Bennie G. Thompson
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The saved record holds 1,830 recorded votes by Bennie G. Thompson, from 1995 to 2026.
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116th Congress, 2019 and 2020
56 Yes · 1 No · 7 Did not vote on 64 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
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From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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2 excerpts
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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Statement on the Passage of the Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
“Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voted against House Republicans’ ‘One Big Ugly Bill’ (H.R. 1). The legislation includes drastic cuts to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), College Education, Grants and Loans, Veterans Benefits and other programs essential for Mississippians to enjoy a basic quality of life.”
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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Statement on Republicans Jamming Their GOP Tax Scam Through the House
“Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voted against House Republicans' Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1). The legislation includes drastic cuts to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other basic benefits, to pay for tax cuts for the rich and wealthy.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $10,010,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Planning & Development District | Public Law 119-37 | Purchase of Public Safety EquipmentRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $1,015,000 |
| North Central Planning and Development District | Public Law 119-37 | Facility ConstructionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $900,000 |
| Humphreys County | Public Law 119-37 | Healthcare Facility Construction and ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $1,015,000 |
| City of Grenada | Public Law 119-37 | City Hall Facility ConstructionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $1,015,000 |
| Hinds County | Public Law 119-37 | Facility ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $975,000 |
| South Delta Planning & Development District | Public Law 119-37 | Purchase of Food Storage and Distribution EquipmentRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MS | $440,000 |
| Jackson Redevelopment Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Forward Together Initiative--Communit y Facilities Development, Construction, and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $850,000 |
| North Delta Planning & Development District | Public Law 119-75 | Mississippi Student Facilities and Community RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $850,000 |
| Washington County Board of Supervisors | Public Law 119-75 | Washington County Sacred Homeless Shelter Facility ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $850,000 |
| Tougaloo College | Public Law 119-75 | Natchez Community Facilities RehabilitationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $850,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| Yazoo County Board of Supervisors | Public Law 119-75 | Yazoo Parks ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $500,000 |
| Holmes County Consolidated School District | Public Law 119-75 | STEM POWER--STEM Facilities Improvements and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $250,000 |
| North Central Planning and Development District | Public Law 119-75 | Miracle Village Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $250,000 |
| South Delta Planning and Development District | Public Law 119-75 | Blight Elimination and Neighborhood RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MS | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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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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