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Bennie G. Thompson

U.S. Representative · Mississippi's 2nd congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Bennie G. Thompson is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 26 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: 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 · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted no
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: 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 · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: 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 · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

15 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 9163: Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026
    Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Latest action Jun 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  2. H.R. 7382: Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act
    Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Latest action Feb 5, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  3. H.Res. 1035: Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · Latest action Feb 4, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  4. H.R. 7124: Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act
    Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · Latest action Jan 16, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  5. H.R. 6548: DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
    Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · Latest action Dec 11, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  6. H.Res. 698: Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.
    Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · Latest action Sep 10, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
  7. H.R. 4971: Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act
    Introduced Aug 15, 2025 · Latest action Aug 18, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  8. H.R. 4579: FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
    Introduced Jul 21, 2025 · Latest action Jul 22, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  9. H.R. 4467: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
    Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. H.Res. 567: Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi.
    Introduced Jul 2, 2025 · Latest action Jul 2, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 7124: Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act
  • H.Res. 113: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities related to the security of Department information and data and the recruitment and retention of its workforce.

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: 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. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: 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, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: 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, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 4971: Terrorist Watchlist Data Accuracy and Transparency Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Mississippi's 2nd congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-5876
  • Office 2466 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2402
Source

Website benniethompson.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.