U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 2nd District
Shomari Figures
Position · −0.41
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Government Operations and Politics 29%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Education
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 41
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RRhett Marques$1.3M
- RJoshua Logan McKee$521K
- RHampton Harris$246K
- RDavid Matthews$54K
- RJames Richardson$8K
Bottom line
Where Figures has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 18th in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 30th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Figures’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Figures breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Figures voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 29% · 5 of 17 party 6%
- Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 10 issues where Figures has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Figures broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 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 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Figures is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Introduced bipartisan bill to cover college and trade school costs for dependents of educators, first responders, and social workers.
“Teachers, social workers, and first responders dedicate their lives in service to our communities, oftentimes unable to provide opportunities they fight so hard for others to enjoy, to their own children.”
Public Service Educational Assistance ActTeacher RecruitmentAI-read
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House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Bill to Rename Post Office Honoring Tuskegee Airmen
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill to rename post office honoring Tuskegee Airmen.
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Congressman Figures, Taylor Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers
Introduced bill to strengthen federal authority to prevent chameleon carriers from evading safety regulations.
“Every day, families share the road with commercial trucks, and they deserve to know that the carriers behind the wheel are held to certain safety standards.”
Transportation SafetyAI-read
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Figures Introduces Bill to Reverse President’s Beef Order and Support American Cattle Producers
Introduced bill to reverse Trump's beef import proclamation and support American cattle producers.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Introduced bill to reverse Trump administration's limits on graduate student loan borrowing.
EducationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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Figures Calls for Emergency Hearing on President Trump’s Beef Order
Requested a hearing on Trump's beef import order affecting domestic cattle farmers.
“The Administration has stated that the action is intended to address elevated beef prices and increase the supply of ground beef for American consumers.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Figures voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 231 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Figures’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 25
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
25 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 26 sponsored billsSponsored 26 (House median 25) · cosponsored 371 (median 289), 136 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Education, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 10551 Public Service Educational Assistance ActEducation · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10229 Protecting American Beef Producers ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10206 Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education ActEducation · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9849 Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9704 Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9426 Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8046 Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8504 Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 43% |
| Energy | 36 | 36% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 47% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 43% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 67% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 96% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 75% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 31% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 6 | 33% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Procedural | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Figures 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
- DTerri A. SewellAL-797%agreement
- DJanelle S. BynumOR-597%agreement
- DJames R. WalkinshawVA-1197%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Figures most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Figures’s campaign raised $1.4M: $491K (36%) from individuals and $830K (61%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $663K.
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 Figures
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 296.
See how much each organization gave Figures 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 inFigures’s own leadership PAC: Bama PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AL-2Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Alabama
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 41
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4931
225 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Montgomery, Mobile
- Website
- figures.house.gov
- congressman.shomari.figures
- repscfigures
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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