress approval.
National Defense Authorization Act FY2025 — $895B defense spending (Dec 2024). Passed 281-140.
↳ Voted for $895 billion defense authorization including Israel aid provisions
Illegitimate 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
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — $26B in aid to Israel (Apr 2024). Passed 366-58.
↳ Voted to approve $26 billion in emergency aid to Israel
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (Oct 2023). Passed 412-10.
↳ Voted to affirm support for Israel and condemn Hamas
▶+ 3 procedural & amendment votes
Procedural and amendment votes on budget resolutions, kept available so you can verify the full record.
Tried to cut $70B by slashing foreign aid, education, and science funding. Senate rejected 25-73 (Apr 23, 2026).
↳ Voted to keep foreign aid and domestic funding steady.
Set US budget levels for 2026-2035 spending and revenue. Passed Senate 50-48 (Apr 23, 2026).
↳ Voted against budget limits for 2026-2035 government spending.
Tried to cut US drug prices by matching European and Canadian rates. Senate rejected 49-49 (Apr 23, 2026).
↳ Voted to lower US drug prices by over 50% using foreign price limits.
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 | Pro-Israel Lobby Total | Pro-Israel | $1.8M |
Per-PAC dollar amounts come from FEC Schedule A receipts. Currently aggregated at the $1.8M total. Source: trackaipac.com.
