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John Rutherford

U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th District

Republican · Since 2017 · Next election: 2026 · Age 74

Official name: John H. Rutherford

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John Rutherford is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th District, a Republican serving since 2017.

Rutherford has served in the House longer than 263 of its 438 other members and longer than 15 of Florida's 26 other House members.

Rutherford sits on the Appropriations Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Rutherford voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%). In that period, 46 bills Rutherford sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Rutherford has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 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.

Rutherford voted with the majority of House Republicans on 135 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes

John Rutherford's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultJohn RutherfordNote
Aug 31No. 284On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActPassedNot VotingDid not vote
Jul 22No. 276On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Jul 21No. 261On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Jul 15No. 242On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea

Legislation

9 bills sponsored and 328 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 10712 To amend the Public Health Service Act to include certain emergency response providers as eligible institutions under mental and behavioral health education and training grant program, and for other purposes.

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

  • H.R. 7008 Stop Insider Trading Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.

    This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks.

  • H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)

    This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises programs that support research and development of drugs and other therapies to address amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Campaign finance

Raised
$726,727
Spent
$635,666
Cash on hand
$268,730

2026 election cycle, through Jul 29, 2026 · FEC H6FL04105

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