Clay Higgins
U.S. Representative, Louisiana District 3 on the U.S. House
- 202-225-2031
- Official page
In the records we collect, Clay cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 81% of the time, introduced 86 bills, and cosponsored 605 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 656 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Louisiana District 3 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: voterportal.sos.la.gov
KCJDPGCompare candidatesWhere Clay stands
On 531 recorded votes where members disagreed, Clay was on the prevailing side 420 times and in the minority 111 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and defense & foreign affairs.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 51, No 14
- Voted yes on HJRES139: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. Failed 211 to 207, Mar 18, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Passed 341 to 88, Jan 22, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HR6938: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
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 Services16 bills
- Public Health & Human Services7 bills
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation6 bills
- Immigration6 bills
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways5 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs5 bills
- Agriculture & Natural Resources4 bills
- Not in a single policy area20 bills
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
Higgins - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
Bills they introduced
- H.R. 10242 (119th Congress)Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-03): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- H.R. 10243 (119th Congress)Protecting Elders From Government Error ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-03): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- H.R. 9781 (119th Congress), Agriculture & Natural ResourcesDefend American Agriculture ActLatest recorded action (2026-07-20): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- H.R. 9725 (119th Congress)Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-07-22): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
- H.R. 9643 (119th Congress)Comment Integrity and Management ActLatest recorded action (2026-07-22): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $904,294 and spent $662,390 for the 2026 election, with $566,472 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H6LA03148
2026 campaign$902,506 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)16%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)11%
- Political action committees (PACs)19%
- Other55%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives43%
- Other / Not classified15%
- Retired12%
- Real estate & construction4%
- Health care4%
- Other22%
Source: FEC filing, H6LA03148
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness
- House Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Federal Law EnforcementChairman
- House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.