Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
U.S. Representative, Georgia District 2 on the U.S. House
- 202-225-3631
- Official page
In the records we collect, Sanford cast 674 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 44% of the time, introduced 18 bills, and cosponsored 839 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 660 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. House, Georgia District 2 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: results.sos.ga.gov
MDCompare candidatesWhere Sanford stands
On 531 recorded votes where members disagreed, Sanford was on the prevailing side 180 times and in the minority 351 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and fiscal policy - budget allocation.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 19, No 47
- 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 yes on HR8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Failed 213 to 216, Jul 22, 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....
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Ceremonial & Recognition2 bills
- Education2 bills
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation2 bills
- Children & Families1 bill
- Agriculture & Natural Resources1 bill
- Housing & Development1 bill
- Public Health & Human Services
- Not in a single policy area9 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
HR5334: An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
Passed 262 to 159. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Bishop - 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”
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 $1,362,149 and spent $1,113,485 for the 2026 election, with $431,525 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, H2GA02031
2026 campaign$1,355,588 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)33%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)2%
- Political action committees (PACs)65%
- Other1%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives41%
- Legal15%
- Other / Not classified12%
- Retired11%
- Health care7%
- Other15%
Source: FEC filing, H2GA02031
2024 campaign$1,910,044 in contributions
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesRanking Member
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
- House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Source: unitedstates.github.io
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.