He campaigns as a moderate who builds bridges. His voting record tells a different story. Every key roll call vote from the 119th Congress — sourced from the official Congressional Record.
Across 11 key votes, this Alabama Congressman voted to halt Operation Epic Fury while American service members were in harm's way, voted against voter ID, against tax cuts for workers and seniors, against border security, against energy jobs, and against helping pregnant mothers. He and Terri Sewell were the only two Alabama delegation members who voted to end the Iran mission. Every time it really mattered, he chose the Washington party line over Alabama.
When President Trump launched Operation Epic Fury — killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and targeting Iran's ballistic missile capabilities — this Alabama Congressman voted to shut it down. He was one of only two Alabama delegation members to vote for the resolution. Every Alabama Republican in the House and Senate voted to let the mission continue. The resolution failed 212-219.
Required proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast a ballot in federal elections. 83% of Americans support voter ID. Only one Democrat in the entire House voted yes. This Alabama Congressman voted no.
The landmark tax and spending bill that delivered no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, an extra $6,000 deduction for seniors, an expanded child tax credit, border wall funding, and 10,000 new ICE officers. Every single Democrat voted against it — including this Alabama Congressman.
This bill required that an infant born alive after a failed abortion receive the same standard of medical care as any other newborn. This Alabama Congressman voted against requiring medical care for living infants.
A bill to amend Title IX to recognize sex based on biology, preventing biological males from competing in female sports.
This bill allows states to use TANF welfare funds for pregnancy resource centers — non-profit organizations that provide diapers, baby clothes, prenatal education, ultrasounds, and parenting classes to women in need. Over 2,700 centers helped nearly 2 million people in 2024. This Alabama Congressman voted against helping pregnant mothers.
He voted yes on this one — and he'll make sure you know it. The Laken Riley Act required detention of illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes. It passed with broad bipartisan support, and 48 Democrats voted yes. It was the safest "yes" vote of the session.
When Congress voted to keep the government open, this Alabama Congressman voted no — threatening paychecks for troops at Maxwell AFB and civilian workers across the district. At a town hall in Troy, he admitted his vote was about healthcare subsidies and opposition to Trump's spending priorities.
Required the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prioritize and fast-track approval of reliable, dispatchable power projects — the kind that keep the lights on when wind and solar can't. Only 5 Democrats voted yes. This Alabama Congressman wasn't one of them.
Reestablished the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to advise on coal policy and protect coal industry jobs. Only 4 Democrats voted yes. This Alabama Congressman voted against Alabama coal workers.
Streamlined the permitting process for oil and natural gas pipelines and infrastructure at the border — critical for American energy independence and lower gas prices. This Alabama Congressman voted against cheaper energy for Alabama families.
All votes from official Congressional Record, 119th Congress (2025–2026) | War Powers vote: Tuscaloosa Thread, March 6, 2026
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