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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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District Map

Congressional District 2

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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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 · 150 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 20(source)

As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, let us remember Harriet Tubman.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 20(source)

It is important that we protect our land now so that we have access to clean drinking water, fresh produce and meat, and construction material for years to come.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 20(source)

I will continue to work in Congress to make sure that USDA provides the support that our hardworking Georgia farmers and ranchers need to be the best stewards of our land that they can be.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 20(source)

On Wednesday, I met with two Georgia farmers to discuss their strong efforts in land conservation and how I can work in Congress to make sure that farmers and people across the state understand how conservation practices can protect Americans’ access to food and timber.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 19(source)

I commend Chief Wolfe for his service and look forward to working with all the senior enlisted leaders to continue making forward progress and address the issues identified in the bipartisan Quality of Life Panel results.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 19(source)

We discussed how we can make improve the quality-of-life for our Air Force members, including increasing childcare access, improving outdated dormitories, and strengthening our mental health resources.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 19(source)

As a member of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, I understand that military readiness and quality-of-life for our armed forces are inseparable.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 19(source)

On Tuesday, I spoke with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe about improving the wellbeing of our service members.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

Instead of working with Democrats, Congressional Republican leaders are holding disaster relief, national security, cybersecurity, and training hostage in order to extract even more money for ICE and CBP without any oversight or accountability.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

ICE and CBP already have billions of dollars for FY26 provided by last summer’s big, ugly bill.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

This would allow us to reopen these vital government agencies while still working to protect Americans’ civil rights and put commonsense guardrails to rein in ICE’s & CBP’s aggressive actions which have hurt, and even killed, American citizens and law-abiding immigrant families.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

... the Science & Technology Directorate (S&T), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

My colleagues and I have offered a Homeland Security funding bill that fully funds FEMA, TSA, the Federal Protective Service, the Secret Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC),...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

As an Eagle Scout, I know how vital it is for young people to have a place they feel heard and where they can develop their skills and passions. All youth, no matter their beliefs or backgrounds, deserve opportunities to learn and to have positive experiences with adult role models.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

4-H offers programs in every county in Georgia, getting kids actively involved in health, agriculture, and civic engagement.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

Today, I met with leaders from the National 4-H Council to talk about how I can continue to work in Congress supporting their mission to instill leadership, hard work, and healthy living values in young people.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

Congress should pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to ensure America has a stable workforce to bring affordable, fresh Georgia blueberries to consumers across the country.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

I stand with the House Agriculture Committee’s Agricultural Labor Working Group, who have put forward universally bipartisan solutions to address workforce issues faced by the nation’s agricultural producers.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

The state of Georgia produces the third highest number of blueberries in the United States, totaling over 130 million pounds in 2024. This large volume requires many hardworking people at many different levels.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govMar 18(source)

This month, I met with blueberry growers from across the country, including right here in Southwest and Middle Georgia, to discuss the farm bill, farm labor, and the current farm economy.

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Sponsored Bills(7)

H. Res. 1206 (119th)
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable…
H. Res. 1157 (119th)
Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recogn…
H.R. 7762 (119th)
To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agricul…
H.R. 7761 (119th)
To reauthorize and improve the relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farm…
H.R. 5422 (119th)
Military Housing Performance Insight Act

Cosponsored Bills(150)

H.R. 9416 (119th)
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Joined: 2026-06-24
H. Res. 1380 (119th)
Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Joined: 2026-06-23
H.R. 9059 (119th)
To direct the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Act…
Joined: 2026-05-29
H.R. 8925 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Defense to align the Job Corps program with the defense industri…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H. Res. 1301 (119th)
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" …
Joined: 2026-05-19

Leadership

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-14	H.R. 8365 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 5625 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H. Con. Res. 75 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-14	H.R. 6260 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1259 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1251 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Con. Res. 96 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-05-13	H.R. 1346 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1252 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1274 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-13	H. Res. 1275 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2853 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2071 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	S. 4465 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	NO	✕↔	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	YES	✕↔	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	S. 1318 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 227 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 7959 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	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.

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