This week, the White House Office of Budget and Management’s Director, Russell Vought, appeared before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Georgia District 2
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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Voting Record — 618
Yes47%
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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Unfortunately, we continue to see the fallout of the blunt & ill-considered cuts to federal workers, from the return of NWS to the U.S., to farmers showing up to closed or understaffed Farm Service Agency offices, to attacks on our nuclear safety programs putting national security at risk.
This is extremely concerning to our ranchers, and this outbreak could drive the price of food even higher.
USDA’s New World Screwworm prevention, monitoring, surveillance, and control efforts were halted. USDA had approved $378 million in prevention and control funding for sterile fly facilities in 2023 and 2024, yet the money went unspent when the new administration paused funding.
USDA-APHIS began mounting a vigorous response to the resurgence of New World Screwworm (NWS) – a deadly parasite affecting livestock – in 2024. However, in early 2025, the Administration illegally fired workers & forced others to resign, causing over 25 percent of all USDA-APHIS employees to leave.
This includes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, which is responsible for protecting America’s agriculture from invasive species and diseases.
This week, I asked the White House Office of Budget and Management’s Director, Russell Vought, to explain how poorly planned cuts to the federal workforce last year have weakened services and protections upon which Americans rely.
This continues a more than decade long, but steady and combined effort of local, state, and federal leaders to create Georgia’s first National Park and more closely realize the original vision for this historic and cultural treasure which will also bring more visitors and jobs to Middle Georgia.
Our bill today represents a small, albeit meaningful, step forward that will strengthen Ocmulgee and ensure that its cultural and religious sites are protected now and into the future.
As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this Saturday, it is vital that we preserve and protect our ancient history, including the stories of the indigenous peoples who lived here long before July 4, 1776.
Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) and I testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands regarding our bipartisan bill, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act (H.R. 9416).
The NFWF 2026 Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund, a public-private partnership supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and private partners.
This funding will help landowners, farmers, and foresters voluntarily care for their land while keeping it productive for generations to come.
Georgia’s forest industry supports more than 140,000 jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, so investments like these are not just about conservation, they are also about protecting livelihoods, communities, and a way of life.
Longleaf pine forests are part of Georgia’s natural heritage, and restoring them means healthier working lands, stronger wildlife habitat, cleaner water, and a more resilient rural economy for the families who live and work here.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently awarded $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia.
However, I am hopeful that as the House and Senate continue to negotiate a final version of the bill, we can craft a better bill that ensures we do right by our servicemembers and military families as well as have the best fighting force defending our country.
Congress has a responsibility to understand these decisions to maintain confidence in the integrity of the process. Unfortunately, the amendment was not approved and taken together with my other concerns, I could not support this bill as it is currently written.
During the debate, I supported an amendment that would require the Defense Department to explain the removal of promoted officers. Our military depends on a promotion system that rewards merit, experience, leadership, and performance.
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Voting History
618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-06 | H. Res. 377 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 36 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-05 | H.R. 530 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 88 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-05-01 | H.J. Res. 78 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 89 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-04-30 | H.J. Res. 87 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.J. Res. 60 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 859 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1442 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H.R. 1402 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-29 | H. Res. 354 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | S. 146 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-28 | H.R. 973 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 22 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-10 | H. Con. Res. 14 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1228 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-10 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H.R. 1526 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 18 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | S.J. Res. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-09 | H. Res. 313 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-08 | H. Res. 294 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 1039 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-07 | H.R. 586 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H.R. 1491 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-04-01 | H. Res. 282 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 997 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-31 | H.R. 517 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.R. 1048 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 75 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-27 | H.J. Res. 24 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H. Res. 242 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-25 | H.R. 1534 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 1326 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-24 | H.R. 359 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.J. Res. 25 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-03-11 | H.R. 1968 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.