Clay Higgins

House · LA · Republican

Born: Aug 24, 1961 (age 65)

Service history (5 terms)

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

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Failed
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4368
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Passed
Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5110 — Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 27, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4665) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4368) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 723 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4365) Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4367) Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill; (H.R. 4368) Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4665) Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 27, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4665) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4368) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 723 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4365) Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4367) Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill; (H.R. 4368) Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4665) Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 26, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4665) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4368) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Consideration of the Resolution — H RES 723 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4365) Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4367) Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill; (H.R. 4368) Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (H.R. 4665) Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 21, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 712 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 684)
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 21, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 712 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1130) Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 684)
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 20, 2023 · House · Passed
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1530 — Veterans Benefits Improvement Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 20, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 2670 (118th Congress)
On Motion to Instruct Conferees — H R 2670 — National Defense Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 112 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 680 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 680 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 2670 (118th Congress)
On Closing Portions of the Conference — H R 2670 — National Defense Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 2670 (118th Congress)
On Motion to go to Conference — H R 2670 — National Defense Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
Native American Child Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 663 — Native American Child Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2023 · House · Passed
A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura VA Clinic.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 475 — To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura VA Clinic
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 18, 2023 · House · Passed
Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3981 — Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
On Passage — H R 1435 — Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1435 — Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 681 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 681 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 13, 2023 · House · Passed
To extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3324 — To extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 13, 2023 · House · Passed
ACRES Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1567 — ACRES Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 492 — Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 13, 2023 · House · Passed
MAHSA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 589 — MAHSA Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Fight CRIME Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3152 — Fight CRIME Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2023 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
On Passage — S J RES 24 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat”.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2023 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
On Passage — S J RES 9 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Sec. 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Passage — H R 4366 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 27, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4366 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Failed
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 26, 2023 · House · Agreed to
HR 4366 (118th Congress)
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4366
Plain-language explanation available