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Joe Wilson

U.S. Representative · South Carolina's 2nd 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

Joe Wilson is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 37 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

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

  1. H.R. 10354: To impose targeted sanctions on the Houthi terrorists and their supporters, and to support the internationally recognized Government of Yemen in their fight against Houthi terrorists.
    Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.
  2. H.R. 10183: SRBIJA Act
    Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · Latest action Aug 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Res. 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
    Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. H.R. 9891: PREVENT ESRD Act
    Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  5. H.Res. 1424: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham.
    Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. H.R. 9603: Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
    Introduced Jul 9, 2026 · Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
  7. H.R. 9451: SABER Act of 2026
    Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  8. H.R. 9450: Countering Russian Trafficking Act
    Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  9. H.R. 9256: Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act
    Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Latest action Jun 10, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
  10. H.R. 8775: Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
    Introduced May 12, 2026 · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate.

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)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:

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)
  • Did not vote 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)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:

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 25 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 10183: SRBIJA Act
  • H.Res. 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
  • H.R. 9450: Countering Russian Trafficking Act

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
South Carolina's 2nd congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-2452
  • Office 1436 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4002
Source

Website joewilson.house.gov

Sources

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