At a Glance

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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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.

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.govSep 10(source)

Civil rights protections should be used as a shield against discrimination, not a sword to cut down others' rights. Instead of strengthening civil rights enforcement, the Trump Administration uses it as a sword to undermine institutions' independence. www.youtube.com/live/Wj7Zay2...

"From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools"

Event ID: 118587 https://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov X: @EdWorkforceDems | Facebook: EdWorkforceDemocrats | Instagram: EdWorkforceDems | Bluesky: @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 8(source)

Happy birthday, Ruby Bridges! Thank you for all you have done.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 8(source)

For the first time since the pandemic, there are more unemployed Americans than available job openings. This is because of the Trump Administration’s disastrous economic policies.

CNN

@cnn.com

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BREAKING: US job growth slowed to a crawl in August, adding only 22,000 positions. It's another indication the US labor market is stagnating. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4nlRiu9

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 7(source)

I had a great time participating in the AARP Grandparents Day program

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 7(source)

Great win by the Christopher Newport University Football team today!

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

Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean

The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on this purported smuggling vessel raises significant potential legal issues.

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

President Trump’s lethal strike attack on an alleged drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean raises serious legal questions about due process and the bounds of Presidential authority. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/u...

Trump Claims the Power to Summarily Kill Suspected Drug Smugglers

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus@capac.house.govSep 6(source)

Joint Statement from CAPAC, Georgia Members on Georgia Immigration Raid:

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 5(source)

Joined members of the VA Judiciary at yesterday’s Park Dedication Ceremony for the Hon. Eileen Olds. Judge Olds, a Chesapeake native, is the longest-serving Judge in the city’s history. She also was the first African American & woman to serve in VA’s First Judicial District

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

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

This is who President Trump and Congressional Republicans think are America's "working families."

Rolling Stone

@rollingstone.com

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BREAKING: Trump’s team has reportedly advised Republican lawmakers to describe his “Big Beautiful Bill,” which slashes taxes for the wealthy and health care for the poor, as a “working families tax plan." Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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

I signed Rep. Massie’s discharge petition. It is time to release the Epstein files. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

Massie files petition to force vote on Epstein disclosures

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) formally filed a long-promised discharge petition Tuesday to force action on his bill with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to require the Trump administration to publicly discl…

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govSep 1(source)

On Labor Day, we celebrate America’s workers and the labor movement. America’s labor movement helped give us the minimum wage, overtime pay, the 5-day work week, paid leave, pensions, workplace safety laws, child labor protections, and so much more.

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

It was great to see a large turnout today at the Sister To Sister Back to School Festival

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

Congratulated Mabel Washington Jenkins on her retirement after nearly three decades of service to the City of Newport News as an Administrative Coordinator, Deputy City Clerk and City Clerk

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

I gave remarks today at the introduction of the R.E.D. Academy, a joint venture with the Redevelopment & Housing Authorities in the Cities of Newport News & Norfolk. The Academy will offer training & mentorship opportunities for Real Estate Developers in the Hampton Roads region

Reposted byCongressman Bobby Scott

Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.govAug 27(source)

Ranking Member @bobbyscott.house.gov is out with a new report on how the proposed elimination of the Administration for Community Living and deep Medicaid cuts threaten the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults. ⤵️ democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-...

Ranking Member Scott Releases New Report on Trump Administration’s Attacks on Disability Community | Education & Workforce Committee Democrats

Education & Workforce Committee Democrats

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

Elected officials are not powerless to stop gun violence, and we must be willing to vote to end gun violence.

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

My heart is with the victims and the entire Minneapolis community. Children should not have to live in fear at school. Americans should not have to live in fear in their communities. When is it enough?

CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines

@cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy

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Senator Mark Warner@markwarner.bsky.socialAug 25(source)

DC statehood now.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govAug 25(source)

It was a pleasure to join Hampton elected officials and families at the Greater Emmanuel Temple COGIC School Supply Giveaway

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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

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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
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 788 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-25	H. Res. 161 (119th)	Approve resolution	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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