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.

Michael Simpson's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 85.91% — cast 372 of 433 roll-call votes (missed 61).
• 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

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Yea on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — 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.

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