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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

U.S. Representative

GA Congressional District 2 · house

Democraticfederal
33 years tenure50 votes recorded9 bills sponsored

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About

Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He became the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation after the death of John Lewis. A member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he belongs to the moderate faction of the Democratic Party. His district is in southwestern Georgia and includes Albany, Thomasville, and most of Columbus and Macon.

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Sponsored Bills

HR 7762committee

Protecting Our Produce Act

Apr 3, 2026
HRES 1546committee

Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.

Sep 16, 2026
HR 7762committee

Protecting Our Produce Act

Apr 3, 2026
HR 7761committee

Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act

Apr 3, 2026
HRES 1206introduced

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

Apr 22, 2026
HRES 1157committee

Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.

Apr 9, 2026
HR 1369committee

President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

Feb 14, 2025
HR 5422committee

Military Housing Performance Insight Act

Sep 17, 2025
HR 333committee

Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Feb 11, 2025

Voting Record

50 total
Yea 54%Nay 44%Other 2%
Call of the House — QUORUM

Jan 6, 2026

PRESENT
On Ordering the Previous Question — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 7, 2026

NAY
On Agreeing to the Resolution — RECORDED VOTE

Jan 7, 2026

NAY
On Motion to Discharge — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 7, 2026

YEA
On Retaining Division A — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA
On Retaining Divisions B and C — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA
On Passage — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA
On Agreeing to the Resolution — YEA-AND-NAY

Jan 8, 2026

YEA

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