Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. Representative, Mississippi District 2 on the U.S. House
- 202-225-5876
- Official page
In the records we collect, Bennie cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 39% of the time, introduced 29 bills, and cosponsored 825 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 648 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Mississippi District 2 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: sos.ms.gov
REBFCompare candidatesWhere Bennie stands
On 526 recorded votes where members disagreed, Bennie was on the prevailing side 149 times and in the minority 377 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 18, No 46
- Voted no on HR9436: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.... Passed 219 to 196, Sep 1, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HCONRES113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels.... Passed 216 to 214, Jul 22, 2026. Record
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Public Safety & Emergency Services13 bills
- Economic Development3 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs2 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition2 bills
- Children & Families1 bill
- Public Health & Human Services1 bill
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation1 bill
- Immigration1 bill
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
HJRES213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 214 to 208. Housing & Development. Official record
Thompson - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
Bills they introduced
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $928,245 and spent $1,272,253 for the 2026 election, with $1,282,156 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H4MS02068
2026 campaign$926,986 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees1%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)23%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)1%
- Political action committees (PACs)75%
- Other0%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives36%
- Retired12%
- Legal12%
- Other / Not classified10%
- Not reported7%
- Other23%
Source: FEC filing, H4MS02068
2024 campaign
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Homeland SecurityRanking Member
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.