Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 2, 2026 · How we measure

Background

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Background

  • Entrepreneur1Official record
  • EducationJuris Doctor, Southern University, 19871Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, Southern University, 19841Official record

Offices held

  • 1988–1993State Senate of Louisiana1Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, LA-6Democrat2025–present
  • U.S. House, LA-4Democrat1993–1997

Seat

District
6
Current term
2025–2027
Age
63

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-3901
2349 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Opelousas

Elsewhere

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