Ron Estes

House · KS · Republican

Born: Jul 19, 1956 (age 70)

Service history (5 terms)

115th Congress — House, KS, Republican (2017-04-25 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress — House, KS, Republican (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress — House, KS, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress — House, KS, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress — House, KS, Republican (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · House · Failed
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3091
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 17, 2023 · House · Passed
In the matter of George Santos.
On Motion to Refer — H RES 114 — In the matter of George Santos
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 398 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2494) the POLICE Act; (H.R. 3091) the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; and (H. Con. Res. 40) Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 398 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2494) the POLICE Act; (H.R. 3091) the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; and (H. Con. Res. 40) Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2023 · House · Passed
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 363 — Expressing support for recognizing “National Police Week”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2023 · House · Passed
NDO Fairness Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3089 — NDO Fairness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
TRANQ Research Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1734 — TRANQ Research Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
On Passage — H R 1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 11, 2023 · House · Failed
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · House · Passed
Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 2 — Secure the Border Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 11, 2023 · House · Failed
Secure the Border Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2 — Secure the Border Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 383 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) Secure the Border Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 383
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 383 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) Secure the Border Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1715 — Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · House · Passed
Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 676 — Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 28, 2023 · House · Passed
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On Passage — H J RES 39 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414”
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 30 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1339 — Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 2811 (118th Congress)
On Passage — H R 2811 — Limit, Save, Grow Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 26, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 2811 (118th Congress)
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2811 — Limit, Save, Grow Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1353 — ALERT Parity Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 327 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) Limit, Save, Grow Act, and providing for consideration of (H.J.Res.39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Dept. of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414”
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 327 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) Limit, Save, Grow Act, and providing for consideration of (H.J.Res.39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Dept. of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414”
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 311 — Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 90 — Demanding that the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · House · Passed
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 734 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 20, 2023 · House · Failed
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 734 — Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 734
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · House · Passed
Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1149 — Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · House · Passed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
On Passage — H J RES 42 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 18, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H J RES 27 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Revised Definition of ’Waters of the United States’ ”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 298 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res 42) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 18, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 298 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res 42) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · House · Passed
Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 240 — Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 17, 2023 · House · Passed
USA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1151 — Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Passed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Passage — H R 1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 30, 2023 · House · Failed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Failed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Failed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · House · Failed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · House · Failed
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Lower Energy Costs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available