Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

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

1. Agriculture and Food 38% · 3 of 8 party 0%
2. Crime and Law Enforcement 29% · 7 of 24 party 4%
3. Environmental Protection 19% · 5 of 26 party 4%

Where Bishop 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 11, 2026

  Congressman Bishop Remembers the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks on the United States

  I was in Washington, DC, and I clearly remember that day.

  “Today, we continue to stand tall and reaffirm that those who attempted to wipe away the symbols of our power and greatness ultimately failed. We quickly rebuilt. We continue to grow. We remain resolute in our purpose and strength to uphold and defend the Constitution and the highest ideals upon which our country is…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 2, 2026

  Congressman Bishop Mourns the Passing of Former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher of Georgia

  Former Congressman Charles Hatcher was born in Georgia, served our country in the United States Air Force, and returned to Southwest Georgia after earning his law degree and practicing in Albany.

  “My wife, Vivian, and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Krysta, his children, his grandchildren, and loving family as well as all those whose lives he touched and helped make better. We will miss him dearly.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  Bishop Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill, Protects Vital Services on Which Americans Rely

  Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, voted to support a short-term funding bill that would fund federal departments and agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December…

  “Our responsibility in Congress is to make sure that the government is open and working for the people. Today’s bipartisan bill reasserts Congress’s Constitutional authority to direct funding and check the Executive Branch. This bill funds the government through early December, giving Congress time to work towards a…”

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

Sponsored 8 (House median 25) · cosponsored 393 (median 289), 118 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, Science, Technology, Communications.

• H.Res. 1546 Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1206 Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.Congress · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.Res. 1157 Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7762 Protecting Our Produce ActEstablishes requirements or protections for domestic produce production and sales. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7761 Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property ActProvides education and investment assistance to heirs resolving agricultural property succession. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5422 Military Housing Performance Insight ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 333 Disabled Veterans Tax Termination ActEliminates or modifies taxes on disabled veterans' benefits. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1369 President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Feb 14, 2025 In committee

How often Bishop voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Bishop’s campaign raised $1.1M: $378K (34%) from individuals and $739K (66%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $448K.

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 Bishop

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 194.

1. Aflac Corporate PAC
2. Altria Group Corporate PAC
3. American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC