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Clay Higgins

U.S. Representative, Louisiana 3rd district · Republican

12 statements indexed, set against 645 recorded votes.

First took office
January 3, 2017
Terms served
5 terms in the House
Current term
January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027
Born
August 24, 1961

Sources: Clerk of the House and congress-legislators.

645
recorded votes
463
voted for
161
voted against
18
did not vote
12
statements indexed

What is on this page

Every recorded vote of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists this member, taken from their own per-vote records. Nothing is sampled and nothing is left out.

The House votes Yea and Nay on the floor and Aye and No in the Committee of the Whole. They are different words for the same two answers, and the site keeps the word the Clerk recorded as well as which side it fell on.

The statements are not complete and are not meant to be. A measure with no statement against it means only that none has been indexed here.

What was said, and what was done

2026-08-10

HONORING THE CHAMPAGNE FAMILY AND 100 YEARS OF CHAMPAGNE'S MARCHE

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, August 10, 2026, p. E781

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Champagne family and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Champagne's Marche, a family-owned business that has served the people of Louisiana with exceptional service for three generations exemplifying a commitment to family and community.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, August 10, 2026, p. E781

Remarks in the Congressional Record of August 10, 2026.

In plain English

They spoke to honor the Champagne family. Their store, Champagne's Marche, is 100 years old. They say the family has run it for three generations. They say it has served people in Louisiana with great service. They say the family shows a strong care for family and community.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-22

AMERICA 250

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5167

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and express gratitude for my dear friend and chief of staff, Andrew David, who is seated next to me here.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5167

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

In plain English

They rise to honor their chief of staff, Andrew David. They call him a dear friend. They say he is seated next to them. They thank the gentlewoman for giving them time to speak.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-20

DESTRUCTION OF HAZARDOUS IMPORTS ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4638

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2715 ensures that contaminated imports, ranging from radioactive seafood to illegal Chinese vapes, do not reach American consumers and cause harm.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, July 20, 2026, p. H4638

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 20, 2026.

In plain English

They speak in support of H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act. They thank another member for giving them time to speak. They say the bill keeps contaminated imports away from American shoppers. They say those imports include radioactive seafood and illegal Chinese vapes. They say the bill would stop such goods from causing harm.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-15

RODNEY C. HAMILTON SR. VA CLINIC

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, July 15, 2026, p. H4475

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for allowing me to speak on behalf of an American patriot who was a man amongst men, Mr. Speaker, Rodney C. Hamilton.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, July 15, 2026, p. H4475

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 15, 2026.

In plain English

They speak to honor Rodney C. Hamilton. They call him an American patriot and a man among men. They thank a colleague for the chance to speak about him.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-06-24

HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JOHN NOBLE, JR.

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, June 24, 2026, p. E615

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to memorialize the life of Dr. John Noble, Jr., an accomplished doctor, community leader, and friend. Dr. Noble led a remarkable career as an orthopaedic surgeon.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, June 24, 2026, p. E615

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 24, 2026.

In plain English

A tribute to Dr. John Noble, Jr., who has died. The speaker calls him a skilled doctor, a community leader, and a friend. They say he had a remarkable career as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-12

NATIONAL JUBILEE OF PRAYER, PRAISE, AND THANKSGIVING

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. H3387

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend and my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is a humbling moment for us to acknowledge that we are failed and fallen humans in the presence of God in service to our fellow man standing in the Chamber of the people's House.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. H3387

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 12, 2026.

In plain English

They thank a colleague for yielding time. They say it is a humbling moment to admit that people fail and fall short. They say this is said before God, while serving others, in the people's House.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-04-21

CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM CAUCUS AND TIMOTHY REITZ

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, April 21, 2026, p. H3037

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I am so honored just to stand in this august body in support of my friend and brother, Tim Reitz.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, April 21, 2026, p. H3037

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 21, 2026.

In plain English

They thank a Member from Texas for giving them time to speak. They say they feel honored to stand in the House chamber. They speak in support of Tim Reitz, who they call their friend and brother.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-25

MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL ACT OF 2025

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, March 25, 2026, p. H2704

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H.R. 5103. As a proud cosponsor of H.R. 5103, I stand with Representative McGuire and my Republican colleagues to deliver on President Trump's vision for our Nation's capital.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, March 25, 2026, p. H2704

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 25, 2026.

In plain English

They speak in support of H.R. 5103. They say they are a proud cosponsor of the bill. They say they stand with Representative McGuire and their Republican colleagues. They say this delivers on President Trump's vision for the nation's capital.

Set against the record
Spoke and voted on this measure

H R 5103: On Motion to Recommit · Clay Higgins voted against (Nay)

Roll Call 100, 119th Congress, 2nd Session

The remarks and the vote are both on H.R. 5103 on this day. Clay Higgins voted Nay on on motion to recommit. The site records that they concern the same measure and has not read one against the other.

2025-11-18

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, November 18, 2025, p. H4740

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for yielding, and I thank my colleague Mr. Raskin for the salient points that he has brought to this debate.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, November 18, 2025, p. H4740

Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 18, 2025.

In plain English

They thank their colleague from South Carolina, Mr. Norman, for yielding time. They also thank their colleague Mr. Raskin. They say Mr. Raskin brought important points to the debate.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-17

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POLICING PROTECTION ACT

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 17, 2025, p. H4385

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, let me just diplomatically address a couple of the accusations here regarding the nature of my bill. The gentlewoman acknowledged that there is danger involved, yes.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, September 17, 2025, p. H4385

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 17, 2025.

In plain English

They say they want to answer some claims about their bill. They say they will answer in a polite way. They say the other member agreed that there is danger involved.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-09

PEOPLE ARE SICK AND TIRED (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Roy of Texas was recog

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 9, 2025, p. H4159

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy), my colleague and friend, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I would prefer not to have to expound upon this topic.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, September 9, 2025, p. H4159

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 9, 2025.

In plain English

They thank the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Roy, for yielding time. They call him a colleague and a friend. They say they would rather not have to speak at length on this topic.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-09

PEOPLE ARE SICK AND TIRED (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Roy of Texas was recog

Remarks what was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here

House floor · Congressional Record, September 9, 2025, p. H4161

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding me additional time to address these issues. Our sovereign border, Mr. Speaker, our southern border is 1,954 miles long.”

Clay Higgins, Congressional Record, September 9, 2025, p. H4161

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 9, 2025.

In plain English

They thank a colleague from Texas for giving extra speaking time. They say the topic is the country's southern border. They say that border is 1,954 miles long.

Set against the record

Nothing on this site is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

Where the words are

The Congressional Record marks Clay Higgins as speaking in 23 items of business across 22 sitting days of this Congress. 12 statements indexed here so far.

That count is where to look, not how much was said. Most appearances are procedural: a yield of time, a request to revise and extend, a call for the yeas and nays.

It is also a floor and not a total. The count comes from the Record's own metadata, which tags who spoke in each item of business, and that tagging is not complete: checking the text turns up passages by members the metadata does not tag at all. A member may have said more than this says.

The eight most recent, each linking to that day's Record at govinfo.

Every recorded vote

All 645 recorded votes of the 119th Congress in which the Clerk of the House lists Clay Higgins, newest first. The most recent 25 are below and the rest load on request. Each roll number links to the official record of that vote.

RollDateMeasure SubjectQuestionVoted Outcome
28323-Jul-2026H R 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn PassageYeaPassed
28223-Jul-2026H CON RES 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranOn Agreeing to the ResolutionNayPassed
28122-Jul-2026H CON RES 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaPassed
28022-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn PassageYeaPassed
27922-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn Motion to RecommitNayFailed
27822-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On PassageYeaPassed
27722-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Motion to RecommitNayFailed
27622-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
27522-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
27422-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27322-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
27221-Jul-2026H R 9770Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesOn PassageYeaPassed
27121-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn PassageYeaPassed
27021-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn Motion to RecommitNayFailed
26921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26821-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26721-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26621-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26521-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
26421-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26321-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26221-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26121-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed
26021-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeAgreed to
25921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAyeFailed

620 more, loaded from the published roll call list

What this covers

Up to 12 of this member's most recent floor remarks, taken verbatim from the Congressional Record with the page each is printed on. Procedural turns are left out: yielding time, reserving time, moving to suspend the rules.

Not covered.

A vote shown against remarks means the member spoke on that measure and voted on it the same day. It is not a claim that the words and the vote agree or disagree.