Rep. Rob Kauffman
Republican Pennsylvania House · District 89 · Pennsylvania
+0.898Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#183 of 201Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
95.3%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1741Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2005-01-04 · rkauffma@pahousegop.com · legis.state.pa.us/…/House_bio.cfm?id=1022 · legis.state.pa.us/…/representatives_alpha.cf · palegis.us/…/rep-kauffman · repkauffman.com · Open States ID 17e1e676-8e83-4883-8cf5-4c8ddcce076e
Capitol: Room 313, Main Capitol Building P.O. Box 202089, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-705-2004 · District: 166 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-3943
Where they sit in the Pennsylvania House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Pennsylvania House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Rob Kauffman. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Rob Kauffman.
Committees
- Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities
- Judiciary (republican chair)
- Rules
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1741 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | HR 317 House Resolution 317 A Resolution recognizing the months of September 2025 and September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2549 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for the deaf and hard of hearing, for contributions for the Shriners Hospitals for C | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2480 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As Amended An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 468 A4351 An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2490 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2535 A4120 An Act providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidentia | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2674 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to Public Utility Code, further providing for definitions. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2480 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Adopt Amendment An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2584 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2596 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Report Bill As Committed An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2674 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to Public Utility Code, further providing for definitions. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2645 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in applicatio | Yea | Pass 190–13 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1700 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 544 House Resolution 544 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "International Underground Railroad Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 287 House Resolution 287 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers. | Nay | Pass 159–44 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 634 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator. | Yea | Pass 200–3 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1925 A4011 An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 40 (Insurance) and 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by ins | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2184 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Yea | Pass 150–53 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 280 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further providing for qua | Nay | Pass 115–88 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2398 A4349 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, providing for flood evacuation plans for organized camps. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2625 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2083 A4151 An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties and for hotel room rental tax in second clas | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2595 A3992 An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, providing for interconnection reviews. | Yea | Fail 100–103 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 287 MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers. | Nay | Pass 188–15 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2584 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2227 FINAL PASSAGE An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68687, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge; designat | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2648 Committee vote (Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities): Re-refer Bill To Another Committee An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for health insurance alteration prohibitions. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 911 A4273 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2595 A3991 An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, providing for interconnection reviews. | Yea | Fail 97–106 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 634 A4113 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2184 A4070 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2219 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for personal o | Yea | Pass 197–6 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 151 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; providing for RSDI benefits; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2006 FINAL PASSAGE An Act providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty. | Nay | Pass 133–70 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2154 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry an | Nay | Pass 116–87 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2649 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for certain fertility preservation services. | Nay | Pass 172–31 |
| 2026-09-28 | HR 502 House Resolution 502 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2378 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and | Nay | Pass 157–46 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1700 MOTION TO TABLE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Nay | Pass 103–100 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1700 MOTION TO TABLE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Nay | Pass 103–100 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1006 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2184 A3966 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Nay | Pass 111–92 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2645 A3986 An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in applicatio | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | HR 594 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for reform. | Yea | Pass 25–1 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 1097 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target. | Nay | Pass 14–11 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 381 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation and certain testing and sale of animal-tested cosmetics; and providing | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2744 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation. | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2699 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and for rep | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-24 | HR 594 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for reform. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2758 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to b | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2752 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for asset forfeiture. | Yea | Pass 25–1 |
| 2026-09-24 | HR 618 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilit | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2699 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and for rep | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-24 | HB 2758 Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to b | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 381 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation and certain testing and sale of animal-tested cosmetics; and providing | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-11 | HR 590 House Resolution 590 A Resolution celebrating the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-11 | HR 589 House Resolution 589 A Resolution celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-07-23 | HB 1042 Committee vote (Rules): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Nay | Pass 18–15 |
| 2026-07-23 | HB 1042 Committee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As Amended An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Nay | Pass 18–15 |
| 2026-07-23 | HB 1042 MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Fail 101–101 |