U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 6th District
Sam Graves
Position · +0.45
- In office
- House 2001–now
25 years in CongressMore senior than 92% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 6%
- Committees
- Armed Services · Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Government Operations and Politics · Education
- Age
- 62
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- RChris Stigall$599K
- RNathan Willett$576K
- RNathanael Schultz$171K
- DJosh Smead$72K
- DMatthew Levine$53K
Bottom line
Where Graves has influence
Roles
- Armed Services · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8870 BUILD America 250 Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7613 ALERT Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
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Where Graves breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Graves voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 6% · 3 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Graves 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.
What Graves is saying
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Graves' Water Resources Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, a bipartisan bill that addresses improvements for the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood…
“WRDA 2026 makes significant improvements across the country to our inland waterways, ports and harbors, flood protection, and other critical water infrastructure. This bill also makes common-sense reforms to the Army Corps of Engineers’ policies, empowers local communities, and expedites project delivery.”
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Graves voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 83 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Graves’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 104 (median 289), 5 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Government Operations and Politics, Education.
- H.R. 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026Authorizes water resource infrastructure projects and establishes an Office on Alternative Delivery Methods within the Army Corps of Engineers. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8870 BUILD America 250 ActEstablishes a program to fund infrastructure projects across the United States. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 19, 2026 Out of committee
- H.Res. 1254 Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.Education · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7328 Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7613 ALERT ActRequires military and civilian aircraft to use tracking technology and conduct safety assessments. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4669 FEMA Act of 2025Emergency Management · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 3684 Save America’s Rural Hospitals ActHealth · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6086 Aviation Funding Solvency ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 62% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 83% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 24 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 20 | 75% | Pro |
| Immigration | 15 | 73% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% | Pro |
| Education | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RLisa C. McClainMI-998%agreement
- RRobert E. LattaOH-598%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Graves most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Graves’s campaign raised $1.8M: $403K (22%) from individuals and $1.1M (60%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.0M.
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 Graves
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 263.
- Herzog Corporate PAC
- United Parcel Service, Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Graves this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inGraves’s own leadership PAC: Show-Me Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Graves’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MO-6Republican2001–present
Seat
- State
- Missouri
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-7041
1135 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- St. Joseph, Troy, Hannibal, Kansas City
- Website
- graves.house.gov
- 118514606128
- repsamgraves
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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