And as competitors like China invest strongly in STEM, this bill guts science education & research which drive innovation, create new economic opportunities, and are the foundation military strength and national security.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Georgia District 2
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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Voting Record — 584
Yes46%
No51%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratGeorgia District 2
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Sanford D.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 7 sponsored · 148 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The bill slashes programs that help American businesses develop, create jobs, & compete in the world market.
Yesterday, I raised concerns about a federal funding bill we debated that eliminates thousands of law enforcement positions needed to fight organized crime, terrorists, and cyberattacks against our country. It also leaves women and children vulnerable to domestic violence.
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We will #NeverForget the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center & Pentagon. We solemnly remember the lives lost in NY, DC, and PA but remain inspired by our first responders & how our country banded together to respond, rebuild, & stand tall once again.
Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and incompatible with our country’s values and ideals. My thoughts and prayers go to Charlie Kirk’s family during this tragedy.
Congress must support quality public education so that everyone can contribute to our nation’s success.
That same afternoon, I spoke in support of an amendment to the FY26 LHHS funding bill, which covers the Dept. of Education, to restore Title 1 funding. Education is key to Americans’ economic mobility and our country’s economic competitiveness.
Title 1 funds make sure that students in every corner of the country have the resources to learn and succeed, which can be especially challenging in rural areas with smaller tax bases that can struggle to support local schools.
Yesterday, I spoke with Georgia school board members who shared how Title 1 funds are needed to make sure there are enough teachers to serve students. But the current FY26 LHHS funding bill would cut thousands of teaching jobs in Georgia.
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Yesterday, we debated the federal funding bill that covers education, workforce, & healthcare. Drastic cuts, including those to Job Corps & the Centers for Disease Control, threaten our economy, undermine public safety, & make healthcare more expensive for Georgians.
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Congress should be a reliable partner helping our states, counties, and cities with resources to keep their election systems up-to-date and ensure public confidence in our country’s elections.
Protecting the integrity of our elections must be a top priority in Congress. Election machines get old and there is a constant threat by outside actors to maliciously attack election systems.
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This bill is a slap in the face to hard-working Americans and families. I urged my colleagues to incorporate bipartisan amendments that would improve the bill.
During debate in committee today, I highlighted my concerns with the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government funding bill because it weakens the agencies and the programs that protect consumers, supports small businesses, and safeguards our democracy.
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This Labor Day let’s celebrate and remember to support hard-working Americans from the farm to the factory, from the storeroom to the storefront, from the classroom to the boardroom, and everywhere in between, American workers are the bedrock of our country’s strength and prosperity!
I will work hard in Congress, across the aisle, to prevent efforts to privatize the program, attempts by DOGE to steal and make vulnerable Americans’ private information, and the Administration’s moves to gut federal workers needed to get people their checks and respond to their claims.
Today, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Georgians earn Social Security through a lifetime of hard work. I will continue to protect this vital program that helps seniors, veterans, and disabled live their lives with greater financial security.
This airport is important to our families, businesses, and even our military. We want to make sure it is modern, up-to-date, and safe for travel and to support continued economic growth.
As a senior appropriator in the U.S. House, I always work to ensure that Congress and the federal government are reliable partners with Columbus and communities throughout Middle & Southwest Georgia to make the needed investments in our infrastructure.
I was happy to be a part of this week’s groundbreaking at the Columbus Airport as they start major renovations of one of its two major runways. The project is supported by $24 million in federal funds.
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Voting History584 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
584 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | H.R. 26 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-02-06 | H.R. 27 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Failed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H. Res. 93 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-05 | H.R. 776 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-02-04 | H.R. 43 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 21 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 471 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-23 | H.R. 375 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | S. 5 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 165 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H. Res. 53 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-22 | H.R. 187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-21 | H.R. 186 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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