Michael C. Burgess

House · TX · Republican

Born: Dec 23, 1950

Service history (11 terms)

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108th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2003-01-07 to 2005-01-03)
109th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2007-01-04 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2009-01-06 to 2011-01-03)
112th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2011-01-05 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2013-01-03 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)

Recorded votes (2219 on record)

YeasubstantiveJun 17, 2021 · House · Passed
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
On Passage — S 475 — Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Passed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Passage — H R 1187 — ESG Disclosure Simplification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1187 — ESG Disclosure Simplification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Failed
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1187
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 16, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 479 — Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Failed
LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1443 — LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3325 — To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Failed
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 239 — Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies and establish a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 473 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 15, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies and establish a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 473 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) ESG Disclosure Simplification Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
On Passage — H R 3237 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 20, 2021 · House · Failed
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3237 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
On Passage — H R 3233 — National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 13, 2021.
On Motion to Table — H RES 414 — Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members & staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the CDC & Prevention May 13, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 409 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 409 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
On Passage — H R 1629 — Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 19, 2021 · House · Passed
Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative’s commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 275 — Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative’s commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 18, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
NaysubstantiveMay 18, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 403 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1629,the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act; and H. Res. 275, condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, GA on March 16, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 18, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 403 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1629,the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act; and H. Res. 275, condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, GA on March 16, 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 18, 2021 · House · Passed
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 937 — COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 18, 2021 · House · Passed
VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2911 — VA Transparency & Trust Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 14, 2021 · House · Passed
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On Passage — H R 1065 — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2877 — Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2021 · House · Passed
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
On Passage — H R 2547 — Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 13, 2021 · House · Failed
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2547
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 13, 2021 · House · Failed
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2547
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2547
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 12, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION
NaysubstantiveMay 12, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 380 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 12, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 380 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveMay 12, 2021 · House · Failed
Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1629 — Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 22, 2021 · House · Passed
Table Motion to Reconsider — MOTION
NaysubstantiveApr 22, 2021 · House · Passed
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
On Passage — H R 51 — Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 22, 2021 · House · Failed
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 51 — Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 21, 2021 · House · Passed
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1392 — Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 21, 2021 · House · Passed
Access to Counsel Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1573 — Access to Counsel Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 21, 2021 · House · Failed
Access to Counsel Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1573 — Access to Counsel Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 21, 2021 · House · Passed
NO BAN Act
On Passage — H R 1333 — NO BAN Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 21, 2021 · House · Failed
NO BAN Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1333 — NO BAN Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Agree to a Resolution — MOTION
NaysubstantiveApr 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 330 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) Washington, D.C. Admission Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) Access to Counsel Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) NO BAN Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 330 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) Washington, D.C. Admission Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) Access to Counsel Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) NO BAN Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
On Motion to Table — H RES 331 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 130 — Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Plain-language explanation available