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Bruce Westerman

U.S. Representative · Arkansas's 4th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202613 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Bruce Westerman is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 3 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 yes
    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 yes
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    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 no
    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 yes
    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

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

  1. H.R. 10136: Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 20, 2026 · Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  2. H.R. 9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
    Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  3. H.R. 8840: Fair Care Act of 2026
    Introduced May 14, 2026 · Latest action May 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, the Budget, Armed Services, and House Administration, 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.
  4. H.Res. 1173: Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
    Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Latest action Apr 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  5. H.R. 7081: Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026
    Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Latest action Jan 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  6. H.Res. 821: Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
    Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · Latest action Oct 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  7. H.R. 4776: SPEED Act
    Introduced Jul 25, 2025 · Latest action Dec 18, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  8. H.Res. 289: Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
    Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Latest action Apr 1, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  9. H.R. 1897: ESA Amendments Act of 2025
    Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Latest action Apr 20, 2026: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
  10. H.R. 1275: Focus on Learning Act
    Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Latest action Feb 12, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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 yes 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.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 yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

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

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes 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 yes 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 yes 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 yes 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.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 no 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)

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Arkansas's 4th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-3772
  • Office 202 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0404
Source

Website westerman.house.gov

Sources

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