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Representative for North Carolina District 8

Born

April 24, 1966

Age 60

Phone

(202) 225-1976

Office

126 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Republican|North Carolina District 8

Mark Harris

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Voting Record — 616

Yes75%

No25%

Present0%

Not Voting0%

Party align93%

Cross-party1%

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Congressional District 8

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Mark Harris

U.S. RepresentativeRepublicanNorth Carolina District 8

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Mark's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 17 sponsored · 75 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

A detail about The Graduate from my book research: The one scene in which they couldn't plausibly make Anne Bancroft, 36, look old and sun-damaged was the goodbye in the rain (it was 60 years ago and makeup in color was still tricky). So you get a glimpse that's close to what she really looked like.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

I'm getting all kinds of reminders tonight that The Graduate is not a movie for people who like their good guys and bad guys cleanly delineated.

Mark Harris

@markharris.bsky.social

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The crucial sympathy-shift in experiencing The Graduate is when you go from his age to her age.

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Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 17(source)

The crucial sympathy-shift in experiencing The Graduate is when you go from his age to her age.

Kate Hagen 🦂 𓋹 🦂

@thathagengrrl.bsky.social

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Flipped on THE GRADUATE on TCM + have learned I am now Mrs. Robinson years old (36)!

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 16(source)

Each of my books has depended on the archives of the Performing Arts Library, of which I made free use because I'm lucky enough to live close by. This gift robs me of my unfair advantage & I hate it. (Seriously: A miracle that will transform performing arts research.) www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/a...

New York Performing Arts Library Gets $60 Million Gift for Preservation (Gift Article)

The anonymous donation, the library’s largest ever, will support digitization of archival items related to theater, dance and music.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 16(source)

I think the deep, dug-in loathing for Trump is...because of literally everything he is, says, and does, OK yes sure, but also, because we've never experienced this with a second-term president: We haven't had to put up with him for six years, but for ten. He can't recover from that. (I hope WE can.)

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 16(source)

I don't think I can count the number of writers I know who have The Writing Life on their shelves, or who drew inspiration from Annie Dillard's work and guidance. RIP.

Alexander Chee

@alexanderchee.bsky.social

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I have had some great teachers in this life, and she was the one who taught me what I could call the survival techniques to being a writer. I wouldn't have made it this far without her. I'm grateful to her, for her. Rest in peace, Annie.

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Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 16(source)

I am fascinating by the ongoing Ed Sheeran story and the way it strikes right at the heart of the fading viability of "Oh, I don't do politics."

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

"I will destroy the Kennedy Center unless you name it after me" isn't surprising because it's petty and petulant and exposes the morally vacant core of a sore loser. But the political ineptitude of it is jolting. We're deep in Trump's "tantrum minus strategy" era. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...

Trump Fights Back After Judge Says Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center (Gift Article)

President Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation of the performing arts venue if the judge’s ban was not overturned.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

Trump is in a very strange place these days. This is, in language he would understand, a loser move, a bitch move, one that will not win a single Republican a single vote. And he doesn't care, because for him, it's all about collecting trophies before he dies. It's a new kind of scary.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

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Trump: "The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years ... unfortunately, the Building is destined to doom. Isn’t that too bad?"

The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years. A large piece of concrete and steel just dropped down, in a thud, from the ceiling of a heavily trafficked main hallway. If the Building were open, innocent people would have been killed. A security guard had just passed the area, one minute prior to this ceiling collapse. He was, therefore, 60 seconds away from certain death. The Judge has made us keep it open even though there are no performances, and no people that would have the Courage to even go in. The Board of The Kennedy Center has strongly voted to save it, and they know I’m the only one who can do so, because I have the ability to raise the money, and the ability to construct — that few others have. I also have the strength and power of the Presidency, which will be needed do what must be done, and give it a strong shot at Greatness again! Remember, The Kennedy Center was losing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars when I took over. It was failing badly! It had nothing to do with me, I am only there to help. I just got there to reveal the facts, but especially those concerning Building Safety. A very hostile and conflicted Judge (What else is new?) seems like he won’t let that happen, in which case, unfortunately, the Building is destined to doom. Isn’t that too bad? We have already wasted more than 6 months “playing around” in Court. Time is our Enemy! The Board, comprised of some of the most prominent and respected people in our Nation, is meeting again today. It will be interesting to see what happens! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

Harsh.

Closed caption of Tom Cruise, from video of the GQ interview:
[Tom wheezes]

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

Still thinking about the bungled Emmys, in particular, the death tribute. Macaulay Culkin and the Schitt's Creek folks looking like a very uncomfortable blended family at a wake. A Dolly Parton tribute that could have focused on her great, funny TV work on Carson and various talk shows, but instead>

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

Tonight's Emmys definitely set a record for most uses of the word perineum in ads.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

Supporting Actor, Actress, Writing and Directing of a Limited Series, and the Variety Special awards that went to the Bad Bunny halftime show and The Muppet Show were all booted off the Emmy telecast to make room for more "fun." An hour and 42 minutes in, I have some questions about that. >

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 15(source)

I don't understand this Emmy Awards--not the winners, who are by and large great choices, but the producing decisions. Every acting award has now been given, and the show still has an hour and 38 minutes to go.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

Great montage of one of Bob Mackie's signatures--the Cher unveilings, circa 1976.

aaron

@imaaronrobert.bsky.social

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rip bob mackie 😭🤍✨

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

RIP Bob Mackie, genius.

Carol Burnett's famous "Went with the Wind" costume.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

Someone who doesn't follow me swaggering into my mentions and calling me "son" was just the fastest block in history.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 14(source)

I'm seeing a lot of "Obama opposed gay marriage" on the timeline today. It's bullshit. Obama said what he needed to say to get elected in 2008, appointed two SCOTUS justices who were for marriage equality in his first term, created an "I'm evolving" narrative that helped move the center... >

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 12(source)

I'm watching Fatal Attraction (a deliriously inappropriate selection for this day!) for the first time in decades, and the things that are wrong, wrong, WRONG about it would give Bluesky a collective stroke, but the things that are right about it are nonstop pleasures and surprises.

Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.socialSep 11(source)

I've been thinking today about the various ways in which 9/11 lives inside of New Yorkers, and one way it lives in me is that it's taken until this evening for my fear that something bad would happen in the city today to subside. >

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Sponsored Bills(17)

H.R. 9611 (119th)
Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act
H.R. 9610 (119th)
Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act
H.R. 9580 (119th)
To repeal the 90/10 rule as it pertains to proprietary schools under title IV of the Higher …
H.R. 8374 (119th)
To strike references to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in Federal law, and for …
H.R. 6715 (119th)
Child Predators Accountability Act

Cosponsored Bills(75)

H. Res. 1410 (119th)
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the tea…
Joined: 2026-06-30
H.R. 9254 (119th)
To specify that the Southern Poverty Law Center shall not be treated as described in section…
Joined: 2026-06-10
H.R. 9132 (119th)
To prohibit foreign nationals from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in the Uni…
Joined: 2026-06-03
H.R. 9131 (119th)
To prohibit surrogacy agencies from facilitating surrogacy contracts with sex offenders, and…
Joined: 2026-06-03
H. Res. 1338 (119th)
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Joined: 2026-06-03

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Voting History

616 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
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	YES	YES	✓	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	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	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	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final 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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