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James R. Baird

U.S. Representative · Indiana's 4th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

James R. Baird is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 42 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted yes
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted no
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

15 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 9663: State Standing Committee Act
    Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  2. H.R. 8918: BIO-SCALE Act
    Introduced May 20, 2026 · Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. H.R. 8648: FORGE Act
    Introduced May 4, 2026 · Latest action May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. H.R. 8212: Tech Diplomacy Training Act
    Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · Latest action Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  5. H.R. 8036: Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
    Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Latest action Apr 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
  6. H.R. 7936: Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026
    Introduced Mar 16, 2026 · Latest action Mar 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  7. H.R. 7194: Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
    Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · Latest action Mar 26, 2026: Became Private Law No: 119-2.
  8. H.R. 7024: Hemp Planting Predictability Act
    Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  9. H.R. 7010: To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
    Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  10. H.R. 5221: PART Act
    Introduced Sep 9, 2025 · Latest action Feb 10, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 5 bills on this issue. Newest:

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Indiana's 4th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-5037
  • Office 2303 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1404
Source

Website baird.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.