James E. Clyburn
Democrat Representative, District 6, South Carolina
3 bills53 cosponsored$1.7M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “A 1961 graduate of South Carolina State” source
Career
- “he began his professional career as a public-school teacher in Charleston, SC.” source
Public service
- “Clyburn has represented the state’s Sixth Congressional District since 1993.” source
- “In 1971, he joined the staff of Governor John C. West, becoming the first African American advisor to a South Carolina governor.” source
- “In 1974, Governor West appointed him South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner where he served until 1992” source
- “James E. Clyburn is the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives” source
Family
Also stated
- “He later served as an employment counselor, and director of two youth and community development programs.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1539cosponsor
Affirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to defend the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and to oppose efforts to intimidate voters, suppress the vote, or interfere with free and fair elections.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1451cosponsor
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9269sponsor
To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HR 9289cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9286cosponsor
To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8887cosponsor
To establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 8078sponsor
Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7973cosponsor
Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HR 7977cosponsor
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1107cosponsor
Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1106cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 7481cosponsor
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7230cosponsor
Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 6806cosponsor
Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
HR 6258cosponsor
Disarm Hate Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 6088cosponsor
Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 5934cosponsor
Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 5390cosponsor
FAMILY Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 5361cosponsor
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5309cosponsor
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Voting Record
290 yea373 nay10 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Maurice G I WashingtonRepublican$26K raised
- James E ClyburnDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $191KLarge individual $477KPACs $941K
Spent $1.6MCash $1.9M
2024 cycle$2.2M
Small donors $178KLarge individual $559KPACs $1.5M
Spent $2.7MCash $1.8M
Top Contributors
MICROSOFT$9K
PSP PARTNERS$7K
EVERGREEN MONEY$7K
ARNOLD VENTURES LLC$7K
PIVOTAL VENTURES$7K
THE MADISON GROUP LLC$6K
THE MOORE COMPANIES$5K
SEIU$5K
LARKIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP$5K
GRAY GLOBAL ADVISORS$4K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HRES 1539: Affirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to defend the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and to oppose efforts to intimidate voters, suppress the vote, or interfere with free and fair elections.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 62025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 62009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 61999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 61997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 61995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 61993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
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