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Seat

Representative for North Carolina District 12

Born

May 27, 1946

Age 79

Phone

(202) 225-1510

Office

2436 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|North Carolina District 12

Alma S. Adams

Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford County in the North Carolina General Assembly from her appointment in April 1994 until her election to Congress, succeeded by Ralph C. Johnson.

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Voting Record — 499

Yes41%

No58%

Present1%

Not Voting0%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 12

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Alma S. Adams

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNorth Carolina District 12

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Alma S.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 123 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 17(source)

Today, I am proud to join my @houseagdems.bsky.social colleagues in urging Speaker Johnson to reconsider the proposed cuts to SNAP. I will never stop fighting to protect this invaluable program that thousands of 12th District families need to survive. More: hayes.house.gov/press-releas...

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 12(source)

Closing the Department of Education is an attack on our children. abcnews.go.com/Politics/vid...

Video Rep. Alma Adams on Dept. of Education layoffs: ‘It’s an attack on our children’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) from North Carolina on the impact the Department of Education layoffs will have on schools and students across the country.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 8(source)

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to all the women who’ve been breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and making history—while looking fabulous doing it. Let’s keep proving men wrong, ladies!

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 5(source)

REMINDER: Tomorrow I will be hosting an in-person town hall. I hope to see you there. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Rep. Adams Town Hall Constituent Sign Up

Residents of the 12th District wishing to attend the event are highly encouraged to sign up using the form below.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 5(source)

NEWS: Reps. Adams, Lee Lead Call to Committee Leadership to Investigate Illegal Actions at Dept. of Education adams.house.gov/media-center...

Reps. Adams, Lee Lead Call to Committee Leadership to Investigate Illegal Actions at Dept. of Education

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD (NC-12) Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) led their colleagues on a letter calling for House Committee leadership to investigate the Trump admini...

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govMar 4(source)

President Trump’s withdrawal of support for Ukraine shows he’s always going to put his ego before our allies, even if it means siding with Putin and threatening democracy around the world. I’m proud to continue to support Ukraine in their fight—even when this administration won’t.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 27(source)

The Trump Administration is once again using the federal government to attack teachers, students, and schools that dare to promote fairness and inclusion. I won’t stand by while they use the Department of Education as a tool for division and fear. More: adams.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Adams' Statement on Trump Administration's "End DEI" Portal

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Ranking Member of the House Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee and Founding Chairwoman of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, released the fol...

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 25(source)

Tonight, I have no choice but to vote against House Republican's cruel and fiscally irresponsible budget. adams.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Adams' Statement on House GOP Leadership's Cruel Budget Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 20(source)

NEWS: Rep. Adams Responds to Suspension of Critical 1890 Scholars Program. adams.house.gov/media-center...

REP. ADAMS RESPONDS TO SUSPENSION OF CRITICAL 1890 SCHOLARS PROGRAM

harlotte, N.C. ‒ Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Senior Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and Founding Chairwoman of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Cau...

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 20(source)

My statement on one month of the Trump Administration:

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 19(source)

Due to inclement weather, Congresswoman Alma Adams' in-person town hall has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025. adams.house.gov/media-center...

RESCHEDULED: REP. ADAMS IN-PERSON TOWN HALL

Charlotte, N.C. ‒ Due to inclement weather, Congresswoman Alma Adams' in-person town hall has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 7(source)

Please join me on Monday for a telephone town hall. I look forward to hearing your concerns.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 6(source)

Today, I was proud to cosponsor the Taxpayer Data Protection Act that would prevent Elon Musk and others in the future from accessing hard working Americans’ sensitive taxpayer data. Read More: adams.house.gov/media-center...

Rep. Adams, House Democrats Introduce New Bill To Stop Musk From Invading Americans’ Privacy

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD (D-NC-12) joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 4(source)

Elon Musk was not elected by the people, and he is not the President.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govFeb 4(source)

My statement on Elon Musks' unprecedented access to federal government infrastructure:

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House DPCC@dpcc.house.govJan 22(source)

House Republicans support freeing violent felons who brutally attacked police officers on January 6. The Republican decision to release these dangerous criminals into our communities makes America less safe.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govJan 20(source)

My statement on MLK Day:

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govJan 15(source)

To the First, Foremost and Finest, Happy Founders Day to all my sorors! I’m proud to introduce this legislation honoring the over 1000 chapters worldwide of Alpha Kappa Alpha, our 120,000 members, and the 117 years of volunteering and service we do for our communities.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govJan 14(source)

The Federal Highway Administration is releasing over $300 million to help repair highways in areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Thank you to Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Federal Government for working around the clock to help North Carolinians affected by this awful storm.

Rep. Alma S. Adams Ph.D.@adams.house.govDec 30(source)

North Carolina is stronger for their service in the US House. When the people of our state get their fair share of democracy in fair maps, there will be many big shoes to fill.

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Sponsored Bills(21)

H.R. 8399 (119th)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow certain funds to be used for incremental cos…
H. Res. 1183 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Materna…
H.R. 8211 (119th)
Army Security Agency Monument Act
H.R. 8074 (119th)
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and…
H.R. 7522 (119th)
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that d…

Cosponsored Bills(123)

H.R. 8521 (119th)
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8356 (119th)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the removal of the record of default fr…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8351 (119th)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove from a borrower's credit history the rec…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8333 (119th)
To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8361 (119th)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove all adverse credit history related to a …
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

499 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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