Kweisi Mfume

House · MD · Democrat

Born: Oct 24, 1948 (age 78)

Service history (9 terms)

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100th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (1987-01-06 to 1989-01-03)
101th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (1989-01-03 to 1991-01-03)
102th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (1991-01-03 to 1993-01-03)
103th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (1993-01-05 to 1995-01-03)
104th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (1995-01-04 to 1996-02-18)
116th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (2020-05-05 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, MD, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

NaysubstantiveJul 12, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2670) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 582
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2670) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 582 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2670) National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 11, 2023 · House · Passed
250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1096 — 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 11, 2023 · House · Passed
Improving Access to Small Business Information Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1548 — Improving Access to Small Business Information Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 23, 2023 · House · Passed
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 3564 — Middle Class Borrower Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 23, 2023 · House · Failed
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3564 — Middle Class Borrower Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2023 · House · Failed
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3564
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 22, 2023 · House · Passed
Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 461 — Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 22, 2023 · House · Passed
Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 529 — Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 22, 2023 · House · Passed
Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 529 — Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Passed
Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 521 — Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Passed
CHOICE Arrangement Act
On Passage — H R 3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 21, 2023 · House · Failed
CHOICE Arrangement Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Agreed to
CHOICE Arrangement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3799
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Agreed to
CHOICE Arrangement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3799
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Failed
CHOICE Arrangement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3799
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 21, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H J RES 45 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 21, 2023 · House · Failed
Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California.
On Motion to Table — H RES 521 — Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3799) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for health reimbursement arrangements integrated with individual health insurance coverage; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 461) condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 524 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act; consideration of (H.R. 3799) the CHOICE Arrangement Act; consideration of (H. Res. 461) Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 21, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3799) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for health reimbursement arrangements integrated with individual health insurance coverage; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 461) condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 524 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act; consideration of (H.R. 3799) the CHOICE Arrangement Act; consideration of (H. Res. 461) Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 21, 2023 · House · Passed
To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the "Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3672 — To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the “Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 20, 2023 · House · Passed
Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1606 — Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 15, 2023 · House · Passed
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 288 — Separation of Powers Restoration Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 15, 2023 · House · Failed
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 288 — Separation of Powers Restoration Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralJun 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District.
On Motion to Table — H RES 489 — Censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California’s 30th Congressional District
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
On Passage — H R 1640 — Save Our Gas Stoves Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1640
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1640
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 277 — REINS Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 277 — REINS Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 14, 2023 · House · Failed
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 277
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 377 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
On Passage — H R 1615 — Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Agreed to
Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1615
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 13, 2023 · House · Failed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — 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
NaysubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
On Passage — H J RES 44 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ’Stabilizing Braces’”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3099 — Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 495 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 44); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640)
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 495 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 44); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288); providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640)
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 6, 2023 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 463 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) REINS Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) Separation of Powers Restoration Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) Save Our Stoves Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJun 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 463 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) REINS Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) Separation of Powers Restoration Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) Save Our Stoves Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Middle Market IPO Cost Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2812 — Middle Market IPO Cost Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 5, 2023 · House · Passed
Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2793 — Encouraging Public Offerings Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 1, 2023 · House · Passed
Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2797 — Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023
Plain-language explanation available