Vern Buchanan
U.S. Representative, Florida District 16 on the U.S. House
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In the records we collect, Vern cast 674 recorded votes, and voted with the final outcome 91% of the time.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 607 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
Where Vern stands
On 498 recorded votes where members disagreed, Vern was on the prevailing side 447 times and in the minority 51 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and defense & foreign affairs.
- Fiscal Policy - Budget AllocationYes 53, No 13
- 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 HRES713: Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget. Passed 214 to 213, Sep 17, 2025. Record
- Voted yes on HRES580: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC.... Failed 196 to 223, Jul 15, 2025. Record
- Defense & Foreign AffairsYes 5, No 15
- Voted no on HCONRES93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Passed 220 to 204, Sep 15, 2026. Record
- Voted no on HCONRES89: 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 to 208, Jul 23, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HR9238: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other.... Failed 198 to 218, Jun 11, 2026. Record
- Public Health & Human ServicesYes 14, No 6
- Public Safety & Emergency ServicesYes 12, No 3
- Voted no on HJRES72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. Passed 219 to 211, Feb 11, 2026. Record
- Environmental Land AcquisitionYes 10, No 0
- EducationYes 8, No 2
- Voted yes on HR2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act. Failed 209 to 215, Jan 13, 2026. Record
- Not in a single policy areaYes 256, No 101
- Voted yes on HJRES1: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Failed 212 to 206, Sep 2, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HR8800. Failed 175 to 254, Jul 22, 2026. Record
- Voted yes on HRES1398: Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383. Failed 198 to 224, Jun 30, 2026. Record
Filled bar: yes votes. Outlined bar: no votes. Listed votes are ones where Vern was in the minority.
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
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- 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
Buchanan - Sep 16, 2026U.S. House
S2403: Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 401 to 14. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 214 to 211. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1486: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
On Motion to Table
Passed 232 to 147. Public Safety & Emergency Services. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HRES1530: Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
On Ordering the Previous Question
Passed 214 to 208. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HCONRES93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 220 to 204. Defense & Foreign Affairs. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HJRES210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
On Passage
Passed 216 to 211. Environmental Land Acquisition. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Passed 408 to 17. Fiscal Policy - Taxation. Official record
Buchanan - Sep 15, 2026U.S. House
HR2140: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Passed 343 to 79. Official record
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In the news
Headlines that name Vern, with the publisher. We link to coverage; we don't summarize or rate it.
- Florida Phoenix, Sep 25, 2026Race to succeed Vern Buchanan in CD 16 is getting increasingly interesting
- WUSF, Sep 24, 2026Candidates to replace Vern Buchanan in Congress spar in an online forum
- WFLA, Sep 16, 2026Sydney Gruters, Kelly Kirschner battle to replace Rep. Vern Buchanan in Congress
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sep 8, 2026Vern Buchanan is selling a fantasy on balanced budgets | Opinion
- WUSF, Aug 18, 2026Trump-endorsed Sydney Gruters wins GOP nod for Buchanan's seat in US Congress
- Bradenton Herald, Aug 18, 2026State Rep. James Buchanan defeats Rohe to win District 22 Senate seat
- Florida Politics, Aug 18, 2026Sydney Gruters wins GOP nomination in race to succeed Vern Buchanan
- Bradenton Herald, Aug 15, 20263 Republicans run to replace Buchanan in FL-16 race. Meet the candidates
- Florida Politics, Aug 14, 2026Sydney Gruters, Eddie Speir, Ed Pope offer competing visions for post-Buchanan CD 16
- WUSF, Aug 13, 2026A crowded field is jostling to replace retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan in Tuesday's primary
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on HealthChair
- House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Trade
- Joint Committee on Taxation
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Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.