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 18 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 — and in July he voted to end it again. In the same month he voted against the defense bill that pays the soldiers and airmen stationed in this district. Every time it really mattered, he chose the Washington party line over Alabama.
The annual bill that authorizes pay, training, equipment and construction for every branch of the United States military. He voted against it. It passed anyway, 216 to 212, with Republicans voting 209-7 in favor and Democrats voting 205 against.
Alabama’s 2nd District is a military district. Fort Novosel in Dale County trains every Army helicopter pilot in the United States. Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base anchors Montgomery. Thousands of District 2 families draw a paycheck from the defense budget he voted down.
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.
Four months after the March vote, the same resolution came back. He voted the same way. This time it passed, 214 to 208, with Democrats voting 210-0 in favor and only four Republicans joining them.
One vote can be called a judgment call. Two identical votes, four months apart, is a position.
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.
The annual bill funding the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rural development, and the FDA — agricultural research, animal and plant health, rural water and housing loans, and food and drug safety. For a district whose number-one industry is agriculture, this is the funding that reaches farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. It passed 213-210. Only four Democrats voted yes; this Alabama Congressman wasn't one of them.
A straight party-line vote on border security. Republicans voted 214-0 in favor. Democrats voted 0-211 against. He was one of the 211.
He will tell you about the Laken Riley Act. That was one bipartisan vote in January 2025 that passed with broad support and cost him nothing. When the vote was close and the party was watching, he voted no.
Continuing appropriations to keep the federal government funded into Fiscal Year 2027. He voted no. Republicans voted 213-1 in favor; Democrats voted 204 against.
This is the second time he has voted to let the government shut down — military paychecks, VA services and Social Security offices across District 2 included.
The congressional budget resolution setting federal spending levels through 2036. It passed by two votes. Every single Democrat voted no, including him. Party line, start to finish.
A bill to remove disincentives that keep Americans with disabilities from entering the workforce. Nineteen Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for it. He did not.
All votes from official Congressional Record, 119th Congress (2025–2026) · Updated through Roll Call 283, July 23, 2026 | War Powers vote: Tuscaloosa Thread, March 6, 2026
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