At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Virginia District 3

Born

April 30, 1947

Age 79

Phone

(202) 225-8351

Office

2328 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 3

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert Cortez Scott is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the dean of Virginia's congressional delegation and the first Filipino American voting member of Congress. The district serves most of the majority-black precincts of Hampton Roads, including all of the independent cities of Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton and Portsmouth, and parts of the independent city of Chesapeake. From 2019 to 2023, Scott was chair of the House Education and Labor Committee. He has been ranking member on that committee since 2023.

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Voting Record — 516

Yes41%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 3

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 3

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Robert C. "Bobby"'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 17 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 31(source)

House Republicans must end their weeks-long vacation and work with Democrats to fund the government and protect the health care of the American people.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 31(source)

Earlier today, I visited with TSA workers at Norfolk International Airport. TSA workers across the country have been incredibly strained during the government shutdown while they are asked to work without pay to keep Americans safe.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 30(source)

The Trump Administration’s plan to fire over half the employees in the Chesapeake Bay Office is a direct attack on the decades-long work to preserve the Bay. www.whro.org/environment/...

Virginia Congressional Democrats blast Trump administration plan to slash national Chesapeake Bay office

The cuts came to light recently through an ongoing lawsuit over federal firings during the government shutdown.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Congressman Eugene Vindman@repvindman.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

SNAP funding expires this week, leaving 824,000 Virginians at risk of going hungry. 🚨I led @bobbyscott.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, @mcclellan.house.gov, @repsuhas.bsky.social, & @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social in urging Attorney General Jason Miyares to join a multi-state suit to fund this program.

Va. Democrats urge Miyares to join suit over SNAP benefits

The Six Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation want Attorney General Jason Miyares to join a lawsuit to require President Donald Trump to continue funding food assistance that is about to

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 29(source)

Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Agriculture to not use its reserve funds when SNAP dries up at the end of the month. Over 800,000 Virginians will go hungry in November because of this choice.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 28(source)

Today marks Day 28 of the government shutdown and Day 39 of the House Republicans' vacation. I am headed back to Washington and I am ready to vote to fund the government and protect health care.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 27(source)

Donald Trump promised to lower prices on "Day One." www.cnn.com/business/liv...

Latest inflation report shows prices rose by the fastest pace since January | CNN Business

The September CPI inflation report showed that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 23(source)

Donald Trump gets his lavish ballroom while federal workers are furloughed and forced to work without pay, and while Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for America’s working families.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials, as part of President Trump's project to build a new ballroom.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 22(source)

Millions of Americans are going to see increased health care costs because Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 22(source)

Premiums will more than double for 20 million Americans due to Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ failure to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.govOct 22(source)

With just days until SNAP benefits could run out, more than 62 percent of recipients are families with children. Instead of funding the government to feed hungry kids, House Republicans are still on vacation. Their shutdown is putting kids at risk. abcnews.go.com/Politics/sta...

SNAP benefits to halt in some states amid government shutdown

SNAP serves roughly 42 million low-income Americans.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 22(source)

Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits. Now working families are paying the price. Republicans need to get back to Washington and work with Democrats to fund the government and end their health care crisis.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialOct 21(source)

Found Republicans’ to-do list.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 20(source)

I held a roundtable with experts, advocates, furloughed workers and others impacted by the government shutdown and the Republican health care crisis. House Republicans must end their vacation and negotiate with Democrats to fund the government and protect the health care of the American people.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 19(source)

The government shut down on October 1st. House Republicans have not held a single vote since September 19th. And they have extended their vacation and canceled votes for this coming week.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 17(source)

The government shut down on October 1st. House Republicans have been on vacation since September 19th. It’s time for them to get back to work so we can fund the government and protect the health care of the American people.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Ways and Means Committee Democrats@waysmeanscmte.bsky.socialOct 16(source)

How did we get here (explained)

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 15(source)

The federal government shut down on October 1st. House Republicans have been on vacation since September 19th. I’m back in DC, again, ready to fund the government and protect the health care of the American people.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 15(source)

I condemn these messages, as I have condemned all other violent and hateful messages. All officials, both Democrats and Republicans, must do the same.

Politico

@politico.com

Open post ↗

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat. Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.govOct 14(source)

In response to yet another GOP shutdown, @bobbyscott.house.gov & @repbonamici.bsky.social are introducing a bill to protect WIC benefits from partisan gridlock. The WIC Benefits Protection Act will guarantee mandatory funding so pregnant women & infants don’t lose access to healthy food and care.

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Sponsored Bills(17)

H.R. 7340 (119th)
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
H.R. 6893 (119th)
To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrat…
H.R. 6597 (119th)
LET’S Protect Workers Act
H.R. 5740 (119th)
WIC Benefits Protection Act
H.R. 4862 (119th)
LOAN Act

Cosponsored Bills(57)

H.R. 8684 (119th)
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans a…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8707 (119th)
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Iran, and for other purpose…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Con. Res. 93 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
Joined: 2026-04-28
H. Res. 1173 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
Joined: 2026-04-14
H.R. 7766 (119th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain li…
Joined: 2026-03-03

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Voting History

516 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
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	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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