Vern Buchanan

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

1. Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
2. Economics and Public Finance 22% · 11 of 50 party 7%
3. Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%

Where Buchanan 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 24, 2026

  Buchanan Marks Final 100 Days in Office, Pledges to Keep Fighting for Florida

  Marked final 100 days in office, pledged to continue fighting for Florida constituents.

  “Fighting for Florida over the last 20 years has been the honor of my life, and I’m continuing in that fight over my last 100 days in office.”

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• Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

  Buchanan Urges Trump Administration to Take Action on Sulfur Shortage Threatening American Fertilizer Production

  More than 200 workers have already lost their jobs, and every day the interagency process drags on puts more of them at risk.

  “Sulfur is the backbone of domestic phosphate fertilizer production, and right now American producers cannot afford it.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  House Ways and Means Committee Advances Buchanan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

  Expanding access to early detection will give millions of Americans the opportunity to plan ahead and seek preventative care.

  “Early detection of Alzheimer’s is key to giving families more time, options and hope.”

  Mentions H.R. 6130

• Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

  ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11

  Bradenton International Airport, in the district I would one day represent, waiting to greet President George W. Bush after his visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School just a few miles away.

  “Its brightest was September 12, when the country stood together. We honor that unity best not with speeches alone, but by making sure the people and agencies standing between us and the next attack have what they need, every year, not just this one.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 9, 2026

  ICYMI: Buchanan Warns of Looming National Debt Crisis in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed

  Op-Ed Details the $40 Trillion National Debt and Buchanan’s Balanced Budget Amendment WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune warning that the national debt, now surpassing $40…

  “Florida families balance their budgets every month. It is about time Washington does the same.”

  Mentions H.J.Res. 3

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  ICYMI: Buchanan Calls for USMCA Reforms to Protect Seasonal Produce Growers in The Hill Op-Ed

  Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the necessity of protections for seasonal producers within the ongoing United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review.

  “This USMCA review gives our country a real opportunity to restore fairness for our seasonal produce growers, strengthen our food security and build a food system Americans can rely on and trust.”

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

Sponsored 46 (House median 25) · cosponsored 230 (median 289), 33 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.

• H.R. 8959 Semiconductor Superiority ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home ActHealth · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6130 ASAP ActNo summary available to determine bill content. AI-readHealth · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 9501 AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026Establishes tax requirements or compliance measures for artificial intelligence. AI-readTaxation · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 7786 AI Fraud Accountability ActCommerce · Introduced Apr 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1778 American Innovation Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 138 Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6513 MINKS are Superspreaders ActUnknown; bill text not yet available. AI-readAnimals · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Buchanan’s campaign raised $930K: $296K (32%) from individuals and $589K (63%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $996K.

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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Who funds Buchanan

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 181.

1. American Society for Radiation Oncology PAC (''Astro-Pac'') Membership group PAC
2. National Venture Capital Association Venturepac Membership group PAC
3. American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC

Buchanan’s own leadership PAC: Vote to Elect Republicans Now PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.