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 — 534

Yes41%

No58%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 3

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @BobbyScott Facebook Instagram YouTube

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.govApr 25(source)

Was in attendance this evening for the NATO Flag Raising Ceremony, which includes flags from all NATO member nations and signifies the beginning of the City of Norfolk’s Annual NATO Festival

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 24(source)

Abolishing a federal agency requires an Act of Congress. The Trump Administration’s decisions to focus its attention on laying off staff rather than administering & monitoring federal education programs accomplishes nothing to improve student outcomes. litigationandresponse.house.gov/news/press-r...

House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Defends Department of Education in Court

The Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 192 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the ...

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House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialApr 24(source)

Grocery prices are already too high, and the President hasn’t done anything to help. Americans need relief. On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @meng.house.gov talks about how the Trump Administration’s policies are only making it more difficult for hardworking families to make ends meet.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 24(source)

Attended the Holocaust Remembrance sponsored by the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula. We shall Never Forget

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 24(source)

Enjoyed the discussion this evening at the Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications “State of the Media” Public Forum

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

Gave remarks about the need to affirm equitable housing policies during HRCAP’s “Opening Doors - Celebrating Fair Housing Month” event

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

Last evening, I joined members of the Links, Inc. at the World Premiere of an operatic retelling of Loving v. Virginia at Harrison Opera House

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House Democrats@housedemocrats.bsky.socialApr 22(source)

Housing costs are already too high – and Trump and Republicans are making it even worse. On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @repkamlagerdove.bsky.social breaks down what’s happening and how Democrats are working to lower costs.

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

For Earth Day, I toured the historic Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood and spoke with residents. The City of Hampton was set to receive a $20M grant from the EPA, to be used to mitigate flooding in the neighborhood. However, the Trump Administration has now paused that grant.

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

Participated in a much needed conversation about criminal justice reform with Kemba Smith Pradia, Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi and Professor Zina McGee last evening during the Newport News Branch of NAACP “Voices for Justice” Forum

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

Enjoyed the performance last evening during the Church St. Jazz Series

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

It was nice to see everyone last evening at the Fisher of Young Minds Empowerment Banquet

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

Last evening, I attended the G.I.R.L.S. Club’s Lifetime of Gratitude Gala to congratulate them on 10 years of making a difference on the Virginia Peninsula

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

Honored to have our Bishop, The Rt. Rev Susan B. Haynes, visit St Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Newport News today.

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating!

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 20(source)

It was great seeing a who’s who of Hampton Roads sports legends assemble at Norfolk State Football practice this afternoon

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 19(source)

I appreciated the remarks by former New Orleans Mayor and Biden Administration Official Mitch Landrieu during the Social Justice Forum this week at CNU. Thank you for coming to Virginia’s Third District, Mitch!

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 19(source)

Got to catch up with my longtime friend Tim Reid during his one-man show, “An Evening with Tim Reid” at the Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre at Norfolk State University

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 19(source)

Great things are happening across the Hampton Roads region, including this evening’s Ribbon Cutting for the Hampton Roads Harbor Tours

Congressman Bobby Scott@bobbyscott.house.govApr 18(source)

During this Social Security Day of Action, I listened to concerns from residents of Norfolk’s COGIC High Rise Apartment community, who are fearful of threats to potentially cut their benefits

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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

No leadership roles

Committees

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Voting History

534 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
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	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.

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