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Steny Hoyer

Steny H. Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district. A Democrat, he has served in the House since 1981 and previously served in House Democratic leadership, including as Majority Leader and Majority Whip.

Website https://hoyer.house.gov/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Policy Action

Jan 13, 2021

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Vote to Impeach Donald Trump (2019 and 2021)

Hoyer voted in favor of both articles of impeachment against Donald Trump in 2019 (Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress) and the article of impeachment in 2021 (Incitement of Insurrection).

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Donations

Nov 08, 2022

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AMERIPAC Contributions to Anti-MAGA Candidates

Through his leadership PAC, AMERIPAC , Hoyer has distributed millions of dollars to Democratic candidates running against Trump-endorsed MAGA Republicans in swing districts.

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Public Statement

Jan 06, 2021

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Condemnation of January 6 Capitol Attack

Rep. Steny Hoyer strongly condemned the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, labeling it an 'attempted coup' encouraged by Donald Trump. He frequently advocated for the creation of the January 6 Select Committee to investigate the events.

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Donations

Nov 08, 2022

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AMERIPAC Contributions to Anti-MAGA Candidates

Through his leadership PAC, AMERIPAC, Hoyer has distributed millions of dollars to Democratic candidates running against Trump-endorsed MAGA Republicans in swing districts.

Agent rationale

Financial support for the political opposition of MAGA candidates is a concrete measure of alignment.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Dec 31, 2022)

    AMERIPAC: The Fund for a Greater America. Top Recipients: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Public Statement

Sep 02, 2022

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Criticism of Trump's Rhetoric and 'MAGA Republicans'

Hoyer has explicitly used the term 'MAGA Republicans' to describe a faction of the GOP he views as a threat to democratic institutions, often citing their refusal to accept the 2020 election results.

Agent rationale

Directly adopting the 'MAGA Republican' terminology used by the Biden administration signals alignment with the anti-MAGA political strategy.

Sources

  1. Official Website of Congressman Steny Hoyer (Sep 01, 2022)

    President Biden was right to speak tonight about the threat posed to our democracy by those who prioritize the MAGA agenda over the Constitution.

Public Statement

Apr 28, 2022

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Opposition to 'America First' Trade and Foreign Policy

Hoyer has consistently criticized the 'America First' approach, advocating instead for strengthened NATO alliances and international cooperation, particularly in response to the war in Ukraine.

Agent rationale

MAGA ideology is heavily rooted in isolationism and skepticism of international bodies like NATO; Hoyer's career-long internationalism is a direct ideological contrast.

Sources

  1. Official Website of Congressman Steny Hoyer (Apr 28, 2022)

    By passing this bipartisan legislation, the House is sending a clear message that the United States stands with our democratic allies.

Policy Action

Mar 03, 2021

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Support for the For the People Act (H.R. 1)

Hoyer was a major proponent of H.R. 1 (For the People Act), which sought to expand voting rights and limit gerrymandering—policies frequently characterized by MAGA leadership as 'election interference' or 'federal overreach.'

Agent rationale

Voting rights legislation is a primary flashpoint between the Democratic establishment and the MAGA movement's focus on 'election integrity' and restrictive voting laws.

Sources

  1. Congress.gov (Mar 03, 2021)

    H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021. Passed House (03/03/2021).

Policy Action

Feb 25, 2021

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Support for the Equality Act

Hoyer has been a vocal supporter and floor leader for the Equality Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity—a bill strongly opposed by the MAGA movement on religious and social grounds.

Agent rationale

Social policy regarding LGBTQ+ rights is a major dividing line between the Democratic leadership and the MAGA base.

Sources

  1. Official Website of Congressman Steny Hoyer (Feb 25, 2021)

    I was proud to bring the Equality Act to the Floor today and to vote for its passage.

Policy Action

Jan 13, 2021

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Vote to Impeach Donald Trump (2019 and 2021)

Hoyer voted in favor of both articles of impeachment against Donald Trump in 2019 (Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress) and the article of impeachment in 2021 (Incitement of Insurrection).

Notes: Hoyer was a key leader in organizing the floor votes for impeachment.

Agent rationale

Voting to remove the leader of the MAGA movement from office is the strongest possible legislative opposition signal.

Sources

  1. Congress.gov (Jan 13, 2021)

    Roll call vote on H.Res. 24: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Public Statement

Jan 06, 2021

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Condemnation of January 6 Capitol Attack

Rep. Steny Hoyer strongly condemned the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, labeling it an 'attempted coup' encouraged by Donald Trump. He frequently advocated for the creation of the January 6 Select Committee to investigate the events.

Agent rationale

As House Majority Leader at the time, Hoyer's public stance against the efforts to overturn the 2020 election is a direct and high-impact opposition to the MAGA movement's core narrative.

Sources

  1. Official Website of Congressman Steny Hoyer (Jan 06, 2022)

    One year ago, our nation watched in horror as a mob of insurrectionists, incited by the former president, attacked the United States Capitol in an attempt to subvert our democracy.

Leadership Role

Jan 03, 2019

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House Democratic Leadership (Majority Leader)

As House Majority Leader (2019–2023), Hoyer was the second-ranking Democrat in the House, responsible for scheduling legislation that largely opposed the Trump administration's agenda on immigration, healthcare, and environmental policy.

Agent rationale

His role as a primary architect of the Democratic legislative counter-agenda to MAGA policies defines his political alignment.

Sources

  1. History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives

    Hoyer served twice as House Majority Leader, from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.