Ben Cline
- Previous profession
- Marketing consultant, 2003 to 2007; Assistant commonwealth's attorney, Rockingham County, 2007 to 2013; Attorney, private practice, 2013 to 2018
- First public office
- 2002Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 2002 to 2018
- Years in public office
- 23of 32 years since 1994, the first year the biography gives for any work
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 393 recorded votes by Ben Cline, from 2019 to 2026.
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117th Congress, 2021 and 2022
124 Yes · 60 No on 184 laws of this Congress. 3 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
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From this member’s press releases
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3 excerpts
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJanuary 7, 2026
Rep. Cline Secures Over $188 Million for Rural Health Care Improvements in Virginia
“The program was created through H.R. 1, legislation supported by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), who also recently joined Virginia’s Republican House delegation in backing the Commonwealth’s successful grant application.”
- Epstein Files Transparency ActNovember 18, 2025
Rep. Cline Supports Bill to Release Epstein Files
“Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in support of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the production and release of all documents from Epstein-related investigations and prosecutions, flight logs and travel records, records of government officials connected to Epstein, records of entities with ties to Epstein, and all related communications.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Congressman Ben Cline’s Statement on Voting for the One Big Beautiful Budget Reconciliation Bill
“Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major budget reconciliation package that delivers meaningful wins for working families, small businesses, and taxpayers in Virginia’s Sixth District.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 1 spending item this member requested, $17,000,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Public Law 119-75 | Interstate 81 Corridor--WideningDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | VA | $17,000,000 |
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Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: www.bencline.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of BEN CLINE FOR CONGRESS, INC. gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 11 pages of www.bencline.com saved on October 8, 2026. 10 state positions on issues.From a secondary source
Online ads
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BEN CLINE FOR CONGRESS, INC. Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00661561 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 2 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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