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Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. Representative, MS-2
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| U.S. Representative, MS-2 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2007 | Jan 3, 2009 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 3, 2007 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 7, 2003 | Jan 3, 2005 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2001 | Jan 3, 2003 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 6, 1999 | Jan 3, 2001 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 7, 1997 | Jan 3, 1999 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 4, 1995 | Jan 3, 1997 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, MS-2
Mississippi |
Democratic | Apr 13, 1993 | Jan 3, 1995 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Homeland Security — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.519, social dim. 0.391. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HRES 1175
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to…
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On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-122 | Apr 17, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll122 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1156
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-121 | Apr 16, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll121 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1689
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-120 | Apr 16, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll120 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 965
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-119 | Apr 16, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll119 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Discharge | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-113 | Apr 15, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll113 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 6398
RED Tape Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-118 | Apr 16, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll118 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-117 | Apr 16, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll117 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 6409
FENCES Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-116 | Apr 16, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll116 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-115 | Apr 16, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll115 US-GOV-PD | |
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HCONRES 40
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-114 | Apr 16, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll114 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1174
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-112 | Apr 15, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll112 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-111 | Apr 15, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll111 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 7613
ALERT Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-110 | Apr 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll110 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1011
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-109 | Apr 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll109 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1142
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-108 | Mar 27, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll108 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-107 | Mar 27, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll107 US-GOV-PD | |
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Unlinked roll call
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On Motion to Adjourn | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-106 | Mar 27, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll106 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7084
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-105 | Mar 27, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll105 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 8029
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-104 | Mar 26, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll104 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-103 | Mar 26, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll103 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1128
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-102 | Mar 26, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll102 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5103
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-101 | Mar 25, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll101 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-100 | Mar 25, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll100 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1131
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-99 | Mar 25, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll99 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-98 | Mar 25, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll98 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,245,201 | $1,349,946 | $1,626,164 | $0 | $11,672 | — | $1,233,529 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 6, 2023–Dec 16, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 7:38 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $1,230,234 | $6,500 | $1,223,734 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Sep 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MAX PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Aug 14, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Aug 7, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICA'S CREDIT UNION PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Sep 17, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Aug 22, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Jul 5, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UAW V CAP | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Jul 18, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | SAVE OUR STATE, INC. PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Sep 9, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Oct 4, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Oct 4, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | DELTA AIRLINES PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Oct 4, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | BUILD PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Oct 11, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | EPEC INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Sep 17, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | COMMITTEE ON LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL EDUCATION ACTION FUND | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Aug 16, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY PAC | FRIENDS OF BENNIE THOMPSON | unclassified | Sep 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Support | $1,410 (5 records) | Sep 6, 2024–Oct 7, 2024 · as of Oct 7, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (1 as lead sponsor)
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HR 9163
US · Jun 4, 2026
Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026
Social media
Recent posts
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