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D Democrat · U.S. Representative
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Georgia's 2nd district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 1993 Terms 17 House Age 79
Office: 2407 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1002
676roll calls this Congress
2.1%missed (14)
94.7%voted with their party
8bills sponsored
397cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea against party | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Present | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 371–33 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Nay | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act On Passage | Passed 237–169 |
Bills sponsored
- Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States. Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott. Apr 22, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States. Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act Apr 3, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Protecting Our Produce Act Apr 3, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- Military Housing Performance Insight Act Sep 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act Feb 14, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act Feb 11, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Recently cosponsored
- H.Res. 1614IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] + 5 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of…
- Ratepayer Protection Act Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] + 42 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
- Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] + 103 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)
- Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026 Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] + 7 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] + 10 cosponsorsSep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office". Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] + 13 cosponsorsSep 17, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Relief Without Delay Act Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] + 22 cosponsorsSep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined…
- ASAP Act Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] + 230 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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