James R. Baird

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Baird voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 16% · 8 of 50 party 7%
2. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
3. Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%

Where Baird broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown

  Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on voting for H.R. 6500 a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government, continue paying federal employees, and avoid a harmful government shutdown.

  “The American people deserve a government that functions without interruption.”

  Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646

• Statement · Press release · Aug 28, 2026

  Congressman Baird Announces Opening of 2026 U.S. Military Academy Nomination Process

  Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the application process for nominations to U.S. service academies has opened for the 2026-27 school year.

  “Attending a service academy is an honor steeped in history and a privilege.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 25, 2026

  Congressman Baird Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge

  Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the 2026 Congressional App Challenge has officially launched.

  “I’m proud to announce that the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 14, 2026

  Congressman Baird Applauds Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding for Purdue University

  Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarding Purdue University three grants totaling more than $818,000.

  “The grants from IMLS help develop library and archival programs across our country. The Purdue library system has proven itself well-equipped to put these resources to good use, expanding research capabilities and strengthening the services available to its students, faculty, and university community. As a Boilermaker…”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Baird voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 242 (median 289), 19 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Agriculture and Food, Energy.

• H.R. 8648 FORGE ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8212 Tech Diplomacy Training ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7936 Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7024 Hemp Planting Predictability ActIncreases predictability for hemp planting regulations. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 18, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9663 State Standing Committee ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8036 Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 8918 BIO-SCALE ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7194 Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor ActAuthorizes Medal of Honor for Nicholas Dockery for military service. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Introduced

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Baird’s campaign raised $358K: $159K (44%) from individuals and $197K (55%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $92K.

Through Jun 30, 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 Baird

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 84.

1. American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
2. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Corporate PAC
3. The Farm Credit Council Trade association PAC

Baird’s own leadership PAC: Proud American. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.