Rep. Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-6): Voting Record & 2026 Race

Key votes cast by Rep. Palmer in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	REP MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 16	S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act	YEA	YEA 191–14	Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 202–9	Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	YEA	YEA 210–1	Passed 214–208
SEP 16	H.R. 10326PROOF Act	YEA	YEA 210–1	Passed 217–207
SEP 16	H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 352–72
SEP 16	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 262–159
SEP 15	H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 203–7	Passed 220–204
SEP 15	H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	YEA	YEA 212–1	Passed 216–211
SEP 15	H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	YEA	YEA 195–17	Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 130–79	Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2978GUARD Act	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 138–60	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 165–33	Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED
SEP 03	H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 203–2	Passed 237–169
SEP 02	H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 218–201
SEP 02	H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre…	YEA	YEA 211–0	Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED
SEP 01	H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 209–2	Passed 219–196
SEP 01	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 193–19	Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 32LACA	YEA	YEA 186–10	Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	YEA	YEA 187–8	Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED
JUL 23	H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 232–188
JUL 23	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 207–4	Passed 214–208

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
H.J.Res. 20	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".ENERGY	Became law	29 COSPON.
H.R. 9617	CHARM ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Passed House	1 COSPON.
H.R. 8467	ZOMBIE ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Passed House	0 COSPON.
H.R. 6373	Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Out of committee	11 COSPON.
H.R. 2076	Lulu’s LawSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS	Out of committee	3 COSPON.
H.R. 7934	Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Out of committee	1 COSPON.
H.R. 1731	Standard FEES ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS	Out of committee	2 COSPON.
H.J.Res. 211	Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 6102	Citizen Ballot Protection ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Introduced	2 COSPON.
H.R. 4609	To extend the authority to carry out the Defense Production Act of 1950.GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 4370	SAMS Act of 2025ENERGY	Introduced	48 COSPON.
H.R. 2953	ALERT ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Introduced	1 COSPON.

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Gary Palmer's CHARM Act passes to reduce America's reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals

Palmer’s bill to recover critical minerals from domestic sources passed the House.

Environment81%

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Alabama leads 41-member congressional showdown with Mexico over Vulcan seizure: 'No American company should have its property seized'

Palmer co-led the letter and said no American company should have its property seized by a foreign government.

Foreign policy75%

Earth.OrgMar 31

What to Know About the EPA’s Proposed Revision of the Clean Water Act

Rep. Gary Palmer expressed confidence that the rule change would protect farmers and businesses while maintaining water quality.

Environment▲ 3 · ▼ 1

Alliance for American ManufacturingMar 30

Buy America Mitigates Cybersecurity Threats to America’s Water Infrastructure

Representative Palmer questioned utility experts on whether Buy America requirements effectively mitigate cybersecurity risks from adversaries like China.

Foreign policy83%

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Gary Palmer encourages Alabamians to cancel Mexican vacation plans: 'Let them know that it's because of Vulcan'

Gary Palmer called for accountability after a tribunal ruling in Vulcan Materials’ dispute with Mexico and urged companies to consider other locations.

Foreign policy50%

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Manufacture Alabama endorses Gary Palmer for reelection ahead of Aug. 11 special primary

Manufacture Alabama endorsed Palmer for reelection, and he said he would continue advocating for the state’s manufacturers.

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Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer Announce Environment Subcommittee Hearing on Critical Material Supply Chains

Congressman Palmer co-announced the subcommittee hearing focused on modernizing environmental laws to improve national security and economic growth.

Economy60%

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Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Rules Committee Hearing on Permitting Reform Legislation

Chairman Palmer advocated for three permitting reform bills to reduce EPA regulatory oversight during a Rules Committee hearing.

Economy57%

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Gary Palmer's CHARM Act passes to reduce America's reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals

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