Representative · TX-36 · Republican · since Jan 2015

Brian Babin

Bills authored 9Missed votes 14 of 524Party unity 81% derived

Counted from 524 roll calls and 97 sponsorship records on file.

Provisionalunreviewed: trades

Stray index

248 of 15 stated positions diverge from the record

coverage 97%

Who they are · every sentence carries its source

Before the votes, a life.

Brian Philip Babin was born in 1948 and earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Lamar University before receiving a dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1976.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin} To pay for his education, he worked as a janitor, postman, and merchant seaman, and he served as an officer in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1979.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin} He opened a general dental practice in Woodville, Texas, in 1979, and he and his wife have five children.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}

Babin served as the mayor of Woodville from 1982 to 1984 and sat on the city council from 1984 to 1989.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin} After running for a congressional seat in 1996 and 1998, he was elected to represent Texas's 36th Congressional District in 2014.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin} In the House, he serves as the chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.^{Source 2: Official website of Brian Babin}

In their own words

“I am committed to defending our values, strengthening our communities, and fighting for policies that put America first. From agriculture and energy to national security, NASA, and the economy, I will always stand up for East Texas.”

Mission Statement · Jun 18, 2026 · Source

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The path here

1975-1979
Served as an officer in the United States Air Force.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}
1976
Graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}
1979
Opened a general dental practice in Woodville, Texas.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}
1982-1984
Served as the mayor of Woodville.^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}
2015-Present
Representative, TX-36.^{Source 1: Brian Babin — Biographical Directory of the United States Congress}^{Source 3: Wikipedia: Brian Babin}

Next election: Nov 3, 2026general

97.33% attendance · all roll calls we have ingested

3 sources

1Brian Babin — Biographical Directory of the United States Congressbioguideopen source
2Official website of Brian Babinofficial profileopen source
3Wikipedia: Brian Babinwikipediaopen source archived copy

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11.8YRS

In office · 6th term · since Jan 2015

115,000VOTES

2024 margin of victory · 38.72%

Certified result

97.33%

Attendance

house median 97.9% (431 members)

NOV'26

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Before Congress

1975-1979 Served as an officer in the United States Air Force.
1976 Graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch.
1979 Opened a general dental practice in Woodville, Texas.
1982-1984 Served as the mayor of Woodville.
2015-Present Representative, TX-36.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology chairHouse Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureHouse Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Highways and Transit subcommitteeHouse Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Water Resources and Environment subcommittee9 bills authored · 0 enacted

Says vs. does · 72 issues in 6 clusters

Stated position vs. voting record.

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stated positions where the voting record differs from the stated platform.

Largest distances · in points

Spending vs. restraint
Record on the other side101
Government role in coverage
Record near neutral79
Regulation (cross-sector)
Record nearer the middle71

Chips place the record relative to the middle. The number is the distance to the stated position, in points.

Closest matches

Religious exemptions2Status for undocumented3Public works19

The stats, cluster by cluster

6 clusters · 72 issues · sorted by gap size

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Issue pages

Votes by issue.

72 issues · 15 with both halves · 49 with one · 8 with neither

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Regulation (cross-sector)2 statements46 counted votes71 Spending vs. restraint3 statements25 counted votes101 Market protectionsNo statements25 counted votesNot yet stated Role of governmentNo statements24 counted votesNot yet stated Banking/financial rulesNo statements22 counted votesNot yet stated Trade & tariffsNo statements19 counted votesNot yet stated Aid & alliances1 statement15 counted votes46 Farm policy & subsidiesNo statements13 counted votesNot yet stated Military budget3 statements10 counted votes54 Public works2 statements10 counted votes19

The number is the distance to the stated position, in points.

In their words

Where the record differs from the stated platform, both halves in full: the member's own words, and the roll call our score compares them with.

Spending vs. restraint · 101 points apart, in primary sources

Stated · Press release, Jul 2025

“Americans work hard for their money. They deserve a government that works just as hard to spend it wisely”

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Record · 119-S-2, Jun 2026 · 1 of 25 votes

Voted YEA on Secure America Act, the roll call our score compares with this statement.

Roll call 119-2-0214 ▸Bill text ▸

Spending vs. restraint · 25 votes

101

All 25 votes on this issue ▾

Spending vs. restraint · 25 counted votes
Bill	Roll call	Vote	Effect on this issue	Weight	Counted as
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027	Jul 21, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0272 ▸	Yea	20 toward public investment	0.85	17 toward public investment
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025	Jul 20, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-2-0250 ▸	Yea	12 toward public investment	0.40	4.8 toward public investment
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025	Jun 23, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-2-0223 ▸	Yea	15 toward public investment	0.40	6 toward public investment
Secure America Act	Jun 9, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0214 ▸	Yea	62 toward public investment	0.70	43.4 toward public investment
TRUE Accountability Act	Jun 8, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-2-0208 ▸	Yea	15 toward fiscal restraint	0.35	5.3 toward fiscal restraint
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026	Jun 3, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-2-0192 ▸	Yea	16 toward public investment	0.40	6.4 toward public investment
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act	May 20, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-2-0180 ▸	Yea	18 toward public investment	0.55	9.9 toward public investment
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025	Apr 21, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-2-0128 ▸	Yea	15 toward public investment	0.60	9 toward public investment
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025	Apr 14, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-2-0109 ▸	Yea	12 toward public investment	0.40	4.8 toward public investment
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act	Mar 26, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0104 ▸	Yea	25 toward public investment	0.85	21.3 toward public investment
American Water Stewardship Act	Mar 24, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-2-0097 ▸	Yea	18 toward public investment	0.70	12.6 toward public investment
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026	Mar 5, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0087 ▸	Yea	20 toward public investment	0.85	17 toward public investment
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act	Feb 25, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0078 ▸	Yea	30 toward fiscal restraint	0.82	24.6 toward fiscal restraint
Breaking the Gridlock Act	Jan 8, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0011 ▸	Nay	45 toward public investment	0.65	29.3 toward fiscal restraint
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act	Jan 8, 2026Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingRoll call 119-2-0009 ▸	Nay	12 toward public investment	0.35	4.2 toward fiscal restraint
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026	Nov 12, 2025On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentRoll call 119-1-0285 ▸	Yea	30 toward public investment	0.75	22.5 toward public investment
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026	Sep 19, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0281 ▸	Yea	30 toward public investment	0.75	22.5 toward public investment
TRAVEL Act of 2025	Sep 15, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-1-0266 ▸	Yea	12 toward fiscal restraint	0.30	3.6 toward fiscal restraint
SPACE Act of 2025	Sep 8, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-1-0240 ▸	Yea	10 toward fiscal restraint	0.30	3 toward fiscal restraint
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025	Jul 23, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-1-0218 ▸	Yea	52 toward public investment	0.80	41.6 toward public investment
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026	Jun 25, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0182 ▸	Yea	20 toward public investment	0.80	16 toward public investment
Rescissions Act of 2025	Jun 12, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0168 ▸	Yea	40 toward fiscal restraint	0.85	34 toward fiscal restraint
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025	Jun 4, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0151 ▸	Yea	35 toward public investment	0.60	21 toward public investment
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act	Mar 11, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0068 ▸	Yea	10 toward fiscal restraint	0.35	3.5 toward fiscal restraint
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025	Feb 4, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-1-0029 ▸	Nay	15 toward public investment	0.40	6 toward fiscal restraint
Counted 162.3 toward public investment ÷ weight 14.77 = 11 toward public investment

25 counted votes · scoring 1.0.0 · computed Sep 18, 2026

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Military budget · 54 points apart, in primary sources

Stated · Press release, Dec 2025

“Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans’ promise of Peace Through Strength by ensuring the U.S. military remains the most lethal and ready force in the world”

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Record · 119-HR-3944, Jun 2025 · 1 of 10 votes

Voted YEA on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026, the roll call our score compares with this statement.

Roll call 119-1-0182 ▸Bill text ▸

Military budget · 10 votes

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Military budget · 10 counted votes
Bill	Roll call	Vote	Effect on this issue	Weight	Counted as
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.	Jul 22, 2026On Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call 119-2-0281 ▸	Yea	15 toward robust	0.60	9 toward robust
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.	May 15, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0175 ▸	Yea	30 toward robust	0.80	24 toward robust
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026	Nov 12, 2025On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentRoll call 119-1-0285 ▸	Yea	20 toward robust	0.50	10 toward robust
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026	Sep 19, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0281 ▸	Yea	20 toward robust	0.50	10 toward robust
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026	Sep 10, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0262 ▸	Yea	30 toward robust	0.70	21 toward robust
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025	Jul 23, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-1-0218 ▸	Yea	50 toward robust	0.90	45 toward robust
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026	Jun 25, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0182 ▸	Yea	25 toward robust	0.75	18.8 toward robust
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.	Apr 10, 2025On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentRoll call 119-1-0100 ▸	Yea	30 toward robust	0.70	21 toward robust
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025	Mar 11, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0070 ▸	Yea	45 toward robust	0.65	29.3 toward robust
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.	Feb 25, 2025On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedRoll call 119-1-0050 ▸	Yea	30 toward robust	0.70	21 toward robust
Counted 209 toward robust ÷ weight 6.80 = 30.7 toward robust

10 counted votes · scoring 1.0.0 · computed Sep 18, 2026

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Enforcement & security · 52 points apart, in primary sources

Stated · Press release, Jan 2026

“America’s citizenship laws must reflect fairness, sovereignty, and respect for the rule of law”

Archived source ▸

Record · 119-HR-7147, Jan 2026 · 1 of 23 votes

Voted YEA on Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026., the roll call our score compares with this statement.

Roll call 119-2-0042 ▸Bill text ▸

Enforcement & security · 23 votes

All 23 votes on this issue ▾

Enforcement & security · 23 counted votes
Bill	Roll call	Vote	Effect on this issue	Weight	Counted as
Secure America Act	Jun 9, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0214 ▸	Yea	95 toward enforcement	1.00	95 toward enforcement
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.	Apr 16, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0120 ▸	Nay	50 toward openness	0.80	40 toward enforcement
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025	Mar 25, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0101 ▸	Yea	25 toward enforcement	0.50	12.5 toward enforcement
Federal Working Animal Protection Act	Mar 19, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0096 ▸	Yea	15 toward enforcement	0.70	10.5 toward enforcement
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026	Mar 18, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0094 ▸	Yea	45 toward enforcement	0.90	40.5 toward enforcement
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025	Feb 11, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0069 ▸	Yea	25 toward enforcement	0.45	11.3 toward enforcement
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.	Jan 22, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0042 ▸	Yea	50 toward openness	0.85	42.5 toward openness
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026	Jan 8, 2026On PassageRoll call 119-2-0007 ▸	Yea	28 toward enforcement	0.40	11.2 toward enforcement
Kayla Hamilton Act	Dec 16, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0340 ▸	Yea	60 toward enforcement	0.95	57 toward enforcement
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025	Sep 11, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0264 ▸	Yea	68 toward enforcement	0.95	64.6 toward enforcement
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025	Jun 26, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0184 ▸	Yea	12 toward enforcement	0.75	9 toward enforcement
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025	Jun 26, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0183 ▸	Yea	45 toward enforcement	0.90	40.5 toward enforcement
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025	Jun 23, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call 119-1-0172 ▸	Yea	15 toward enforcement	0.35	5.3 toward enforcement
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025	Jun 12, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0171 ▸	Yea	35 toward enforcement	0.85	29.8 toward enforcement
American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025	Jun 6, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0156 ▸	Yea	25 toward enforcement	0.65	16.3 toward enforcement
Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025	Jun 5, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0153 ▸	Yea	20 toward enforcement	0.80	16 toward enforcement
SAVE Act	Apr 10, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0102 ▸	Yea	35 toward enforcement	0.35	12.3 toward enforcement
Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act	Mar 10, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-1-0065 ▸	Yea	20 toward enforcement	0.85	17 toward enforcement
Subterranean Border Defense Act	Mar 10, 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call 119-1-0063 ▸	Yea	8 toward enforcement	0.60	4.8 toward enforcement
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act	Feb 13, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0042 ▸	Yea	45 toward enforcement	0.85	38.3 toward enforcement
Laken Riley Act	Jan 22, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0023 ▸	Yea	65 toward enforcement	0.95	61.8 toward enforcement
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act	Jan 16, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0017 ▸	Yea	45 toward enforcement	0.95	42.8 toward enforcement
Laken Riley Act	Jan 7, 2025On PassageRoll call 119-1-0006 ▸	Yea	65 toward enforcement	0.95	61.8 toward enforcement
Counted 655.4 toward enforcement ÷ weight 17.30 = 37.9 toward enforcement

23 counted votes · scoring 1.0.0 · computed Sep 18, 2026

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Receipts · recent votes on passage

How Brian Babin voted.

Money & ties

Who funds Brian Babin.

How complete is this money picture?

46%of the money categories we track are publicly disclosed for this member, counting those that lawfully lag.

Campaign financeThrough Jun 30, 2026Lagged · 34%
Corporate-PAC shareNot yet derived · 22%
Disclosed tradesThrough May 18, 2026Lagged · 12%
Lobbyist meetingsNot disclosed · 32%

Quarterly FEC filings; totals cover the period ending on the date shown.

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Weights are fixed product-wide and disclosed, so this percentage is comparable across members.

Who funds them · 2026 cycle · FEC through Jun 30, 2026

$1.0MTotal raised · 1 ▪ = $30.0K · 34 units, rounded up

PAC contributions$432.3K · 42.9%
Itemized individual$229.8K · 22.8%
Small-dollar (≤$200)$3.9K · 0.4%
All other$340.9K · 33.9%

FEC filing totals ↗

Disclosed trades

WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LIMITED AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES, EACH REPRESENTING ONE ORDINARY SHAREsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
ENERGY TRANSFER LP COMMON UNITSsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
ENBRIDGE INC COMMON STOCKsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP COMMON SHARESsell$15.0K–$50.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
FTAI INFRASTRUCTURE INC. - COMMON STOCKsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
FTAI AVIATION LTD. - COMMON STOCKsell$50.0K–$100.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
SOUTH32 LTD SPNS/ADRsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
D/B/A COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTERESTsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
WESTSHORE TERM INVST CPsell$1.0K–$15.0K
May 5, 2026filing →
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. COMMON STOCKsell$15.0K–$50.0K
May 5, 2026filing →

FEC OpenFEC · disclosed trades: House Clerk / Senate filings.

Ideology placement

Economic (dim 1)0.709

Social (dim 2)0.134

Voteview DW-NOMINATE · retrieved Sep 7, 2026 — an external attributed reference, shown as context.

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