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“A proud graduate of Hazelwood East High School”source
“earning his law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law”source
“put himself through college at Lindenwood University”source
Career
“He began as a public defender in St. Louis”source
“worked as a criminology professor at Florissant Valley Community College”source
Public service
Legislation
HR 10115cosponsor
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to provide for certain claims related to atmospheric testing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
2026-08-17
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
2026-07-23
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
2026-07-23
Voting Record
265 yea357 nay19 missed2 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
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Wesley BellDemocratic· this member
$3.6M raised
Cori BushDemocratic
$1.3M raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $60KLarge individual $2.8MPACs $591K
Spent $2.9MCash $1.1M
2024 cycle$5.4M
Small donors $394KLarge individual $4.7MPACs $245K
Spent $5.0MCash $434K
Top Contributors
EDWARD JONES$29K
NEUBERGER BERMAN$19K
NOT$18K
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP$18K
THE BOEING COMPANY$16K
CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION GROUP$13K
FIVEW CAPITAL$13K
EMPLOYED$13K
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY$13K
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY$13K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
Strategic Forces
Tactical Air and Land Forces
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Federal Law Enforcement
Health Care and Financial Services
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10115: To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to provide for certain claims related to atmospheric testing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-08-17
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor
2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9898: To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
cosponsor
2026-07-23
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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BillsTracked · 334
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VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 7
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
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Press releasesTracked · 7
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“In 2015, Bell was elected to the Ferguson City Council”source
“In 2018, Bell made history by defeating the incumbent to become the first Black person elected as St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.”source
“served as a municipal judge in Velda City and a municipal prosecutor in Riverview”source
Also stated
“Bell is a former member of the National Education Association.”source
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HR 9898cosponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-07-23
HR 9816cosponsor
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-21
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-07-21
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-07-21
HR 9733cosponsor
To establish a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-07-16
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HCONRES 112cosponsor
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
2026-07-15
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 9579cosponsor
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
2026-07-02
HR 9494cosponsor
To provide for adjustment of status for certain nationals of Haiti, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-25
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
2026-06-24
HR 9374cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2026-06-18
HRES 1368cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-15
HRES 1367cosponsor
Honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the good people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in getting the heartland ready for the World Cup.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-06-15
HR 9269cosponsor
To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-06-11
HR 9282cosponsor
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
2026-06-11
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-06-10
HR 9246cosponsor
To enable the people of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to determine the political status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-06-10
H R 8800
Agreed to (232-199)
nay
2026-07-22
H R 8800
Failed (175-254)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Failed (213-216)
yea2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed (216-212)
nay2026-07-22
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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
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
nay
2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
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H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
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
HR 9816: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
cosponsor
2026-07-21
legislation
HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-21
legislation
HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
cosponsor
2026-07-21
legislation
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
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
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