MOST RATEDExclusive | Highest-ranking woman in House calls for ban on sex with Capitol staff after The Post's Ruben Gallego exposé
McClain urged Congress to prohibit lawmakers from having romantic or sexual relationships with congressional staff.
Lisa C. McClain has represented Michigan in the U.S. House since 2021. House Republican Conference Chair.
McClain has served as House Republican Conference chair since 2025.
McClain earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University in 1997 and attended Lansing Community College. After winning election to represent Michigan’s 10th district in 2020, McClain began serving in the U.S. House in 2021. McClain won election to represent Michigan’s 9th district in 2022 and 2024 and became House Republican Conference chair in 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Official portrait, Image courtesy of the Member / Congress.gov
2026 MI U.S. House district 9 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| 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 | NOT VOTING | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | 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 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10167 | Common Cents ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed both | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3074 | Common Cents ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6329 | Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1716 | Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2269 | WIPPES ActCOMMERCE | Passed House | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2869 | EBSA Investigations Transparency ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6502 | College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025EDUCATION | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6337 | ROAD to Housing Act of 2025HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7769 | MINT ActTAXATION | Introduced | 10 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6363 | Build Now Act of 2025HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6270 | Modular Housing Production ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3847 | Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency, and Safety ActSPORTS AND RECREATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDMcClain urged Congress to prohibit lawmakers from having romantic or sexual relationships with congressional staff.

Lisa McClain argues that voters should support Republicans, citing their policies and warning that Democrats could reverse or block them.

McClain called for a bright-line rule barring lawmakers from romantic or sexual relationships with congressional staff.

McClain called for a clear rule against lawmakers having romantic or sexual relationships with congressional staff.

McClain backed the bill as a way to reduce government spending and protect taxpayer dollars.
MOST RATEDMcClain said she would support Miller’s reelection despite the allegations against him.

McClain explained the themes Republicans plan to emphasize in the final weeks before the midterm elections.

McClain presents the Republican case that the midterms turn on limiting government power and protecting individual freedom.

Lisa McClain urged Republican candidates to adapt their messages to their districts, address voters’ concerns about prices and use “communism” rather than “socialism” in attacks on Democrats.

McClain developed and circulated the GOP’s “common sense vs. communist crazy” message for the midterms.
MOST RATEDMcClain cited the debunked claim in a television interview, and the network later issued a clarification.

McClain said she supports candidates with an R by their name, a position the article contrasts with Mike Rogers’ appeal to Democrats.

McClain argued at a campaign rally that El-Sayed’s healthcare position was inconsistent because his wife does not treat patients for free.
MOST RATEDMcClain urged Congress to prohibit lawmakers from having romantic or sexual relationships with congressional staff.
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