Born April 10, 1822, James Monroe Whitfield was a fearless abolitionist who used poetry to expose the hypocrisy of a nation built on slavery. His words had the power to influence, and his legacy is being etched across the pages of time. 132 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 9
Al Green
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Voting Record — 497
Yes40%
No58%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Al Green
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 9
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Al's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 46 sponsored · 110 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Rep. Al Green Condemns Trump's 'Art of the Steal' Tariffs and Calls for Impeachment. Watch the clip of Rep. Al Green's floor speech by clicking here: youtu.be/xv7U3EOeBvA
Tune into @CSPAN around 12:00 P.M. ET, depending on how votes are considered. I will speak on the art of the steal. Watch online by clicking here: www.cspan.org
On April 9, 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This historic moment marked the closing of the Civil War to end slavery. 133 Days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
On Apr. 8, 1864, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery passed the U.S. Senate with a 38-6 vote. Though the amendment would not pass the House of Reps. until January 1865, the Senate’s vote was a major step in banning slavery. 134 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountdowntoSRD
Rep. Al Green Questions HUD IG on the Effect of DOGE’s Job Cuts in Preventing Housing Discrimination. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question the witness on the panel by clicking here: youtu.be/Rk5pP2oNv1Q
CONGRESSIONAL ALERT: Rep. Al Green Criticizes GOP for Enabling Musk’s and DOGE’s Destructive Interference in Government. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s opening remarks by clicking here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=awc6...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Al Green Joins Tens of Thousands at the "Hands Off!" Rally in Washington, D.C., Announces Impeachment Plan Against Trump, and Advocates for the Protection of Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. You can access the short 8-minute clip here: youtu.be/AMiimxVNpmI?...
Booker T. Washington, born into slavery on April 5, 1856, rose from bondage to become a powerful voice for Black education and progress. He founded Tuskegee Institute. 137 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountdownToSRD
Congressman Al Green will be in attendance at the Hands Off protest and will share a special message around 1:30 p.m. EST. #Handsoff handsoff2025.com/livestream
On April 4, 1865, President Lincoln visited Richmond, VA, after the Confederate Army evacuated the city. He was greeted by freed African Americans, a testament to the collapse of the Confederacy & the impending end of slavery. 138 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
Today, on the anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, I attended the 2025 National Action Network Convention, reminding us that during these dark times, we must fulfill his legacy of justice & nonviolence by organizing, mobilizing, & fighting for equity for all. #NANCONV2025
On April 3, 1865, Union forces under Major Gen. Godfrey Weitzel occupied Richmond, VA, after Confederate forces, led by Gen. Robert E. Lee, evacuated the city. This pivotal moment accelerated the end of slavery & the Civil War. 139 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
Convention opens TOMORROW at 9AM in NYC. Register now at NANConvention2025.net or on-site.
#NANConv2025
On this day in 1802, Georgia ceded its western lands - now Alabama & Mississippi to the U.S. - but only if slavery remained legal. This deal helped slave states keep power in the Senate, blocking federal action against slavery. 140 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
On April 1, 1807, Ohio’s “Black Laws” barred Black Ohioans from testifying against whites and codified white supremacy. These laws restricted all aspects of Black life, even as Ohio became a refuge for those escaping slavery. 141 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
This Women’s History Month, we honored the resistance of enslaved women who defied brutality, shattered chains, and paved the way for freedom. Their fight is more than an echo from the past - it is a clarion call for justice. 142 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
Forced to work beyond plantations, enslaved women’s labor was leased to factories, universities, & government buildings, while some institutions outright owned them. This reflects how institutions were complicit in slavery. 144 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
MEDIA ADVISORY: Join Congressman Al Green and Local Leaders for an Empowering ‘Know Your Rights’ Session and Passport Day in Texas's Ninth Congressional District. Watch the live stream on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST: www.facebook.com/repalgreen?m...
Quilting served as a quiet form of resistance. Denied the use of bright colors, enslaved women used scraps of fabric to stitch patterns into their bedding and clothing, preserving native African textile traditions. 145 days until Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD
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Voting History497 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
497 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.