How much does Wesley Bell spend on office expenses?

Wesley Bell has spent $353,533 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 Wesley Bell's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (94.2%) and Travel (3.0%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Wesley Bell win their last election?

Wesley Bell won the 2024 general election with 75.9% of the vote (233,312 votes), winning by a margin of 57.5 points against 3 opponents.

When is Wesley Bell up for re-election?

Wesley Bell is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 1 term in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Wesley Bell's current election status?

Wesley Bell'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 Wesley Bell raised?

According to FEC filings, Wesley Bell has raised $1,903,759 in campaign funds, spent $1,100,409, and has $1,237,271 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.

WTF

Wesley Bell

Democrat U.S. House • Missouri 01 · Missouri 01

State: Missouri
Phone: (202) 225-2406
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 1 year, 5 months

926

Recorded Votes

157

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (75.9%, +57.5pt) Terms served: 1 Term length: 2 years

Wesley Bell is a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 1st District in the 108th Congress (2003–2005). In office for 1 year, 5 months, they have cast 926 recorded votes, seen 157 measures become law, and sponsored 10 bills. They won their 2024 election with 75.9% of the vote, a 57.5-point margin. Their office has spent $353,533 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

926 Votes 157 Laws 10 Bills Sponsored 75.9% 2024 Win 1 Term 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2003) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2004). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

119-hr6409 2025-12-03 House

Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act

Committee Yea

119-hconres40 2025-06-23 House

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Committee Yea

119-hr1689 2025-02-27 House

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Committee Yea

119-hres1174 2026-04-15 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Committee Nay

119-hres965 2025-12-18 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Committee Yea

119-hr7613 2026-02-20 House

ALERT Act

Committee Yea

119-hr1011 2025-02-05 House

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to remove barriers to agricultural producers in accessing funds to carry out emergency measures under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hres1142 2026-03-27 House

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hr7084 2026-01-15 House

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Became Law Nay

119-hr8029 2026-03-20 House

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

Committee Yea

119-hres1128 2026-03-20 House

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Nay

119-hres1131 2026-03-24 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hr5103 2025-09-03 House

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025

Became Law Yea

119-hr6422 2025-12-04 House

American Water Stewardship Act

Committee Yea

119-hr4638 2025-07-23 House

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Committee Nay

119-hjres139 2026-01-09 House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

Committee Nay

119-hr1958 2025-03-06 House

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Committee Nay

119-hr556 2025-01-16 House

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Became Law Nay

119-hres1115 2026-03-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Yea

119-hr4294 2025-07-07 House

MAWS Act of 2026

Committee Yea

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Wesley Bell co-sponsors Defense legislation but voted No on 108-hr163, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

108-hres663
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres427
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres608
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres591
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hjres83
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

108-hr163 — Universal National Service Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr1036 — Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act NO
Sponsors Manufacturing bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2596 — Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hres319 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691) making appropriations for the Department of the NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hres189 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to enhance energy conservation and research and dev NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy