Michael Simpson — Voting Record & Political Positions
U.S. Representative for ID's 2nd Congressional District · Republican
Michael Simpson is a Republican U.S. Representative for ID's 2nd Congressional District. This page tracks Michael Simpson's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 1999.
Party-line voting: votes with Republican 94.03% of the time (5.97% of votes break with the party).
Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1997 bills, 109 of which were enacted into law.
Top Issues Michael Simpson Votes On
Climate Change
Taxation
Immigration
Defense Spending
Renewable Energy
Health Insurance
How Michael Simpson 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
Nay 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 Michael Simpson Broke With the Republican Party
Michael Simpson has voted against the Republican majority on about 6% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:
Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted No on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.
Voted Yea on “ROTOR Act” (2026-02-24) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
Voted No on “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-22) while most Republicans voted Yea — Failed.