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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

U.S. Representative · Georgia, District 2

  • Democrat
  • Since 1993
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

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As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    2407 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1002

    202-225-3631

  • District offices

    Albany · Columbus · Macon

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  • Capitol office: 2407 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1002 · 202-225-3631
  • 323 Pine Ave, 400, Albany, GA, 31701-2596 · 229-439-8067
  • 18 Ninth St., Suite 201, Columbus, GA, 31901 · 706-320-9477
  • 300 Mulberry Street, Suite 502, Macon, GA, 31201 · 478-803-2631

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Scorecard

Voting Record

16.9/ 100

Ranked 203 of 215 in the House minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    436 of 445 while seated (98.0%)

    43rd percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    5 of 5 sponsored · 5.3 points

    6th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 1 cosponsored

    0 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 5 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-04-22Not voting on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1189 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-04-22
2026-04-22SponsoredHRES 1206 — Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.Passed 2026-04-22
2026-04-22SponsoredHR 4272 — Prioritizing Rural Hospitals ActProposed
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedS 1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 2493 — Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025Active
2026-04-21Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 5201 — Kari's Law Reporting ActActive
2026-04-21SponsoredHRES 1204 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.Proposed
2026-04-21SponsoredHJRES 158 — Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.Proposed
2026-04-21SponsoredHRES 1205 — Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.Proposed
2026-04-21SponsoredHR 5408 — Faster Labor Contracts ActActive
2026-04-20Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 5200 — Emergency Reporting ActActive
2026-04-20Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”PassedHR 1681 — Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActActive
2026-04-17Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-17Not voting on “On Agreeing to the Amendment”FailedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-17Not voting on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.Failed
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1156 — Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.Passed 2026-04-16
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Passage”PassedHR 1689 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Active
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 965 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 2026-04-16
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 6398 — RED Tape ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 6398 — RED Tape ActActive
2026-04-16Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 6409 — FENCES ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 6409 — FENCES ActActive
2026-04-16Voted yea on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Failed
2026-04-16SponsoredHRES 1183 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Proposed
2026-04-15Voted yea on “On Motion to Discharge”PassedHRES 965 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 2026-04-16
This score is a guide, not a verdict.