Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Democrat Representative, District 2, Georgia

6 bills278 cosponsored$1.1M raised643 votes recorded

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Congressional source

Roots

“He is a resident of Albany, Georgia” source

Education

“Bishop graduated with his bachelors from Morehouse College in 1968” source
“with his law degree from Emory University Law School in 1971” source

Military service

“He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1969” source
“received an Honorable Discharge in 1971” source

Career

“from 1972 to 1996, where he was the primary partner in the law firm of Bishop and Buckner, P.C.” source

Legislation

HRES 1476cosponsor

Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-08-03

HR 9849cosponsor

To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-22

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

HR 9473cosponsor

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.

Voting Record

291 yea337 nay14 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

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Sanford BishopDemocratic· this member
$1.1M raised
Matt DayRepublican
$143K raised

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.1M

Small donors $20KLarge individual $358KPACs $739K

Spent $862KCash $448K

2024 cycle$1.9M

Small donors $52KLarge individual $642KPACs $1.2M

Spent $1.8MCash $183K

Top Contributors

AFLAC, INC.$17K

THE STONE LAW GROUP - TRIAL LAWYERS, L$14K

PHOEBE PUTNEY HOSPITAL$14K

AFLAC INC.$13K

AFLAC, INC.$12K

PHOEBE PUTNEY$11K

LOTUS LANDS$10K

JORDAN-BLANCHARD CAPITAL, LLC$9K

AEE PRODUCTIONS$9K

BROYDRICK AND ASSOCIATES$8K

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Financial Services and General Government
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1476: Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

HR 9849: To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 22011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 284
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 4
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 2
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 22
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Show 12 more bills

HRES 1301cosponsor

Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-05-19

HRES 1253cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-04

HRES 1206sponsor

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-04-22

HRES 1205cosponsor

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-21

HJRES 158cosponsor

Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-21

HRES 1204cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-21

HRES 1183cosponsor

Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-16

HJRES 155cosponsor

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-09

HRES 1157sponsor

Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-04-09

HR 8190cosponsor

Social Security Customer Service Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-04-02

HR 8041cosponsor

Supporting VA Families Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-03-24

HR 8011cosponsor

SECURE Health Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-19

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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