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Mark B. Messmer
U.S. Representative, IN-8
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, IN-8 current
Indiana |
Republican | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Agriculture unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture — Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture — Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture — Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Armed Services unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Armed Services — Readiness unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Armed Services — Strategic Forces unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Education and Workforce unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Education and Workforce — Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Education and Workforce — Workforce Protections unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. 0.582, social dim. 0.346. 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 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-309 | Dec 2, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll309 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-308 | Dec 2, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll308 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 4423
No New Burma Funds Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-307 | Dec 1, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll307 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5348
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-306 | Dec 1, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll306 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 58
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-305 | Nov 21, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll305 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1949
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-304 | Nov 20, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll304 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 3109
REFINER Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-303 | Nov 20, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll303 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 893
Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed…
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On Motion to Refer | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-302 | Nov 19, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll302 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6019
To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-301 | Nov 19, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll301 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 4058
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-300 | Nov 19, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll300 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5107
Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-299 | Nov 19, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll299 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5214
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-298 | Nov 19, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll298 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 888
Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-297 | Nov 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll297 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Refer | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-293 | Nov 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll293 US-GOV-PD | |
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SJRES 80
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-296 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll296 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 131
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-295 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll295 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 130
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-294 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll294 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 878
Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-292 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll292 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Table | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-288 | Nov 17, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll288 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 879
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-291 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll291 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-290 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll290 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 4405
Epstein Files Transparency Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-289 | Nov 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll289 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2659
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-287 | Nov 17, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll287 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1608
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-286 | Nov 17, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll286 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5371
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans…
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On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-285 | Nov 12, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll285 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2024–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,545,284 | $1,338,178 | $207,106 | $29,728 | $12,505 | $3,724 | $1,532,779 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 29, 2024–Dec 9, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 7:31 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $2,059,355 | $0 | $2,059,355 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,830 | MESSMER VICTORY FUND | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Sep 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $61,709 | MESSMER VICTORY FUND | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Nov 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $25,000 | MESSMER, MARK | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Apr 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | Corporate PAC | Apr 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | THRIFT, PAUL MR. | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Apr 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $5,000 | THE EYE OF THE TIGER PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 20, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES ASSOCIATION'S TIAPAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INDIANA FARM BUREAU INC ELECT PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 27, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | RAPTOR PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 2, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 18, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | OORAH! PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 2, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 14, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 20, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 12, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUE | MESSMER FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 16, 2024 | 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 | Oppose | $155,370 (2 records) | Apr 16, 2024–Apr 16, 2024 · as of Apr 16, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | Support | $4,189,490 (106 records) | Feb 7, 2024–May 2, 2024 · as of May 2, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (1 as lead sponsor)
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HR 9128
US · Jun 3, 2026
CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026
Social media
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