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Seat

Representative for Virginia District 3

Born

April 30, 1947

Age 79

Phone

(202) 225-8351

Office

2328 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 3

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert Cortez Scott is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the dean of Virginia's congressional delegation and the first Filipino American voting member of Congress. The district serves most of the majority-black precincts of Hampton Roads, including all of the independent cities of Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton and Portsmouth, and parts of the independent city of Chesapeake. From 2019 to 2023, Scott was chair of the House Education and Labor Committee. He has been ranking member on that committee since 2023.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes41%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align100%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 3

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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External Resources

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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 3

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Robert C. "Bobby"'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 17 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 13(source)

President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. It has been 15 years and there is still no Republican health care plan.

Sahil Kapur

@sahilkapur.bsky.social

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NEW: As health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative There is no legislative product yet. No consensus in the party about a plan. But top GOP lawmakers and policy figures on Capitol Hill have begun discussing concepts. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 13(source)

This shutdown has been painful for many, especially Virginians. But this bill fails to address the Republican Health Care Crisis. And it fails to ensure the Trump Administration will spend money as Congress intended. I voted NO. My full statement: bobbyscott.house.gov/media-center...

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Breaking news: The House passed a bill to reopen the federal government, taking the final step in Congress to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The bill now heads to President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 12(source)

Joining my House Democratic colleagues on the Capitol steps to rally against the spending bill’s failure to address the Republican Health Care Crisis and its failure to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 11(source)

Today, we honor all who served and reflect on the sacrifices of all veterans who dedicated their lives to serving our country.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 10(source)

I am currently hosting a Telephone Town Hall on the government shutdown and why I will vote NO on the deal in the Senate. Follow along at bobbyscott.house.gov/live

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 6(source)

Speaker Pelosi will go down in history as one of our nation's most consequential legislative leaders. Thanks to her leadership, we passed the Affordable Care Act, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Her legacy will endure for generations. Thank you, Madam Speaker!

The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Open post ↗

Breaking News: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she would retire in 2027, ending a run as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. nyti.ms/3XkTV49

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 4(source)

Today is Election Day in Virginia! Polls are open 6am - 7pm. Check your polling location and voter eligibility at Vote.Virginia.gov.

Home

The Department of Elections envisions an electoral process that is trustworthy and accountable at all levels and engages Virginia’s diverse citizenry in the most fundamental right - the right to vote...

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Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.govNov 3(source)

🚨Open enrollment for the ACA Marketplace opened on November 1st! Here is what you need to know about how your premiums may change before signing up for care. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

ACA open enrollment begins this weekend. What to know as premiums rise.

Premiums for people who get their insurance through Healthcare.gov are rising about 30% on average. Without the enhanced subsidies, many could pay far more than that.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govNov 3(source)

Earlier today I visited THRIVE Peninsula, a food pantry in Newport News. The Trump Administration must use the contingency funds available to fully fund SNAP benefits in November. Millions of Americans across the country rely on SNAP to put food on the table, including 824,000 Virginians.

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House Agriculture Committee Democrats@houseagdems.bsky.socialNov 3(source)

Federal courts confirmed what we said from the start: the Trump administration was breaking the law when it suspended SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. They have a $5 billion contingency fund and transfer authority. They simply refused to use it to feed hungry families.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 31(source)

House Republicans must end their weeks-long vacation and work with Democrats to fund the government and protect the health care of the American people.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 31(source)

Earlier today, I visited with TSA workers at Norfolk International Airport. TSA workers across the country have been incredibly strained during the government shutdown while they are asked to work without pay to keep Americans safe.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 30(source)

The Trump Administration’s plan to fire over half the employees in the Chesapeake Bay Office is a direct attack on the decades-long work to preserve the Bay. www.whro.org/environment/...

Virginia Congressional Democrats blast Trump administration plan to slash national Chesapeake Bay office

The cuts came to light recently through an ongoing lawsuit over federal firings during the government shutdown.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Congressman Eugene Vindman@repvindman.bsky.socialOct 30(source)

SNAP funding expires this week, leaving 824,000 Virginians at risk of going hungry. 🚨I led @bobbyscott.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, @mcclellan.house.gov, @repsuhas.bsky.social, & @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social in urging Attorney General Jason Miyares to join a multi-state suit to fund this program.

Va. Democrats urge Miyares to join suit over SNAP benefits

The Six Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation want Attorney General Jason Miyares to join a lawsuit to require President Donald Trump to continue funding food assistance that is about to

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 29(source)

Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Agriculture to not use its reserve funds when SNAP dries up at the end of the month. Over 800,000 Virginians will go hungry in November because of this choice.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 28(source)

Today marks Day 28 of the government shutdown and Day 39 of the House Republicans' vacation. I am headed back to Washington and I am ready to vote to fund the government and protect health care.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 27(source)

Donald Trump promised to lower prices on "Day One." www.cnn.com/business/liv...

Latest inflation report shows prices rose by the fastest pace since January | CNN Business

The September CPI inflation report showed that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 23(source)

Donald Trump gets his lavish ballroom while federal workers are furloughed and forced to work without pay, and while Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for America’s working families.

NBC News

@nbcnews.com

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The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials, as part of President Trump's project to build a new ballroom.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 22(source)

Millions of Americans are going to see increased health care costs because Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govOct 22(source)

Premiums will more than double for 20 million Americans due to Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ failure to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits.

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Sponsored Bills(17)

H.R. 7340 (119th)
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
H.R. 6893 (119th)
To reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrat…
H.R. 6597 (119th)
LET’S Protect Workers Act
H.R. 5740 (119th)
WIC Benefits Protection Act
H.R. 4862 (119th)
LOAN Act

Cosponsored Bills(57)

H.R. 8684 (119th)
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans a…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8707 (119th)
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Iran, and for other purpose…
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Con. Res. 93 (119th)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove Un…
Joined: 2026-04-28
H. Res. 1173 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
Joined: 2026-04-14
H.R. 7766 (119th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain li…
Joined: 2026-03-03

Leadership

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Voting History

496 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
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	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	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	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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