U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 4th District

Robert B. Aderholt

Republican 15th term Up 2026

97LoyaltyMed 98

97AttendMed 98

15BipartMed 12

12BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.41

In office: House 1997–now
29 years in CongressMore senior than 94% of the House
Breaks on: Economics and Public Finance 20% · Agriculture and Food 13%
Committees: Appropriations
Bills on: Government Operations and Politics · Economics and Public Finance · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Age: 61

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 20% of party-line votes (10 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee (Appropriations).

Where Aderholt has influence

Roles

Chair · Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)

Appropriations · 3rd in seniority on the majority side

Bills on the move

Talks most about

Health 1 statementSecured $55 million for rural healthcare expansion and maternal care access
China Religious Persecution Concerns 1 statementDemanded immediate release of Chinese political and religious prisoners

Stories in Aderholt’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Aderholt breaks with Republicans

Method

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

Economics and Public Finance 20% · 10 of 50 party 7%
Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

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

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
09/16/26	H.J.Res. 213	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Yea	Passed 214–208
09/16/26	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Yea	Passed 217–207
09/15/26	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Yea	Passed 216–211
05/13/26	H.R. 1346	To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 218–203
04/30/26	H.R. 7567	Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party	Nay	Failed 187–239
04/22/26	H.Res. 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.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal…	Not voting	Passed 180–179
01/22/26	H.R. 7148	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 136–291
01/14/26	H.R. 7006	Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 127–291

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

What Aderholt is saying

All 8 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Congressman Aderholt Joins Trump Administration and Alabama Delegation in Announcement for $55 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare

Announced $55 million federal funding for rural healthcare workforce and maternal care in Alabama.
“I’m grateful to the Trump Administration for continuing to ensure that our rural hospitals have the resources they need to remain open and serve their communities. This funding is making a meaningful difference for rural communities across Alabama by supporting maternal and fetal health care, emergency medical…”

HealthAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

House VAT Chairman Robert Aderholt Calls on China to Release Political Prisoners

Called on China to release political prisoners ahead of Xi Jinping's U.S. visit.
“The Chinese Communist Party’s detention of many political prisoners, including Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy Lai, Ilham Tohti, and unjustly imprisoned members of the Zion Beijing Church, the ‘Zion 8,’ is an offense against freedom and international human rights.”

China Religious Persecution ConcernsAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

Obamacare Plans Paying for Abortions

A new report from the U.S. government’s nonpartisan watchdog agency revealed that federal taxpayers subsidized 1,719 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) that covered elective abortions for an estimated 4.4 million…
“Moreover, until Congress can pass legislation requiring full Hyde protections for all ACA plans, we urge the Trump Administration to reissue the Exchange Program Integrity Final Rule to ensure that consumers understand whether a plan subsidizes elective abortion.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

Congressman Aderholt Joins HRSA Administrator Engels for Rural Healthcare Announcement

Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) joined Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Tom Engels, for a Rural Healthcare Champions Recognition Event at Lakeland Community Hospital.
“Rural hospitals are essential to the health and well-being of our communities, and I look forward to seeing this investment help ensure Alabamians, and rural citizens across the country, can continue to receive quality healthcare close to home.”
Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

Aderholt Votes to Condemn Socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today voted in favor of a House resolution condemning socialism in all its forms and denouncing the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America and their radical agenda.
“Socialism does not have a good track record, and history has shown us the consequences when government is given control over the economy and the lives of its citizens.”

Mentions H.Res. 1490 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 649
Statement · Press release · Aug 25, 2026

Congressman Aderholt Joins Trump Administration and Alabama Delegation in Announcment for $144 million to Improve Rural Healthcare

The Trump Administration announced today that a $144 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Alabamians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) This investment will support 138 grants to…
“The Rural Health Transformation Program reflects a deliberate commitment by President Trump and his administration to ensuring our rural hospitals have the resources they need to survive and serve their communities. Representing one of the more rural congressional districts in America has taught me that where a person…”

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

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

1.45· expected 1.41

Meets expectations

Rank 95 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Aderholt’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

Became law (1)

1 Washington-specific

H.J.Res. 133 Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.Became law Dec 2, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLocal or single-entity · Washington

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

How Aderholt’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Aderholt.

Attendance

How it’s measured

97/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 20 missed of 674

Voted on 654 of 674 roll calls; missed 20. Lower than 69% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

97/ 100

House R median 98 ┃ Rank 141 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 467 votes that split the parties. Lower than 63% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

15/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +3

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 76% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

+0.41

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 12 sponsored bills

Sponsored 12 (House median 25) · cosponsored 155 (median 289), 6 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Economics and Public Finance, Public Lands and Natural Resources.

H.R. 9260 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Appropriates fiscal year 2027 funds to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education departments and related agencies. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 Out of committee
H.R. 6170 ADOPT Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 In committee
H.Res. 855 Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Families · Introduced Nov 4, 2025 In committee
H.J.Res. 133 Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Nov 4, 2025 Became law
H.R. 5616 $2.50 for America’s 250th ActRequires Treasury to mint $2.50 coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Passed a chamber
H.Res. 729 Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 In committee
H.R. 5304 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Economics and Public Finance · Introduced Sep 11, 2025 Out of committee
H.R. 4481 ARMS ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Congress	156	88%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	70	50%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	59	75%	Pro
Energy	36	78%	Pro
Environmental Protection	33	73%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	31	84%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	30	87%	Pro
Commerce	26	92%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	26	85%	Pro
International Affairs	25	48%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	22	77%	Pro
Immigration	17	76%	Pro
Education	16	63%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	64%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	45%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	10	100%	Pro
Health	8	63%	Pro
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%	Pro
Emergency Management	7	100%	Pro
Law	7	71%	Pro
Taxation	7	100%	Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%	Pro
Native Americans	5	80%	Pro
Animals	4	75%	Pro
Families	4	50%	Pro
Procedural	4	25%	Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%	Pro
Housing and Community Development	3	100%	Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%	Pro
Social Welfare	2	100%	Pro
Water Resources Development	2	50%	Pro
Government operations & elections	1	100%	Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
RDale W. StrongAL-599%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Aderholt’s campaign raised $1.0M: $524K (51%) from individuals and $422K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $750K.

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.

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