01 Apr Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan
Representative — Florida, District 16
Republican
Serving since 2007 (10 terms) · Born 1951
incumbent
2731
Total Votes
Total Votes
869
Nay
Nay
135
Not Voting
Not Voting
8
Present
Present
1719
Yea
Yea
Vernon Gale Buchanan is an American businessman, politician, and Air Force National Guard veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, representing Florida's 13th congressional district until redistricting. His district is anchored by Bradenton. On January 27, 2026, Buchanan announced he would not run for re-election in 2026.
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Committees
Committee Assignments — 119th Congress
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Money & Influence
Top Funders — 2026 Cycle
| Committee | Type | Receipts | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL — APRIL QUARTERLY | TOTAL | $930K | 2026-03-31 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $589K | 2026-03-31 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $296K | 2026-03-31 |
| Other receipts | OTHER | $331 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: openFEC
Recent Stock Trades
No STOCK Act disclosures on file in the past 180 days.
Legislative Activity
Recent Voting Record (100 shown)
| Date | Bill | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to | |
| 2026-04-30 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed | |
| 2026-04-30 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Agreed to | |
| 2026-04-30 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed | |
| 2026-04-30 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed | |
| 2026-04-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-29 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-29 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-27 | HR7959 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | HR227 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-04-23 | HR5587 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | HR4690 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | HR6387 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | HRES1189 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | HR4690 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | HR6387 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | HRES1189 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | HRES1182 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | HR5201 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | S1020 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | HR2493 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | HR5200 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | HR1681 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | HRES1175 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Failed | |
| 2026-04-17 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-04-16 | HCONRES40 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | HR6398 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | HRES965 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | HR6409 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | HR6398 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | HR6409 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | HRES1156 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | HR1689 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | HRES1174 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | HRES965 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | HRES1174 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | HR7613 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | HR1011 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | HRES1142 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed | |
| 2026-03-27 | HR7084 | Yea-and-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | HRES1142 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | HR8029 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | HRES1128 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | HR8029 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | HR5103 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | HR5103 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | HRES1131 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | HRES1131 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-24 | HR6422 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-19 | HR4638 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | HR556 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-03-18 | HR556 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | HR1958 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | HJRES139 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-03-17 | HR4294 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | S3971 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | HRES1115 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | HRES1115 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | HCONRES38 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | HRES1099 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | HR7744 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | HR7744 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | S723 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | HRES1095 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | HRES1100 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | HRES1095 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | HR6472 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | HR4758 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-02-25 | HR4758 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | HRES1075 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | S2503 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | HR6329 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | HRES1075 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | HR4626 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-24 | HR4626 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-02-12 | HR2189 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HR3617 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | S1383 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | S1383 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HRES1057 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HR3617 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HJRES72 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HR261 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | HR261 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | HRES1057 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-10 | HRES1042 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-02-10 | HRES1042 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-09 | HR1531 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-09 | HR6644 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | HJRES142 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
Bills Sponsored (1 bill introduced)
| Bill | Title | Latest Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR6604 | Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act | Became Public Law No: 117-297. | 2022-12-27 |
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