Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

House of Representatives · Democrat · Georgia's 2nd district · since Jan 2023

‹ Jul 13 – Jul 19 ›

Thursday, Jul 16

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 249

H.R. 9237 · Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

On Motion to Recommit. Failed, 210–211.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 248

H.R. 5362 · To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 418–0.

Wednesday, Jul 15

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 247

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

On Passage. Passed, 217–209.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 246

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

On Motion to Recommit. Failed, 209–216.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 245

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Roy of Texas Part A Amendment No. 20 Official page ›

On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed, 136–291.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 244

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Massie of Kentucky Part A Amendment No. 9 Official page ›

On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed, 6–421.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 243

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Massie of Kentucky Part A Amendment No. 8 Official page ›

On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed, 104–314.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 242

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Fine of Florida Part A Amendment No. 6 Official page ›

On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed, 178–247.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 241

H.R. 8595 · Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 1 Official page ›

On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed, 79–348.

Tuesday, Jul 14

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 240

H.R. 1181 · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

On Passage. Passed, 221–201.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 239

H.R. 1181 · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

On Motion to Recommit. Failed, 208–217.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 238

H.R. 139 · Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

On Passage. Passed, 308–117.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 237

H.Res. 1423 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 215–211.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 236

H.Res. 1423 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

On Ordering the Previous Question. Passed, 217–210.

Monday, Jul 13

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 235

H.R. 8897 · Improving Travel for American Families Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 398–12.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 234

H.R. 3106 · Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 400–7.

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they sponsored · 8

H.Res. 1546 · 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.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · Sep 16, 2026

H.Res. 1206 · Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · Apr 22, 2026

H.Res. 1157 · Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. · Apr 9, 2026

H.R. 7762 · Protecting Our Produce Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. · Apr 3, 2026

H.R. 7761 · Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. · Apr 3, 2026

Bills they cosponsored · 402

H.R. 10841 · Securing Elections From AI Deception Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Oct 19, 2026

H.Res. 1626 · Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. · Oct 15, 2026

H.Res. 1614 · Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".

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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Oct 5, 2026

H.R. 10566 · Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · Sep 24, 2026

H.Con.Res. 119 · Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · Sep 21, 2026

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations Member
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Ranking member
Financial Services and General Government Member
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.