U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 7th District
Russell Fry
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.55
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Energy
- Commerce
- Age
- 41
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Fry has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Energy and Commerce · 23rd in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 17th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3100 To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations. · Out of committee
- H.R. 3340 Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 4323 Trafficking Survivors Relief Act · Became law
- H.R. 4593 SHOWER Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Fry’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Fry breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Fry voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 2 of 50 party 7%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Fry has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Free account See ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Fry broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Fry is saying
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Rep. Fry Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax Temporarily
Introduced bill allowing president to suspend federal gas tax for up to 120 days.
“All across the country, American families are feeling the pinch with rising fuel prices.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Rep. Fry Votes to Bring $80 Nearly Million in Federal Funding to Grand Strand, Pee Dee
Voted for water infrastructure bill securing $39.3 million for South Carolina water projects.
“Families, businesses, and visitors in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee should not have to question the reliability of our water systems.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Rep. Fry’s Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act Sent to President’s Desk
Passed legislation to improve public access to ocean and waterway information and safety tools.
“Americans should be able to easily access real-time information and enjoy our waterways safely and responsibly.”
CommerceAI-read
Mentions S. 759
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Rep. Fry Leads House in Blocking Bogus Democrat Impeachment
Led House effort to block Democratic impeachment resolution against President Trump.
“Democrats show over and over again that the only agenda they have is loving socialism and hating President Trump.”
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Rep. Fry Calls for Suspension of Federal Gas Tax
Announced legislation to temporarily suspend federal gas tax for consumer relief.
“Whether you’re a parent driving to work, a farmer putting crops in the ground, a rancher feeding livestock, or a small business owner just trying to keep your doors open, you feel the impact of high fuel prices.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Fry voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 36 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Fry’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
18 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 15 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 4323 Trafficking Survivors Relief ActProvides relief and support services to survivors of human trafficking. AI-readBecame law Jan 23, 2026 · Crime and Law EnforcementNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 3340 Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans ActIdentical bill became law as S. 759 · Sep 25, 2026Via S. 759
Fry’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 202 (median 289), 46 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Energy, Commerce.
- H.R. 10668 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the President to temporarily suspend the gas tax during certain national emergencies.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9612 American Enrichment Deployment ActAuthorizes deployment of advanced nuclear fuel enrichment technology domestically. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8611 Logan's LawCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8849 Promoting Police Leadership ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6437 Kids Internet Safety Partnership ActEstablishes partnership framework for protecting children's internet safety. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4128 CIRCUIT ActTaxation · Introduced Oct 14, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3340 Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans ActIncreases public access to federal ocean waters and coastal areas. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 Out of committee
- H.Res. 767 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that violent attacks against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and officers are unacceptable, must be fully condemned, and that Congress stands in support of ICE's mission to protect national security, public safety, and the enforcement of immigration laws.Immigration · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 71% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 87% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 61% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 79% |
| Commerce | 26 | 81% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 44% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 60% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Fry voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RClay FullerGA-1498%agreement
- RBen ClineVA-698%agreement
- RDiana HarshbargerTN-198%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Fry most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Fry’s campaign raised $2.2M: $1.3M (56%) from individuals and $715K (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.5M.
Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Fry
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 234.
- Emmer Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC
- American Financial Services Association Trade association PAC
- National Electrical Contractors Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Fry this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Fry’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, SC-7Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- South Carolina
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 41
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-9895
345 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Florence, Surfside Beach
- Website
- fry.house.gov
- reprussellfry
- reprussellfry
- YouTube
- @reprussellfry
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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