U.S. Representative · federal

Clay Higgins

U.S. Representative since — · re-elected
#RepublicanIncumbent65 yearsBorn 1961-08-24New Orleans

Glen Clay Higgins is an American politician and reserve law enforcement officer from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Higgins is the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. The district, which contains much of the territory once represented by former governor Edwin Edwards and former U.S. senator John Breaux, is in the southwestern corner of the state and includes Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Iberia. Higgins won the runoff election on December 10, 2016, defeating fellow Republican Scott Angelle.

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Attendance
93.49845%
2718 of 2907 votes
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Section · Voting record
20 recent votes
Each vote distinguished: cast / abstained / missed.
Attended
2718/ 2907
Missed
189/ 2907
Abstained
0/ 2907
Attendance
93%
With Party
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Data pending
Recent votes
YEA
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
YEA
Ratepayer Protection Act
YEA
PROOF Act
YEA
Water Resources Development Act
NAY
Retire through Ownership Act
YEA
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
YEA
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 Regulat
YEA
GUARD Act
YEA
Whistleblower Protection Act
NAY
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
YEA
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
YEA
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
YEA
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
YEA
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
YEA
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
YEA
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; No
NAY
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
NAY
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
NAY
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
YEA
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
No promises data
Section · Campaign finance
Funding breakdown
Campaign contributions by source type. Data from FEC and state disclosures.
$0.0M
Total raised
Top: Unknown
Individual 100%
Individual
Corporate/PAC
No election data
Section · Committees & bodies
Where they sit
Committee and chamber memberships as recorded by Open States. Ended memberships are shown as ended, never as current.

  • Armed Servicesmember · current
  • Oversight and Government Reformmember · current
  • RepublicanMember · current
  • Armed Services Committee Readinessmember · current
  • Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forcesmember · current
  • Judiciary Committee Select Investigation of the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021member · current
  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairsmember · current
  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee Federal Law Enforcementchair · current
  • HouseMember · ended 2030-01-01
  • HouseMember · ended 2021-01-03
  • HouseMember · ended 2019-01-03
  • HouseMember · ended 2025-01-03
  • HouseMember · ended 2023-01-03
Section · Contact
Public offices
Official contact details on the public record — so you can reach them.

  • capitol572 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · 202-225-2031
  • districtChase Building 600 Jefferson St., Suite 808, Lafayette, LA 70501 · 337-703-6105
  • district1625 Ryan St. Suite C, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · 337-656-2833
Section · Third-party scorecards
6 ratings from independent organizations
Shown with full attribution and methodology — not the platform's own judgment.
0.629
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
0.631
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
0.631
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
0.631
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
0.631
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
0.631
-1.0 to +1.0
Rated by Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
Voteview (UCLA) — DW-NOMINATE
academic · tier 5
DW-NOMINATE Ideology Score (119th Congress) · 119th Congress
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Profile · Contact

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Profile · Staff

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Profile · Voting History

Complete Voting Record

Every recorded roll-call vote, exactly as cast. The position and the measure's outcome are shown as facts — the platform does not grade them.
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2026-09-16
YEA
HR9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
passed
2026-09-16
YEA
HR9340Ratepayer Protection Act
passed
2026-09-16
YEA
HR10326PROOF Act
passed
2026-09-16
YEA
HR9497Water Resources Development Act
passed
2026-09-16
NAY
S2403Retire through Ownership Act
passed
2026-09-16
YEA
HR5334An 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
2026-09-16
YEA
HJRES213Providing 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
2026-09-15
YEA
HR2978GUARD Act
passed
2026-09-15
YEA
HR4646Whistleblower Protection Act
passed
2026-09-15
NAY
HR2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
passed
2026-09-15
YEA
HR9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
passed
2026-09-15
YEA
HRES1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
passed
2026-09-15
YEA
HRES1530Providing 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
2026-09-15
YEA
HRES1530Providing 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
2026-09-15
YEA
HR8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
passed
2026-09-15
YEA
HJRES210Providing 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”
passed
2026-09-15
NAY
HCONRES93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
passed
2026-09-14
NAY
HR4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
passed
2026-09-14
NAY
HR3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
passed
2026-09-03
YEA
HR4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
passed
2026-09-02
YEA
HR1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act
passed
2026-09-02
YEA
HJRES1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
failed
2026-09-01
NAY
HR6500AGOA Extension Act
passed
2026-09-01
YEA
HRES1499Providing 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
passed
2026-09-01
NAY
HRES1499Providing 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
passed
2026-09-01
YEA
HRES1490Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
passed
2026-09-01
NAY
HR9436To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
failed
2026-09-01
YEA
HR9436To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
passed
2026-09-01
YEA
HRES1498In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
passed
2026-08-31
NAY
S32Local Access to Courts Act
passed
2026-08-31
NAY
S307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
passed
2026-07-23
NAY
HCONRES89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
passed
2026-07-23
YEA
HR8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
passed
2026-07-22
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
passed
2026-07-22
NAY
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-22
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
passed
2026-07-22
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-22
NAY
HR7008Stop Insider Trading Act
failed
2026-07-22
YEA
HR7008Stop Insider Trading Act
passed
2026-07-22
NAY
HR8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
failed
2026-07-22
YEA
HR8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
passed
2026-07-22
YEA
HCONRES113Establishing 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
passed
2026-07-21
NOT VOTING
HR1118Value Over Cost Act
passed
2026-07-21
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-21
NAY
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-21
NAY
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-21
NAY
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
passed
2026-07-21
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
2026-07-21
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
passed
2026-07-21
YEA
HR8800On Agreeing to the Amendment
failed
Profile · Endorsements

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Profile · Stock Act

Stock Trade Disclosures

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Profile · Lobbying

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Profile · Network

Co-sponsorship Network

Frequently co-sponsors legislation with these colleagues
YouMary E. Miller 15 co-sponsorshipsRandy K. Weber, Sr. 15 co-sponsorshipsAndy Biggs 14 co-sponsorshipsBarry Moore 13 co-sponsorshipsBrian J. Mast 12 co-sponsorshipsMichael T. McCaul 12 co-sponsorshipsJohn H. Rutherford 11 co-sponsorshipsRalph Norman 11 co-sponsorshipsScott Perry 11 co-sponsorshipsBrian Babin 11 co-sponsorshipsAndy Harris 11 co-sponsorshipsDiana Harshbarger 11 co-sponsorshipsAndrew S. Clyde 10 co-sponsorshipsByron Donalds 10 co-sponsorshipsW. Gregory Steube 10 co-sponsorshipsMike Johnson 10 co-sponsorshipsJosh Brecheen 9 co-sponsorshipsMike Rogers 9 co-sponsorshipsMichael Guest 9 co-sponsorshipsLauren Boebert 9 co-sponsorships
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Profile · In the news

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