U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st District
Wesley Bell
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.46
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 18%
- Finance and Financial Sector 15%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 51
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Sponsored 26 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Campaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bell’s campaign raised $3.6M: $2.9M (81%) from individuals and $591K (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jul 15, 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 Bell
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 186.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Membership group PAC
- Ameren Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Bell this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Where Bell has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Armed Services · 26th in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Affairs · 25th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5254 Gateway Partnership Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 5543 Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Bell’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bell breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bell voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 18% · 2 of 11 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
- International Affairs 14% · 2 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Bell has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Bell broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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… | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 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… | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | 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 | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bell is saying
All 13 statements and posts-
Announced $10.8 million in workforce development funding for St. Louis Community College.
“St. Louis Community College does incredible work preparing people for in-demand jobs, and this investment will help them reach even more people. I'm proud to see these resources come to our region.”
Workforce DevelopmentAI-read
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Congressman Bell Helps Bring Billion-Dollar Navy Fighter Contract to St. Louis
Praised Boeing's billion-dollar Navy fighter contract win for St. Louis.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Congressman Bell Announces Over $2 Million for Missouri HBCUs
Announced $2.7 million in federal funding for Missouri HBCUs.
“With adequate federal funding, they [HBCUs] can continue to educate Black Americans from Missouri and beyond for generations to come”
EducationAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to ensure disaster aid continues during government shutdowns.
“When a disaster tears through your community, the last thing you should have to worry about is whether Washington's dysfunction will delay your recovery needs”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Introduced a resolution commemorating 30 years of Missouri-Panama partnership.
“For thirty years, Missouri and Panama have stood together as partners and as friends”
International AffairsAI-read
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Representatives Bell, Thanedar, and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Commemorating 988 Day
Introduced bipartisan resolution commemorating 988 Day to raise awareness of suicide and crisis lifeline.
“The number 988 is a cornerstone of our nation's mental health safety net, but too many people still don't know it's there to help them on one of the hardest days of their life.”
HealthAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bell voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 263 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bell’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 26
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
26 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 25 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 34 sponsored billsSponsored 34 (House median 26) · cosponsored 529 (median 290), 148 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 10486 Relief Without Delay ActEmergency Management · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1522 Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Missouri-Panama State Partnership Program and celebrating the enduring partnership between the State of Missouri and the Republic of Panama.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1514 Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.Health · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1487 Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7998 BRIDGE ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9180 CDBG–DR Automated Assessment ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 9011 Vacancy to Value Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8846 Tornado Preparedness ActEmergency Management · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 32% |
| Energy | 36 | 31% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 45% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 54% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 68% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 23 | 96% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 15 | 40% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Taxation | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Bell voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DFrederica S. WilsonFL-2498%agreement
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MO-1Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Missouri
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2406
1429 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- St. Louis
- Website
- bell.house.gov
- 61571538239904
Elsewhere
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