U.S. House of Representatives
Sam Graves
U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th District
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Sam Graves represents Missouri's 6th District in the U.S. House. Graves first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2001, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Graves's recent roll-call votes. Graves sponsored at least 15 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Armed Services; Transportation and Infrastructure (Chair)
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Graves voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Missouri's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Missouri and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →91% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 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". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
Bills Graves sponsored
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BUILD America 250 Act
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.
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Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Pony Up Act
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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FEMA Act of 2025
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Sep 30, 2026
Total reported receipts
$1,824,444
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Dec 17, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Nov 18, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed May 18, 2022 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Missouri's 6th District
People
775,000 residents
Household income
Median $73,975 a year
Rent
Median $920 a month
Internet
10.1% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.