Derek Schmidt — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for KS's 2nd Congressional District · Republican
Derek Schmidt is a Republican U.S. Representative for KS's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks Derek Schmidt's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2025.
Derek Schmidt's Voting Record at a Glance
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 93.29% of the time (6.71% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 275 bills, 7 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Derek Schmidt Votes On
Climate Change
Immigration
Taxation
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Derek Schmidt Voted on Recent Bills
Yea on “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.” (2025-11-20) — Passed
Yea on “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2025-09-04) — Failed
Nay on “Rescissions Act of 2025” (2025-07-17) — Failed
Nay on “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (2025-07-03) — Failed
Yea on “Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".” (2025-05-22) — Passed
Nay on “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025” (2026-03-25) — Failed
When Derek Schmidt Broke With the Republican Party
Derek Schmidt has voted against the Republican majority on about 6.7% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Aye on “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.” (2026-05-15) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted Nay on “Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act” (2026-03-04) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.