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Kweisi Mfume

U.S. Representative, Maryland 7th district · Democrat

12 statements indexed, set against 645 recorded votes.

First took office
January 6, 1987
Terms served
9 terms in the House
Current term
January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027
Born
October 24, 1948

Sources: Clerk of the House and congress-legislators.

645
recorded votes
239
voted for
360
voted against
42
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

2026-06-24

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, I missed votes due to my obligations given that it was Maryland's primary election day. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 223 and YEA on Roll Call No. 224.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, June 24, 2026, p. E615

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 24, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2026-03-18

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A DEDICATED BALTIMOREAN PUBLIC SERVANT, MRS. ELLA HILLEN PIERCE

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

House floor · Congressional Record, March 18, 2026, p. E233

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Ella Hillen Pierce, a devoted civil servant who dedicated herself to the City of Baltimore and its people.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, March 18, 2026, p. E233

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 18, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2026-02-02

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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

House floor · Congressional Record, February 2, 2026, p. H1942

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for yielding but for also helping to sponsor this very, very important Special Order on the fact that this is Black History Month technically.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, February 2, 2026, p. H1942

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 2, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2026-01-06

JANUARY 6 ATTACK

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

House floor · Congressional Record, January 6, 2026, p. H8

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from South Carolina for yielding and the gentleman from Maryland for his co-participation. Mr. Speaker, 5 years ago at this time, those of us who were in this Chamber could hear the sound of glass being swept up outside of this door.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, January 6, 2026, p. H8

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 6, 2026.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-12-11

PAYING TRIBUTE TO A DEDICATED CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER, MS. DEBORAH PERRY

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

House floor · Congressional Record, December 11, 2025, p. E1181

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a congressional staffer who has played an indispensable role in Maryland's 7th Congressional District. She began her well-deserved retirement this year after over 29 years of service to the United States Congress and the people of Baltimore, Ms.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, December 11, 2025, p. E1181

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 11, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-12-11

HONORING ARTHUR "SQUEAKY" KIRK

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

House floor · Congressional Record, December 11, 2025, p. E1177

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beloved figure in Baltimore City, Mr. Arthur ``Squeaky'' Kirk, a man I have had the honor of working alongside many times in our shared community.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, December 11, 2025, p. E1177

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 11, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-10-17

PAYING TRIBUTE TO A GREAT AUTHOR, DIRECTOR, AND BALTIMOREAN: JOHN WATERS

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

House floor · Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E972

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the artistic brilliance of legendary filmmaker and beloved Baltimorean, John Waters, for his outstanding contributions to the film industry. Affectionately dubbed the ``Pope of Trash'' by William S.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E972

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 17, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-10-17

RECOGNIZING A MAGNANIMOUS MEDIA MOGUL: MR. BYRON ALLEN

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

House floor · Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E969

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an accomplished media mogul, Mr. Byron Allen, who has embodied the ideals of persistence, innovation, and integrity throughout his life and career.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E969

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 17, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-10-17

HONORING MR. DENZEL WASHINGTON: NO ROLE TOO BIG

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

House floor · Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E965

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an esteemed artist who truly needs no introduction: actor, producer, and director, Denzel Washington. The two-time Oscar winner and Tony Award recipient has carved a path for actors and performers who seek to dedicate their lives to the pursuit of artistic accomplishment.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E965

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 17, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-10-17

RECOGNIZING MS. AVA DUVERNAY: ART AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE

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

House floor · Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E961

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a trailblazing woman who fearlessly creates works of art that serve as a compelling force for change. Award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Ava DuVernay grew up in the communities of Lynwood and Compton, in California, and spent her summers visiting her father's home state of Alabama.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, October 17, 2025, p. E961

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 17, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-04-07

HONORING A HERO FOCUSED ON GIVING BACK: DR. MICHAEL L. ZOLLICOFFER, M.D.

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

House floor · Congressional Record, April 7, 2025, p. E293

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a beloved native son of Baltimore, Dr. Michael L. Zollicoffer, M.D. Dr. Z, as he's known to most of his patients, is a physician of boundless compassion and enthusiasm, and he has spent more than 35 years breaking down barriers to healthcare for all Baltimoreans, regardless of their ability to pay.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, April 7, 2025, p. E293

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

Set against the record

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

2025-02-27

REMEMBERING HISTORY AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

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

House floor · Congressional Record, February 27, 2025, p. H901

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about two things, one particularly of import and interest, because we are exiting what we have come to know in this country as Black History Month and the other more pertinent in terms of the current news and what is going on, particularly what has been going on over the last month and a half.”

Kweisi Mfume, Congressional Record, February 27, 2025, p. H901

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 27, 2025.

This passage has not been rendered into plain English yet. What is above is the member's own words, exactly as the Record prints them.

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 Kweisi Mfume as speaking in 27 items of business across 21 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 Kweisi Mfume, 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 PassageNayPassed
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 ResolutionYeaPassed
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 ResolutionNayPassed
28022-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn PassageNayPassed
27922-Jul-2026H R 7008Stop Insider Trading ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27822-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On PassageNayPassed
27722-Jul-2026H R 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
27622-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
27522-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed 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 AmendmentNoAgreed to
27221-Jul-2026H R 9770Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesOn PassageNayPassed
27121-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn PassageNayPassed
27021-Jul-2026H R 6955Main Street ActOn Motion to RecommitYeaFailed
26921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26821-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26721-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26621-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26521-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
26421-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
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 AmendmentNoFailed
26121-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed
26021-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoAgreed to
25921-Jul-2026H R 8800On Agreeing to the AmendmentOn Agreeing to the AmendmentNoFailed

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.