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Brian Babin

U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th District

Republican · Since 2015 · Next election: 2026 · Age 78

Last updated · 7 sources

Brian Babin is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th District, a Republican serving since 2015.

Babin has served in the House longer than 293 of its 438 other members and longer than 27 of Texas's 36 other House members.

Babin chairs the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and also sits on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Babin voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%). In that period, 41 bills Babin sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Babin has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Babin voted with the majority of House Republicans on 134 roll calls and against it on 4.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes

Brian Babin's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultBrian BabinNote
Sep 15No. 304On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction ActPassedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Sep 14No. 297On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship ActPassedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Jul 21No. 264On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800FailedYeaMost House Republicans: Nay
Jun 3No. 196On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 2860Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization ActPassedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
May 21No. 187On Motion to Recommit H.R. 1329Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum ActFailedNot VotingDid not vote

Legislation

17 bills sponsored and 266 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 10643 To increase penalties for certain violations of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, and for other purposes.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  • H.R. 10542 Combating Pasture Mealybug Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  • H.Res. 1584 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,006,944
Spent
$744,500
Cash on hand
$908,646

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H6TX02079

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