ABQ Times

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, serving New Mexico's 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, shared her perspective on congressional proceedings and political developments through a series of tweets on April 1 and April 2, 2025. These tweets addressed recent legislative efforts and reactions to the actions of political figures, including the House Speaker and Senator Cory Booker.

On April 1, 2025, Rep. Stansbury expressed frustration with recent legislative events. She mentioned efforts to enable remote voting for Members with newborns, stating, "Welp, we tried to run bipartisan legislation so that Members with newborns could vote remotely, and rather than allow the legislation—the Speaker SHUT THE HOUSE DOWN and canceled votes for the rest of the week. That's right, rather than accommodate new moms on both sides of the". The tweet highlights her dissatisfaction with the Speaker's decision.

Later that day, she commented on the Speaker's actions regarding the withdrawal of legislation, saying, "And, he thinks that is a bad thing? Punishing his own Members by pulling the plug on wildly unpopular legislation the American people did not ask for. Mkay….. ". This post suggests Stansbury's criticism of the legislative process and the decisions made by House leadership.

On April 2, 2025, Stansbury shared her admiration for Senator Cory Booker's appearance on the Senate floor, stating, "Deeply moved and inspired to watch @SenBooker on the Floor this evening as he called on the moral conscience of America and on the power of the people to move this country forward. And, humbled to have the opportunity to watch @CoryBooker make history. We are proud and grateful". Stansbury noted her appreciation for Senator Booker's influence and dedication to progress.

Rep. Stansbury, born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1979, currently resides in Albuquerque. She has a background in public service, having served in the New Mexico House of Representatives prior to her current role in Congress. Stansbury graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a BA.