Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

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

1. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
2. Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%

Where Scott 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 17, 2026

  Scott, Elfreth Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay

  The federal government has a responsibility to be a partner in protecting and restoring the Bay, and walking away from that responsibility jeopardizes the hard-fought progress we have made.

  “Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The federal government has a responsibility to be a partner in protecting and restoring the Bay, and walking away from that responsibility jeopardizes the hard-fought…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump’s Tariff Powers

  I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine.

  “I strongly support Ukraine and efforts to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his brutal war. I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine. However, I cannot support legislation that uses support for Ukraine as leverage to give Donald Trump even more authority to impose his reckless…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

  Scott, Wittman, Elfreth, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act

  Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, which was introduced by Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01),…

  “The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and a critical resource for the millions of Americans that live within its watershed.”

  Mentions H.R. 6893

• Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

  Scott, Omar, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers’ Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection

  As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON— Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member…

  “In the richest country in the world, medical debt should not be a threat to working people’s livelihood. The American people should not have to slash spending on necessities to pay for life-saving care and no one should be denied future health care because of unpaid medical bills. Unfortunately, that is the reality…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 10, 2026

  Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III

  His historic leadership as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture ensured that the African American experience is recognized as an essential part of the American story.

  “His retirement comes as President Trump continues his efforts to whitewash history and pressure the Smithsonian to conform to his preferred version of the past. We cannot learn from our history by pretending the most painful chapters never happened. I thank Secretary Bunch for his decades of service and his commitment…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

  Scott Statement on August Jobs Report

  As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03),House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor…

  “Democrats will not sit on the sidelines while Americans fight tooth-and-nail to survive. Together, we are fighting to build an America that rewards hard work, grows opportunity, and gives every worker a fair shot at the American dream.”

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

Sponsored 21 (House median 25) · cosponsored 221 (median 289), 42 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Labor and Employment, Education, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.

• H.R. 10704 Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10703 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to strengthen accountability and protect plan assets.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10702 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that persons are fiduciaries with respect to the provision of retirement investment advice.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10373 Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical Debt ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4771 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7340 Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026Education · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4418 Child Care for Working Families ActFamilies · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6893 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) ActEstablishes training, education, restoration, and science programs for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 Passed a chamber

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Scott’s campaign raised $688K: $383K (56%) from individuals and $305K (44%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $192K.

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.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Scott

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 90.

1. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
2. National Education Association Labor union PAC
3. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers & Helpe Labor union PAC

Scott’s own leadership PAC: Strengthening Virginia's Working Families PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.