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Joe Wilson

Republican U.S. House • South Carolina 02 · South Carolina 02
State
South Carolina
Phone
(202) 225-2452
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
25 years, 7 months
3732
Recorded Votes
179
Became Law
36
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (59.5%, +19.3pt) Terms served: 13 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2009–2011

Wilson has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Law & Justice, Government and Economy & Taxes.

  • Law & Justice 36 actions
  • Government 29 actions
  • Economy & Taxes 65 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr8433 — Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act 10 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr7415 — HARM Act 2.0 11 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr5835 — REPO Implementation Act of 2025 25 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr4119 — Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act 15 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Voted Yea 119-hr8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

    Committee

  2. 2026-07-23
    Voted Nay 119-hconres89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Committee

  3. 2026-07-22
    Voted Yea 119-hconres113 — 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.

    Committee

  4. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hr8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    Committee

  5. 2026-07-22
    Voted Nay 119-hr7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

    Committee

  6. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hres1438 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  7. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Committee

  8. 2026-07-21
    Voted Nay 119-hr6955 — Main Street Act

    Committee

  9. 2026-07-21
    Voted Yea 119-hr1118 — Value Over Cost Act of 2026

    Committee

  10. 2026-07-16
    Voted Nay 119-hr9237 — Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

    Committee

  11. 2026-07-16
    Voted Yea 119-hr5362 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

    Committee

  12. 2026-07-15
    Voted Nay 119-hr8595 — National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

    Committee

  13. 2026-07-14
    Voted Yea 119-hres1423 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

    Committee

  14. 2026-07-14
    Voted Nay 119-hr1181 — Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

    Committee

  15. 2026-07-14
    Voted Yea 119-hr139 — Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

    Committee

Joe Wilson is a Republican Representative representing South Carolina's 2nd District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 13th term, they have cast 3732 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 36 bills. They won their 2024 election with 59.5% of the vote, a 19.3-point margin. Their office has spent $467,404 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

3732 Votes 179 Laws 36 Bills Sponsored 59.5% 2024 Win 13 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Legislative Record

119-hr8800 2026-05-13 House

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee; Appropriations Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Small Business Committee; Judiciary Committee; Education and Workforce Committee; Budget Committee; Homeland Security Committee; Energy and Commerce Committee; Natural Resources Committee; Science, Space, and Technology Committee; Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Nay
119-hres1438 2026-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea
119-hr6955 2026-01-07 House

Main Street Act

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Financial Services Committee

Committee Nay
119-hr1118 2025-02-07 House

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee; Armed Services Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1423 2026-07-13 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea

South Carolina Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 111th Congress representing South Carolina. View full South Carolina delegation

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Tim Scott
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James Clyburn
James Clyburn U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 6 Democratic
Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 1 Republican
Ralph Norman
Ralph Norman U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 5 Republican
Russell Fry
Russell Fry U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 7 Republican
Sheri Biggs
Sheri Biggs U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 3 Republican
William Timmons
William Timmons U.S. House • South Carolina U.S. House South Carolina District 4 Republican

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Joe Wilson spend on office expenses?

Joe Wilson has spent $467,404 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Joe Wilson's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (83.3%) and Franked Mail (5.5%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Joe Wilson win their last election?

Joe Wilson won the 2024 general election with 59.5% of the vote (211,514 votes), winning by a margin of 19.3 points against 1 opponent.

When is Joe Wilson up for re-election?

Joe Wilson is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 13 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Joe Wilson's current election status?

Joe Wilson's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Joe Wilson raised?

According to FEC filings, Joe Wilson has raised $762,822 in campaign funds, spent $601,446, and has $205,889 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.