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Sanford Bishop

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

Democrat · Since 1993 · Next election: 2026 · Age 79

Official name: Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

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Sanford Bishop is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 2nd District, a Democrat serving since 1993.

Bishop has served in the House longer than 423 of its 438 other members and longer than 13 of Georgia's 13 other House members.

Bishop sits on the Appropriations Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Bishop voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 45 bills Bishop sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Bishop 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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House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu

Votes

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

Bishop voted with the majority of House Democrats on 133 roll calls and against it on 5.

Votes against the party majority and "present" votes (latest 5 of 6)

Sanford Bishop's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultSanford BishopNote
Sep 16No. 308On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposesPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Sep 15No. 298On Motion to Table H.Res. 1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsPassedPresentVoted present
Jul 23No. 283On Passage H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActPassedYeaMost House Democrats: Nay
Jul 15No. 243On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Democrats: Yea
Jun 29No. 228On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS ActPassedNayMost House Democrats: Yea

Legislation

8 bills sponsored and 393 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

  • 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.

  • H.R. 10566 Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026

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

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,126,530
Spent
$861,583
Cash on hand
$447,808

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H2GA02031

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