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Bennie G. Thompson

U.S. Representative · Mississippi, 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

    2466 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2402

    202-225-5876

  • District offices

    Bolton · Greenville · Jackson · Marks · Mound Bayou · Natchez

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  • Capitol office: 2466 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2402 · 202-225-5876
  • 107 W. Madison St., Bolton, MS, 39041 · 601-866-9003
  • 910 Courthouse Ln., Greenville, MS, 38701 · 662-335-9003
  • 3607 Medgar Evers Blvd., Jackson, MS, 39213 · 601-946-9003
  • 263 E. Main St., Marks, MS, 38646 · 662-326-9003
  • 106 Green Avenue, Suite 106, Mound Bayou, MS, 38762 · 662-741-9003
  • 208 Lynda Lee drive, Room 41, Natchez, MS, 39120 · 601-492-9003

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  • U.S. House roll-call votes

    Votes and participation

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    Sponsored and enacted bills

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Scorecard

Voting Record

16.6/ 100

Ranked 176 of 215 in the House minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    422 of 445 while seated (94.8%)

    13th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    10 of 10 sponsored · 13.3 points

    18th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 1 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 9 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
2026-02-11Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”FailedHRES 1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Failed
2026-02-11Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1042 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Failed
2026-02-10Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 1531 — PROTECT Taiwan ActActive
2026-02-10SponsoredHR 1132 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.Proposed
2026-02-09Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-02-09SponsoredHR 7436 — Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training ActActive
2026-02-09SponsoredHR 7427 — SAFE VISITS ActProposed
2026-02-09SponsoredHR 7448 — Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-09SponsoredHR 7435 — DHS Intelligence Transparency and Oversight Program Office and Ombuds ActProposed
2026-02-05SponsoredHRES 1040 — Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.Proposed
2026-02-04Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHJRES 142 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Passed 2026-02-18
2026-02-04Voted nay on “On Passage”PassedHR 4090 — Critical Mineral Dominance ActActive
2026-02-04Voted yea on “On Motion to Recommit”FailedHR 4090 — Critical Mineral Dominance ActActive
2026-02-04SponsoredHR 7340 — Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026Proposed
2026-02-04SponsoredHR 7382 — Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency ActProposed
2026-02-04SponsoredHRES 1039 — Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".Proposed
2026-02-04SponsoredHR 7385 — PrEP Assistance Program ActProposed
2026-02-03Voted nay on “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments”PassedHR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-02-03
2026-02-03Voted nay on “On Agreeing to the Resolution”PassedHRES 1032 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-02-03
2026-02-03Voted nay on “On Ordering the Previous Question”PassedHRES 1032 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.Passed 2026-02-03
2026-02-03Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 3123 — Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits ActActive
2026-02-03SponsoredHRES 1035 — Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Proposed
2026-02-02Voted yea on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”PassedHR 980 — Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025Active
2026-01-30SponsoredHR 7281 — Justice for Shireen ActProposed
2026-01-30SponsoredHRES 547 — Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".Proposed
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