U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 7th District
Terri A. Sewell
Position · −0.40
- In office
- House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Immigration 27%
- Committees
- House Administration
- Ways and Means
- Printing
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Water Resources Development
- Age
- 61
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RMorgan W. W. Murphy$1.3M
- RAmmie Akin$151K
Bottom line
Where Sewell has influence
Roles
- House Administration · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Ways and Means · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Printing · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Sewell’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Sewell’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Sewell breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Sewell voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 27% · 4 of 15 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 8% · 2 of 24 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 10 issues where Sewell has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Sewell broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Sewell is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
Led bipartisan letter to Mexican government demanding fair treatment of Vulcan Materials and American workers.
“I am proud to lead this bipartisan letter demanding the fair treatment of Vulcan Materials and Alabama workers in Mexico.”
CommerceAI-read
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Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations
Announced military service academy nomination applications for Alabama's 7th Congressional District.
“Nominating young people from Alabama’s 7th Congressional District to attend our nation’s military service academies is one of my most rewarding responsibilities as a Member of Congress.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and honored the Four Little Girls.
“63 years later, I have the extraordinary privilege of walking these halls as Alabama’s first Black Congresswoman.”
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Reps. Sewell and Castor Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act
Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act would extend Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration through 2029 Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced the Affordable Premiums for…
“For seniors living on fixed incomes, every dollar matters. At a time when seniors are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, housing, health care, and everyday necessities, the Trump Administration should be doing everything it can to lower costs, not ending a program that is helping seniors…”
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Rep. Sewell Marks 25 Years Since the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost that day and the thousands of first responders, rescue and recovery workers, and others who have lost their lives in the years since due to 9/11-related illnesses.
“May we continue to honor their memory by supporting the heroes and survivors of 9/11, protecting our country, and upholding the ideals of liberty, justice, equality, and freedom that define who we are as Americans. We will never forget.”
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Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Protect College Athletes from Unexpected NIL Tax Bills
As college football season gets underway, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act, legislation to help college…
“I am thrilled that college athletes are finally being compensated for the tremendous talent, hard work, and value they bring to their schools, communities, and sports.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Sewell voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 392 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Sewell’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 15 sponsored billsSponsored 15 (House median 25) · cosponsored 572 (median 289), 285 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Water Resources Development.
- H.R. 10374 Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10236 Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8864 LIFT ActTaxation · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8153 Maternal Vaccination ActHealth · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8024 Maternal Vaccination ActHealth · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7921 To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.Modifies rural decentralized water systems grant provisions. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6894 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025Health · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4731 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025Health · Introduced Oct 10, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 41% |
| Energy | 37 | 35% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 48% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 75% |
| Immigration | 17 | 59% |
| Education | 16 | 31% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| 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 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Sewell 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
- DShomari FiguresAL-297%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL97%agreement
- DJames R. WalkinshawVA-1197%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Sewell most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Sewell’s campaign raised $2.0M: $370K (19%) from individuals and $1.6M (81%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.8M.
Through Jul 22, 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 Sewell
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 437.
- Alabama Power Company Corporate PAC
- American Hospital Association Trade association PAC
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Sewell this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Sewell’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AL-7Democrat2011–present
Seat
- State
- Alabama
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
- House Administration
- Elections Ranking Member
- Ways and Means
- Oversight Ranking Member
- Social Security
- Trade
- Printing
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2665
1035 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Selma, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
- Website
- sewell.house.gov
- RepSewell
- repterriasewell
- YouTube
- RepSewell
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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