James E. Clyburn

Democrat Representative, District 6, South Carolina

3 bills51 cosponsored$1.2M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Education

“A 1961 graduate of South Carolina State” source

Career

“he began his professional career as a public-school teacher in Charleston, SC.” source

Public service

“Clyburn has represented the state’s Sixth Congressional District since 1993.” source
“In 1971, he joined the staff of Governor John C. West, becoming the first African American advisor to a South Carolina governor.” source
“In 1974, Governor West appointed him South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner where he served until 1992” source
“James E. Clyburn is the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives” source

Legislation

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-07-23

HR 9269sponsor

To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-06-11

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HR 9286cosponsor

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Voting Record

272 yea360 nay10 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)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

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James E ClyburnDemocratic· this member
$1.2M raised
Maurice G I WashingtonRepublican
$26K raised

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $165KLarge individual $293KPACs $720K

Spent $1.4MCash $1.6M

2024 cycle$2.2M

Small donors $178KLarge individual $559KPACs $1.5M

Spent $2.7MCash $1.8M

Top Contributors

PSP PARTNERS$7K

ARNOLD VENTURES LLC$7K

EVERGREEN MONEY$7K

PIVOTAL VENTURES$7K

THE MADISON GROUP LLC$6K

THE MOORE COMPANIES$5K

SEIU$5K

LARKIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP$5K

GRAY GLOBAL ADVISORS$4K

PWC$4K

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

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

nay

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 62025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 62011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 54
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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 · 18
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Show 12 more bills

HRES 1107cosponsor

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

HRES 1106cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-03-04

HR 7481cosponsor

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.

2026-02-11

HR 7230cosponsor

Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-01-22

HR 6806cosponsor

Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

2025-12-17

HR 6258cosponsor

Disarm Hate Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-21

HR 6088cosponsor

Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

2025-11-18

HR 5390cosponsor

FAMILY Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-09-16

HR 5361cosponsor

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.

2025-09-15

HR 5309cosponsor

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-09-11

HR 4719cosponsor

Freedom to Move Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

2025-07-23

HJRES 108cosponsor

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-07-22

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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

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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

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H R 8800

nay

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

nay

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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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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