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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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HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-172 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll172 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5625
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-171 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll171 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 75
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-170 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll170 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6260
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-169 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll169 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-168 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll168 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1259
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-167 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll167 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1251
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-166 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll166 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 96
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-165 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll165 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1346
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-164 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll164 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-163 | May 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll163 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-162 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll162 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1274
Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-161 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll161 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-160 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll160 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1275
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-159 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll159 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-158 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll158 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 2853
Combating Organized Retail Crime 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 2026-157 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll157 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2071
Save Our Shrimpers Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-156 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll156 US-GOV-PD |
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S 4465
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-155 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll155 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7567
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-154 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll154 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-153 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll153 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-152 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll152 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-151 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll151 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-150 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll150 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-149 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll149 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-148 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll148 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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