VA · DISTRICT 6

Ben Cline

RepublicanVirginiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

How they voted 681

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

Partial vote history. See collection coverage

All votes (681)Yea / Aye (528)Nay / No (143)Not Voting (7)Present (2)Other (1)

Sep 15, 2026House vote #299 · 2026H.Res. 1530

Yea

House limits debate on rules for fraud, EPA and tax bills

AI-assisted summary

The resolution sets procedures for considering fraud-related bills, EPA rule-disapproval resolutions, and Senate amendments concerning an educator tax deduction. The House ordered the previous question on that rules resolution, ending debate on it and preventing further amendment before the next vote on the resolution. This did not pass the underlying bills or resolutions.

Context: The background describes the resolution reported on September 14, 2026, before this vote.

Sep 15, 2026House vote #298 · 2026H.Res. 1486

Yea

Set aside the motion to block Trump impeachment resolution

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would impeach President Donald Trump over alleged abuse of presidential powers, including allowing immigration and border agencies to violate constitutional rights and undermine judicial oversight. The House agreed to a motion to table, or set aside, the motion concerning the impeachment resolution. That procedural vote did not itself approve or reject the impeachment resolution.

Context: The explanation of the resolution’s allegations is based on the introduced version dated August 24, 2026; the supplied record does not establish that this was the exact text before the House at the vote.

Sep 14, 2026House vote #297 · 2026H.R. 3276

Nay

Pass the bill authorizing the Urban Bird Treaty Program

AI-assisted summary

The bill would provide statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which works with communities to conserve and manage birds in urban areas and supports related activities through grants. The House passed the bill as amended under a procedure requiring a two-thirds majority. This vote was on passage, not merely on whether to consider the bill.

Context: The supplied program description summarizes the reported version dated August 20, 2026; the record does not specify the changes made by amendments or establish that this description is the exact text passed.

Sep 14, 2026House vote #296 · 2026H.R. 4219

Yea

Pass the bill authorizing invasive species strike teams at refuges

AI-assisted summary

The bill would authorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Invasive Species Strike Team program within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The program coordinates with public and private entities to address invasive species and related conservation issues, and the bill would require reports to Congress on its work. The House passed the bill as amended under a procedure requiring a two-thirds majority.

Context: The supplied description summarizes the reported version dated August 27, 2026; the record does not specify the changes made by amendments or establish that this description is the exact text passed.

Sep 3, 2026House vote #295 · 2026H.R. 4795

Yea

Pass the bill restricting colleges’ boycotts of Israel

AI-assisted summary

The bill would bar colleges participating in federal student aid programs from certain commercial actions intended to limit relations with Israel when those actions lack a valid business reason. It would also require institutions receiving or seeking certain federal education funds to certify annually that academic programs involving Israel are treated on equal terms with programs involving other countries. The House passed the bill; this was a final passage vote, not a procedural vote to take it up.

Context: The supplied description summarizes the reported version dated August 27, 2026; the record does not establish that this was the exact text passed.

Sep 2, 2026House vote #294 · 2026H.R. 1501

Yea

House passes bill expediting environmental reviews for mining projects

AI-assisted summary

The Protecting Domestic Mining Act provides for certain mining infrastructure projects to receive expedited federal environmental review. The House passed the bill; this vote decided whether to approve the bill, not whether any particular project received expedited review.

Context: The available background describes the bill as introduced in February 2025; the exact text passed in 2026 may differ.

Sep 2, 2026House vote #293 · 2026H.J.Res. 1

Yea

Constitutional amendment to set the Supreme Court at nine justices

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution proposes amending the Constitution to require the Supreme Court to have nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The House’s vote was on passing that proposed amendment, not merely taking it up. The motion to suspend the rules and pass failed, so the House did not pass the resolution in this vote.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the version introduced on January 3, 2025; it does not establish whether the text at the vote was identical.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #292 · 2026H.Res. 1498

Yea

House adopts resolution censuring Representative Chuck Edwards

AI-assisted summary

The resolution censures Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. The House agreed to the resolution, adopting the censure; this was not a vote on legislation about a broader policy subject.

Context: Official House roll call held on September 1, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #291 · 2026H.R. 9436

Yea

House passes bill extending deadline for North Atlantic right whale rules

AI-assisted summary

The Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act extends from 2028 to 2035 the deadline for the National Marine Fisheries Service to issue rules protecting whales from certain lobster and crab fishing gear. The House passed the bill; this vote approved the proposal, rather than deciding the content of those future rules.

Context: The background describes the version reported on August 27, 2026; the exact text passed may differ.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #290 · 2026H.R. 9436

Nay

House rejects returning right whale fishing-gear rules bill to committee

AI-assisted summary

The bill would extend to 2035 the deadline for federal rules addressing the risk of whales becoming entangled in certain lobster and crab fishing gear. The House rejected a motion to recommit, which would have sent the bill back to committee; this vote did not decide whether the bill itself passed.

Context: The background describes the version reported on August 27, 2026; the exact text considered may differ.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #289 · 2026H.Res. 1490

Yea

House adopts resolution condemning socialism and opposing socialist policies

AI-assisted summary

The resolution condemns socialism, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes implementing socialist policies in the United States. It also addresses elections, the SAVE America Act, and the Constitution. The House agreed to the resolution, adopting its stated positions; this was not a vote to enact those positions as law.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on August 27, 2026; the exact text adopted may differ.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #288 · 2026H.Res. 1499

Aye

Set House rules for considering four named proposals

AI-assisted summary

This resolution set the terms for considering three bills and a resolution: proposals concerning mineral production projects, North Atlantic right whale regulations, condemnation of socialism, and restrictions tied to Israel-related boycotts and academic programs. It also addressed consideration of motions to suspend the rules. The House agreed to the resolution, setting up consideration of those measures; it did not pass them on this vote.

Context: The dated background is from August 31, 2026, one day before the vote, and describes the proposals covered by this resolution. It summarizes their subjects, not the full text of the bills or resolution.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #287 · 2026H.Res. 1499

Yea

House rules for considering minerals, right whales, socialism and Israel-related bills

AI-assisted summary

This vote concerned a resolution setting rules for House consideration of bills about mineral production under the FAST Act, North Atlantic right whale regulations, and eligibility for certain higher-education funds tied to Israel-related boycotts, as well as a resolution condemning socialism. The previous-question vote decided whether to end debate on the rule and bring it to a vote; it passed. That did not pass any of the listed bills or the separate resolution.

Context: The supplied summary describes the resolution version reported on August 31, 2026.

Sep 1, 2026House vote #286 · 2026H.R. 6500

Yea

House agreed to Senate changes on 2027 funding and program extensions

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 6500 provides temporary federal funding for fiscal year 2027, generally at fiscal year 2026 levels, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. The House agreed to the Senate’s changes, passing the measure in this chamber; that vote was not a separate vote on each extension.

Context: The supplied background describes the Senate-amended version as of the vote date; it does not establish the precise text of every Senate change.

Aug 31, 2026House vote #285 · 2026S. 32

Yea

Pass the Local Access to Courts Act

AI-assisted summary

The bill would add College Station, Texas, to the places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. The House voted to pass the bill under a procedure for considering and passing measures; the recorded result was passed.

Context: The supplied background describes the bill as introduced in the Senate on January 8, 2025; it does not establish that this was the exact text passed by the House.

Aug 31, 2026House vote #284 · 2026S. 307

Yea

Pass the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

AI-assisted summary

The bill would require the Justice Department to set national standards addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated people against federal prison staff. It would also require the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a Justice Department inspector general report on the issue. The House voted to pass the bill under a procedure for considering and passing measures; the recorded result was passed.

Context: The supplied background describes the bill as introduced in the Senate on January 29, 2025; it does not establish that this was the exact text passed by the House.

Jul 23, 2026House vote #283 · 2026H.R. 8884

Yea

Pass bill renewing Social Security disability work demonstration projects

AI-assisted summary

The bill reauthorizes the Social Security Administration’s authority through 2031 to run voluntary demonstration projects within Social Security Disability Insurance, testing temporary policy changes intended to promote work. It also sets requirements on beneficiary income, project funding and advance reports to Congress. The House voted to pass the bill; this vote concerned passage, not whether the projects have begun.

Context: The description reflects the version reported to the House on June 25, 2026; the record does not establish whether the text passed included changes after that version.

Jul 23, 2026House vote #282 · 2026H.Con.Res. 89

Nay

House approves resolution to remove U.S. forces from Iran hostilities

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declared war or authorized the use of force. It also preserves the ability to defend the United States, its forces, diplomatic facilities, and allies from an imminent attack. The House agreed to the resolution. This House vote alone did not enact the directive.

Context: The available background describes the version introduced in the House; it does not establish whether the text approved was identical.

Jul 22, 2026House vote #281 · 2026H.Con.Res. 113

Yea

House approves fiscal 2027 budget resolution and reconciliation instructions

AI-assisted summary

The resolution sets recommended federal budget levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, including revenues, spending, deficits, and debt. It also directs several House committees to recommend legislation that would increase the deficit within specified limits, and sets budget enforcement rules. The House agreed to the resolution; this was not passage of the legislation the committees were instructed to recommend.

Context: The background summary is dated the same day as the vote and describes the version marked as passed by the House; it may not reflect every change in the precise text voted on.

Jul 22, 2026House vote #280 · 2026H.R. 7008

Yea

House passes bill restricting congressional stock purchases and sales

AI-assisted summary

The Stop Insider Trading Act would generally bar Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying covered investments. It would require public advance notice before covered stock sales and impose fees for violations, subject to specified exceptions. The House passed the bill; this vote did not by itself make it law.

Context: The background summary describes the version reported to the House; it does not establish whether the text passed was identical.

BACKGROUND

About Ben Cline

Education: Bates (B.A.); Richmond Law (J.D.)
Experience: Virginia House of Delegates; assistant commonwealth’s attorney
First elected: U.S. House, 2018

Committees 119th Congress

Appropriations
Budget
Intelligence
Judiciary

Subcommittees (6)

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration & Related Agencies
Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies
National Security Agency & Cyber
Defense Intelligence & Overhead Architecture
Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence & the Internet
The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform & Antitrust

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Identity last checked 11/11/2026.

Photo: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives; official profile photograph. Original

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