Gus Bilirakis — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for FL's 12th Congressional District · Republican
Gus Bilirakis is a Republican U.S. Representative for FL's 12th Congressional District. This page tracks Gus Bilirakis's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2007.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 94.74% of the time (5.26% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 3309 bills, 175 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Gus Bilirakis Votes On
Climate Change
Taxation
Immigration
Defense Spending
Health Insurance
Renewable Energy
How Gus Bilirakis 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
Yea on “Clergy Act” (2026-04-27) — Passed
When Gus Bilirakis Broke With the Republican Party
Gus Bilirakis has voted against the Republican majority on about 5.3% 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 — Agreed to.
Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-14) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (2025-09-10) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.