Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS-4): Voting Record & 2026 Race

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Key votes cast by Rep. Estes 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	NOT VOTING	YEA 138–60	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	NOT VOTING	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.R. 10334	EFIN Verification Act of 2026TAXATION	Out of committee	3 COSPON.
H.R. 10431	U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026TAXATION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 8101	Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)TAXATION	Introduced	23 COSPON.
H.R. 7520	Efficiency Adjustment Delay ActHEALTH	Introduced	14 COSPON.
H.R. 7096	Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care ActHEALTH	Introduced	10 COSPON.
H.R. 6569	Executive Action Cost Transparency ActECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 5036	To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 4792	Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025HEALTH	Introduced	19 COSPON.
H.R. 2545	Financing Our Energy Future ActTAXATION	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 2423	Unfair Tax Prevention ActTAXATION	Introduced	24 COSPON.
H.R. 2251	Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT	Introduced	16 COSPON.
H.R. 2186	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules.TAXATION	Introduced	1 COSPON.

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AccountingtodaySep 15

Lawmakers introduce bill to stop fraudulent tax returns

Estes introduced the bipartisan bill and said it would prevent fraudulent IRS returns through EFIN verification.

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Kansas ReflectorAug 5

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids and other U.S. House incumbents secure primary victories

Ron Estes won the Republican primary and is set to face Katy Tyndell in November.

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The Wichita Eagle3d ago

Fact Check: Where candidates for 4th Congressional District stand on Iran War

Estes says Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons and hopes the conflict ends swiftly.

Foreign policyINFORMATIONAL

The Wichita EagleSep 28

Fact Check: Where candidates for 4th Congressional District stand on abortion

Estes says life begins at conception and describes family-related tax policies as part of his position.

AbortionINFORMATIONAL

news.bloomberglaw.comSep 27

Week in Insights: Anti-DST Plan Fails to Resolve Long-Term Issues

Estes’ proposal aims to deter foreign digital services taxes, but the commentary argues it leaves the underlying international tax problem unresolved.

Taxes50%

KSN-TVSep 16

Who is running in the Kansas U.S. House District 4 race?

Ron Estes is seeking reelection after representing Kansas’s 4th District since 2017.

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AccountingtodaySep 15 · 2 MIN READ

Lawmakers introduce bill to stop fraudulent tax returns

Estes introduced the bipartisan bill and said it would prevent fraudulent IRS returns through EFIN verification.

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Ron Estes at a glance

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Ron Estes’s record in the 119th Congress

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2026 election: Kansas’s 4th District

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2026 KS U.S. House district 4 general election · 2026-11-03

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