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Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. Representative, MS-2
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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HR 4593
SHOWER Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-22 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll22 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2312
Tipped Employee Protection Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-21 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll21 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2270
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-20 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll20 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2262
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-19 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll19 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-18 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll18 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 988
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-17 | Jan 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll17 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-16 | Jan 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll16 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 6504
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-15 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll15 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6500
AGOA Extension Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-14 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll14 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2683
Remote Access Security Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-13 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll13 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5184
Affordable HOMES Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-12 | Jan 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll12 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1834
Breaking the Gridlock Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-11 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll11 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 780
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-10 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll10 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Discharge | Not voting | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-4 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll4 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 131
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
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Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-9 | Jan 8, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll9 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 504
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
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Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-8 | Jan 8, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll8 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6938
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-7 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll7 US-GOV-PD |
| On Retaining Divisions B and C | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-6 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll6 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Retaining Division A | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-5 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll5 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 977
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Not voting | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-3 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll3 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Not voting | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-2 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll2 US-GOV-PD | |
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Unlinked roll call
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Call of the House | Present | house · QUORUM · roll 2026-1 | Jan 6, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll1 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-362 | Dec 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll362 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-361 | Dec 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll361 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-360 | Dec 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll360 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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