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Seat
Representative for Georgia District 2
Born
February 4, 1947
Age 79
Phone
(202) 225-3631
Office
2407 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Georgia District 2

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He became the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation after the death of John Lewis. A member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he belongs to the moderate faction of the Democratic Party. His district is in southwestern Georgia and includes Albany, Thomasville, and most of Columbus and Macon.

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Voting Record — 584
Yes46%
No51%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Congressional District 2

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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
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 26(source)
As a co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus, supporting Job Corps' mission to develop a reliable workforce is one of my highest priorities. Yesterday, I met with iT1 VP of Public Safety, Ian Dunnington, to talk about how Trump Admin. efforts to shutter the program have hurt GA.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 25(source)
During debate in committee, I offered and supported several amendments to help improve the bill so it could gain bipartisan support. However, most of these efforts were voted down on party lines. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
FY26 MilConVA Funding Bill - Appropriations Committee Debate - YouTube
In June 2025, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee debated and voted on a draft of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 25(source)
And, when we fail to provide for the families of our service members, we degrade morale, retention, and focus. We cannot expect excellence from our armed forces if we do not support the very people who make that excellence possible.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 25(source)
Today, I regrettably had to vote against the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction & VA funding bill. National defense is not just about weapons and strategy — it's about people. And this bill, as currently written, does not prioritize the needs of our people. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES FUNDING BILL THAT FALLS SHORT FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted against H.R.3944, the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction a...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 25(source)
Gen. Garrett hails from a family with generations of military service & will help kick off the summit’s conversation about military families, the challenges they face, & how Congress can help. The event will take place on Wed., Aug. 27 at the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center in Columbus, GA
Congressional Military Family Caucus - 2025 Summit
The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 16(source)
As caucus leaders, we work to connect members of Congress with 4-H programs & activities across the country. 4-H initiatives allow youth to develop leadership skills & further their education in the areas of agriculture, science, civic engagement, health, & wellness.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 16(source)
I am pleased to join Reps. Thompson of PA, Craig of MN, & Harris of MD to serve as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional 4-H Caucus in the U.S. House in the 119th Congress. Sens. Boozman of AR & Klobuchar of MN co-chair the caucus counterpart in the Senate. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
REPS. BISHOP, THOMPSON, CRAIG, & HARRIS AND SENS. BOOZMAN & KLOBUCHAR TO LEAD 4-H CAUCUS IN THE 119TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) re-registered the House Congres...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 13(source)
This bill empowers law enforcement to effectively prosecute the manufacturers and traffickers of new illicit drugs that are designed to look and act like fentanyl and are often more dangerous. It represents commonsense policy and has bipartisan support.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 13(source)
Fentanyl continues to hurt communities across America and tear apart families. the HALT Fentanyl Act helps in our fight against this public health emergency and threat to our national security. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP & BLUE DOG COALITION HELP LEAD CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON FENTANYL CRISIS
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act. The bill will permanently reschedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I substance...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 12(source)
It forces America to retreat from the world stage by gutting life-saving programs that help prevent pandemics, provide clean water, and gives American agricultural producers the opportunity to help prevent hunger around the world.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 12(source)
The bill takes an axe to public broadcasting which jeopardizes coverage of local news, emergency information like severe weather alerts, and access to PBS KIDS children’s programming, like Sesame Street, for rural communities across America.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 12(source)
The Administration has been illegally impounding funds that they are obligated to distribute, and the Recissions Act would rubber-stamp these actions all while Republicans in Congress devise a way to redistribute this money as tax cuts to billionaires. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BILL THAT THREATENS PUBLIC BROADCASTING CRUCIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICA’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against a bill that would take back $9.4 billion in funds that were already Congressionally approved and signed into law. These fun...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govJun 12(source)
It makes healthcare more costly & less accountable to veterans & the taxpayer by pushing privatization, reduces access to VA medical centers, does not match the housing & childcare needs of our military families, and risks dangerous understaffing as well as the loss of good, experienced VA workers.
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Voting History
584 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-02-07H.R. 26 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Passed
2025-02-06H.R. 27 (119th)Approve amendmentNOYES✕↔Failed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-02-05H. Res. 93 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-02-05H.R. 776 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-02-04H.R. 43 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-23H.R. 21 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-23H.R. 471 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Passed
2025-01-23H.R. 375 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-22S. 5 (119th)Final passageYESNO✕↔Passed
2025-01-22H.R. 165 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-01-22H. Res. 53 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-01-22H.R. 187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-21H.R. 186 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-15H.R. 33 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYES✓Passed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGNO—Passed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYES✓Failed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONO✓Passed
2025-01-03—Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTING——Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03—Call by StatesPRESENT——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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