119th Congress, former member
Sylvester Turner
Representative, TX-18, Texas
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- September 27, 1954 (age 72)
- In Congress
- House since 2025
- Votes With Party
- 97%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
Who Is Sylvester Turner?
Sylvester Turner was a Democratic representative from TX-18 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2025. Born September 27, 1954, Turner is 72. On the 33 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Turner voted on 33 and missed 0. Turner voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Turner sponsored 2 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Sylvester Turner Voted
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- YeaMail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025
- YeaSafe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
- YeaMedal of Honor Act
- YeaDOE and SBA Research Act
- YeaRural Small Business Resilience Act
- YeaSPUR Act
- YeaAssisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
- YeaSmall Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
- NayAgent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- NayMidnight Rules Relief Act
- YeaChina Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
- YeaProtect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
Bills Sylvester Turner Sponsored
- DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act (H.R. 1034, In Committee)
- Due Process Continuity of Care Act (H.R. 1510, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Turner spoke on the floor 5 times on 5 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, February 26, 2025, 98 wordsFired by President Trump
I rise to share the story of a Federal scientist in his own words who was fired by President Trump and Elon Musk:…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 11, 2025, 1,254 wordsAddressing the Hack of U.S. Treasury Payment Systems
This past weekend was Super Bowl weekend, and of course, I was in my district in Houston, Texas. I went back to get prepared to go to several events in reference to the Super Bowl. I thought the number one question that I was going to be asked was who I favor since the Houston Texans were defeated by Kansas City on their way to the Super Bowl.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 5, 2025, 169 wordsSupport Federal Employees
I rise today to stand in unwavering support of our Nation's Federal employees, many of whom live and work across the Texas 18th Congressional District.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 23, 2025, 174 wordsA Direct Attack
On September 24, 1965, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed an executive order which ensures equal opportunity for people of color and women; prohibits Federal contractors from engaging in discriminatory practices in recruitment, hiring, training, and discriminating based on race, sex, religion, or national origin.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 22, 2025, 207 wordsWildfires
During my 8 years as Mayor of Houston, I faced seven federally declared disasters. I thank this House for your support.
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Texas in Congress →
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- Dan Crenshaw (R, House)
- Jasmine Crockett (D, House)
- Monica De La Cruz (R, House)
- Henry Cuellar (D, House)
- Lloyd Doggett (D, House)
- Beth Van Duyne (R, House)
- Jake Ellzey (R, House)
- Veronica Escobar (D, House)
- Pat Fallon (R, House)
- Lizzie Fletcher (D, House)
- Sylvia R. Garcia (D, House)
- Brandon Gill (R, House)
- Craig A. Goldman (R, House)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D, House)
- Lance Gooden (R, House)
- Al Green (D, House)
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- Julie Johnson (D, House)
- Morgan Luttrell (R, House)
- Michael T. McCaul (R, House)
- Christian D. Menefee (D, House)
- Nathaniel Moran (R, House)
- Troy E. Nehls (R, House)
- August Pfluger (R, House)
- Chip Roy (R, House)
- Keith Self (R, House)
- Pete Sessions (R, House)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R, House)
- Marc A. Veasey (D, House)
- Roger Williams (R, House)
Questions About Sylvester Turner
Is Sylvester Turner still in Congress?
No. Sylvester Turner served in the 119th Congress but no longer holds the seat.
What party is Sylvester Turner?
Sylvester Turner is a Democrat.
How old is Sylvester Turner?
Sylvester Turner was born September 27, 1954 and is 72.
How often does Sylvester Turner vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Turner voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.