Buchanan, Vern
In office since
2007 · 19 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1951, Detroit
Occupation
Politician, Business Executive, Campaign Manager
Education
University of Detroit Mercy · Cleary University
Office history
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
Contact
Capitol office
2409 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0916
202-225-5015
District office · Brandon
510 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon, FL, 33511
813-657-1013
District office · Bradenton
8433 Enterprise Circle, Bradenton, FL, 34202
941-951-6643
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46
Bills sponsored
this session · 136 all-time
216
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 229 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
61
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 61 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.6%
based on 58 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.4%
based on 58 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.1%
based on 58 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
136 billsCurrent session 46 bills
- HR 140 Hurricane Helene and Milton Tax Relief Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 135 Manatee Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 137 TCJA Permanency Act In Committee
- HR 139 Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 Passed
- HR 136 Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 138 Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025 In Committee
- HJRES 3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. In Committee
- HR 134 Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act In Committee
- HR 1978 To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 1977 To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 1905 Protecting American Students Act In Committee
- HR 1661 SAFE Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1778 American Innovation Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act In Committee
- HR 1405 Enhancing Domestic Drug Manufacturing Competitiveness Act In Committee
- HR 1406 Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1290 Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1289 Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1185 Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act In Committee
- HR 1186 CREEPER Act 2.0 In Committee
- HR 1050 Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act In Committee
- HR 920 Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act In Committee
- HR 919 Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act Passed
- HR 721 Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 661 MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 90 bills
- HR 8816 American Medical Innovation and Investment Act of 2024 Died
- HR 8299 MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2024 Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology Act of 2024 Died
- HR 545 Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act Died
- HR 623 Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act Died
- HR 2126 What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act Died
- HR 367 Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act Died
- HR 368 American Innovation Act of 2023 Died
- HR 133 MERIT Act Died
- HR 134 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services. Died
- HR 131 Manatee Protection Act of 2023 Died
- HR 132 Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act Died
- HR 135 No Pay Raise for Congress Act Died
- HJRES 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Died
- HR 130 Thin Blue Line Act Died
- HR 129 To require the Secretary of Defense to ensure drop boxes are maintained on military installations for the deposit of unused prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 4002 Everyday Philanthropist Act Died
- HR 854 Retirement Security for American Workers Act Died
- HR 646 No Pay Raise for Congress Act Died
- HR 253 Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 Died
- HR 976 TCJA Permanency Act Died
- HR 975 Rachael Booth Act Died
- HR 115 Thin Blue Line Act Died
- HR 113 Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017 Died
- HR 114 Social Media Screening for Terrorists Act of 2017 Died
- HR 116 Main Street Fairness Act Died
Co-sponsored
229 billsCurrent session 216 bills
- HR 9489 GRACE for Military Survivors Act In Committee
- HRES 1402 Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. In Committee
- HR 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act In Committee
- HR 9590 SAFE for Manatees Act In Committee
- HR 9211 Jewish American Security Act In Committee
- HR 8627 Petfax Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Passed
- HR 8780 Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act In Committee
- HRES 1294 Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day". In Committee
- HR 8911 AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8917 No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act In Committee
- HR 8923 At HOME Services Act In Committee
- HR 9017 Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9041 America Bikes Act In Committee
- HR 9094 Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9139 Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 208 No Budget, No Pay Act In Committee
- HR 163 Finish the Wall Act In Committee
- HR 196 Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act In Committee
- HR 354 Small Business Growth Act In Committee
- HR 332 Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act In Committee
- HR 379 Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act In Committee
- HRES 47 Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports. In Committee
- HR 28 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 Passed
- HR 451 FAIR PREP Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 13 bills
- HR 2144 Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021 Died
- HR 5851 2019 ESOP Fairness Act Died
- HR 640 Student Aid Simplification Act Died
- HR 766 Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act Died
- HR 19 Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act Died
- HR 7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1 An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Signed
- HR 20 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019 Died
- HR 19 Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019 Died
- HR 38 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Died
- HJRES 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Died
- HJRES 8 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Died
- HCONRES 3 Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HRES 873
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 23, 2026 |
|
HRES 719
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | July 23, 2026 |
|
HR 5371
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 5371
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 1047
GRID Power Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 3015
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 3062
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | July 22, 2026 |
|
HRES 713
Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 5143
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
|
HR 5125
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | July 22, 2026 |
|
HRES 722
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 22, 2026 |
|
HRES 722
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 5140
To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 4922
D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 2721
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HRES 707
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HRES 707
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3400
TRAVEL Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HJRES 117
Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3486
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3944
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3838
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3838
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 21, 2026 |
|
HR 3838
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | pass | July 21, 2026 |
|
HRES 682
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 15, 2026 |
|
HRES 682
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3425
Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | July 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3424
SPACE Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 14, 2026 |
|
HR 4553
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | July 14, 2026 |
|
HR 4553
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Passage |
Yea | pass | July 14, 2026 |
|
HR 4553
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | July 14, 2026 |
|
HR 4553
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Not Voting | pass | July 13, 2026 |
|
HRES 672
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | June 11, 2026 |
|
HRES 672
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ‘‘Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’; and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | fail | June 11, 2026 |
|
HR 747
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025
On Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HR 4216
Made-in-America Defense Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | June 10, 2026 |
|
HR 3351
Improving Access to Small Business Information Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | June 09, 2026 |
|
HR 3095
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Commit |
Nay | fail | June 09, 2026 |
|
HR 4016
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | June 09, 2026 |
|
HR 4016
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | June 09, 2026 |
|
HRES 590
Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2026 |
|
HRES 590
Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | June 04, 2026 |
|
HRES 580
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HRES 580
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HRES 566
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
HRES 516
Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
HRES 530
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3944) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 275) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 875) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 516) condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
HRES 537
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3422
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | May 15, 2026 |
|
HR 4
Rescissions Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2026 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 16 Republican
- Lower chamber District 16 Republican
- Lower chamber District 16 Republican
- Lower chamber District 16 Republican
- Lower chamber District 16 Republican