Bruce Westerman

House · AR · Republican

Born: Nov 18, 1967 (age 58)

Service history (6 terms)

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114th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, AR, Republican (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

YeaproceduralMar 11, 2021 · House · Failed
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1446 — Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 11, 2021 · House · Passed
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 11, 2021 · House · Failed
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8 — Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1446
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Passed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NaysubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 842 — Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 842 — Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 842
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 842
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 198 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 198 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 188 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act; H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 9, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 842) to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1446) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 188 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act; H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 4, 2021 · House · Passed
For the People Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1 — For the People Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 4, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1 — For the People Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 4, 2021 · House · Passed
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1280 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 4, 2021 · House · Failed
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1280 — George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 3, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
NaysubstantiveMar 3, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Failed
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Agreed to
For the People Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 1
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) For the People Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 2, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) For the People Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 27, 2021 · House · Failed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 1319 — American Rescue Plan Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 166 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Passage — H R 803 — Colorado Wilderness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 26, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 803 — Colorado Wilderness Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 26, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 803
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 25, 2021 · House · Passed
Equality Act
Table Motion to Reconsider — H R 5 — Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 25, 2021 · House · Passed
Equality Act
On Passage — H R 5 — Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 25, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
PRRADA
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 1192 — Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 546 — Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 147 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) the Colorado Wilderness Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) the Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 147 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) the Colorado Wilderness Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) the Equality Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 24, 2021 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveFeb 24, 2021 · House · Passed
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the Colonel Carlyle Smitty Harris Post Office.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 208 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the “Colonel Carlyle ’Smitty’ Harris Post Office”
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Passed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 447 — National Apprenticeship Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Failed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Failed
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Agreed to
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 447
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 5, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 101 — Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030
Plain-language explanation available