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R Republican · U.S. Representative
James R. Baird
Indiana's 4th district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2019 Terms 4 House Age 81
Office: 2303 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1404
678roll calls this Congress
6.3%missed (43)
97.9%voted with their party
16bills sponsored (1 became law)
250cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | American Enrichment Deployment Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 394–3 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Yea | Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 397–2 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 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… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 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… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
Bills sponsored
All 16 →- H.R. 10795IntroducedSudan IMPACT ActOct 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- State Standing Committee Act Jul 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the… May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Hemp Planting Predictability Act May 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- BIO-SCALE Act May 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
- FORGE Act May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 Apr 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
- Tech Diplomacy Training Act Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act Mar 26, 2026: Became Private Law No: 119-2.
- Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 Mar 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Recently cosponsored
- H.R. 10737IntroducedTo amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] + 12 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] + 16 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case…
- Expressing support for American animal agriculture and recognizing its integral role in strengthening food security, lowering food costs, and reinforcing economic growth in the United States. Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] + 11 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] + 34 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 West Memorial Drive in Muncie, Indiana, as the "Officer Blake A. Reynolds Post Office Building". Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] + 8 cosponsorsSep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] + 114 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
- ASAP Act Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] + 230 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] + 317 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
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