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Mike Simpson

U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd District

Republican · Since 1999 · Next election: 2026 · Age 76

Official name: Michael K. Simpson

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Mike Simpson is the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd District, a Republican serving since 1999.

Simpson has served in the House longer than 408 of its 438 other members and longer than 1 of Idaho's 1 other House member.

Simpson sits on the Appropriations Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Simpson voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 22 bills Simpson sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Simpson 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 139 of 139 roll calls (100%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Simpson voted with the majority of House Republicans on 136 roll calls and against it on 3.

Votes against the party majority

Mike Simpson's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultMike SimpsonNote
Jul 22No. 276On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Jul 15No. 245On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea
Jul 15No. 242On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea

Legislation

5 bills sponsored and 123 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 331 To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    This bill modifies the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to expand provisions concerning authorizations (e.g., rights-of-way) to transport water across public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for aquifer recharge purposes.

  • 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.

  • H.R. 5517 Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.

    This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to regularly perform a threat analysis of the northern U.S. border.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,118,093
Spent
$793,940
Cash on hand
$429,359

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H8ID02064

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