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D Democrat · U.S. Representative
Bennie G. Thompson
Mississippi's 2nd district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 1993 Terms 17 House Age 78
Office: 2466 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2402
676roll calls this Congress
4%missed (27)
98.1%voted with their party
15bills sponsored
452cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay against party | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 371–33 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Nay | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act On Passage | Passed 237–169 |
Bills sponsored
All 15 →- Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act Sep 24, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 Jun 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act Feb 5, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Feb 4, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act Jan 16, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act Dec 11, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes. Sep 10, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
- Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act Aug 18, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act Jul 22, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi. Jul 2, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Recently cosponsored
- H.R. 10752IntroducedCISA Securing AI Task Force ActRep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] + 1 cosponsorOct 6, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- H.R. 10642IntroducedSTS ActRep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] + 50 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in…
- H.R. 10680IntroducedFood Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] + 13 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] + 25 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] + 2 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026 Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] + 8 cosponsorsSep 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the…
- ASAP Act Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] + 230 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] + 317 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
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