Sam Graves

House of Representatives · Republican · Missouri's 6th district · since Jan 2023

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Wednesday, Sep 16

Their bill moved

H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313).

What it would change

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

This bill authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and makes related requirements. For example, the bill authorizes and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the Corps of Engineers, such as studies or projects to

  • maintain ports and harbors,
  • make certain waterways more navigable,
  • reduce flood and storm damage,
  • restore aquatic ecosystems and protect fish and wildlife,
  • protect shorelines,
  • address harmful algal blooms,
  • rehabilitate dams,
  • manage recreational sites and facilities,
  • support water supply and storage projects, and
  • support other water resources infrastructure.

The bill also directs the Corps of Engineers to establish an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods in order to accelerate project delivery of infrastructure. 

In addition, the bill directs the Corps of Engineers to issue a rule that establishes categorical permissions for certain harbor or river improvements that will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 314

S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 401–14.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 313

H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 415–9.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 309

H.R. 9576 · National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

On Passage. Passed, 352–72.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 312

H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 417–3.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 311

H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

On Passage. Passed, 214–208.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 310

H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act

On Passage. Passed, 217–207.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 308

H.R. 5334 · Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments. Passed, 262–159.

Tuesday, Sep 15

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 307

H.Con.Res. 93 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 220–204.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 306

H.J.Res. 210 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

On Passage. Passed, 216–211.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 305

H.R. 9500 · Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 408–17.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 304

H.R. 2140 · Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 343–79.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 303

H.R. 4646 · Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 424–0.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 302

H.R. 8278 · 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.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 301

H.R. 2978 · GUARD Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 414–7.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 300

H.Res. 1530 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 214–211.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 299

H.Res. 1530 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On Ordering the Previous Question. Passed, 214–208.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 298

H.Res. 1486 · Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

On Motion to Table. Passed, 232–147.

What does it mean to table?

A vote to set a proposal aside, which usually ends it.

Monday, Sep 14

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 297

H.R. 3276 · Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 345–60.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 296

H.R. 4219 · National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 371–33.

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

Bills they cosponsored · 105

H.Res. 1595 · Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Oct 1, 2026

H.Res. 1522 · Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · Sep 10, 2026

H.Res. 1511 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. · Sep 3, 2026

H.R. 9780 · BRRRRT Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. · Jul 20, 2026

H.R. 9298 · Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Jun 11, 2026

Committees

  • House Committee on Armed Services Member
  • Tactical Air and Land Forces Member
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair

Bills and committee seats from the official record.