Clyburn, James E. is a Democratic U.S.
Representative from South Carolina, representing the 6th Congressional District, serving in the 119th United States Congress. Currently serving a 2-year term that began in January 2025 and runs through January 2027, with the next election scheduled for November 2026.
Clyburn, James E. has served in Congress since 1993 — 32+ years across 17 terms.
Born in 1940 (age 86). Washington, D.C.
office: 274 Cannon House Office Building. Official website: https://clyburn.house.gov/..
20 most recent bills sponsored by Clyburn, James E.. Click a title to read the full bill on Congress.gov.
Data last refreshed: Oct 19, 2026, 4:57 AM UTC
| # Date | Bill / Title | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · 06/11/2026 | Sponsor | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 02 · 03/25/2026 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 03 · 06/10/2025 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 04 · 11/01/2024 | Sponsor | Subcommittee Hearings Held | |
| 05 · 09/20/2024 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 06 · 06/04/2024 | Sponsor | Subcommittee Hearings Held | |
| 07 · 11/06/2023 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 08 · 06/06/2023 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 09 · 05/26/2023 | Sponsor | Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Clyburn. Pet | |
| 10 · 04/26/2023 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 11 · 03/30/2023 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 12 · 12/08/2022 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 13 · 09/30/2022 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 14 · 09/30/2022 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 15 · 09/29/2022 | Sponsor | In Committee | |
| 16 · 02/01/2022 | Sponsor | Received in the Senate. | |
| 17 · 01/10/2022 | Sponsor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to withou | |
| 18 · 01/10/2022 | Sponsor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to withou | |
| 19 · 01/10/2022 | Sponsor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to withou | |
| 20 · 09/23/2021 | Sponsor | Enacted ✓ |
Based on bills Clyburn, James E. has sponsored or cosponsored in Congress, grouped by policy area as tagged by Congress.gov. This reflects legislative activity, not a survey of personal opinions — click through to read any bill in full.
Clyburn, James E.'s 20 most recent recorded floor votes in the House.
| Date | Bill / Question | Result | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | HR 9500 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | Yea |
| 09/15/2026 | HR 8278 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | Yea |
| 09/01/2026 | HR 6500 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed | Yea |
| 08/31/2026 | S 32 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | Yea |
| 08/31/2026 | S 307 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | Yea |
| 04/16/2026 | HCONRES 40 On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | Yea |
| 04/15/2026 | HRES 965 On Motion to Discharge | Passed | Yea |
| 04/15/2026 | HRES 1174 On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | No |
| 04/14/2026 | HR 7613 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | Yea |
| 04/14/2026 | HR 1011 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | Yea |
| 03/05/2026 | HR 7744 On Passage | Passed | Nay |
| 03/05/2026 | HR 7744 On Motion to Recommit | Failed | Yea |
| 03/05/2026 | HCONRES 38 On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | Yea |
| 03/05/2026 | HRES 1099 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | Yea |
| 03/04/2026 | HRES 1100 On Motion to Refer | Passed | Yea |
| 03/04/2026 | S 723 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | Yea |
| 03/04/2026 | HRES 1095 On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | Nay |
| 02/25/2026 | HR 4758 On Passage | Passed | Nay |
| 02/25/2026 | HR 4758 On Motion to Recommit | Failed | Yea |
| 02/24/2026 | HR 4626 On Passage | Passed | Nay |
Clyburn, James E. (Democratic) has won 17 congressional elections, representing South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 1992. Currently serving. Source: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.
Elected in the 2024 general election. Term began January 2025. Currently serving. 119th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2022 general election. Term began January 2023. Concluded January 2025. 118th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2020 general election. Term began January 2021. Concluded January 2023. 117th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2018 general election. Term began January 2019. Concluded January 2021. 116th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2016 general election. Term began January 2017. Concluded January 2019. 115th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2014 general election. Term began January 2015. Concluded January 2017. 114th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2012 general election. Term began January 2013. Concluded January 2015. 113th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2010 general election. Term began January 2011. Concluded January 2013. 112th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2008 general election. Term began January 2009. Concluded January 2011. 111th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2006 general election. Term began January 2007. Concluded January 2009. 110th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2004 general election. Term began January 2005. Concluded January 2007. 109th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2002 general election. Term began January 2003. Concluded January 2005. 108th United States Congress.
Elected in the 2000 general election. Term began January 2001. Concluded January 2003. 107th United States Congress.
Elected in the 1998 general election. Term began January 1999. Concluded January 2001. 106th United States Congress.
Elected in the 1996 general election. Term began January 1997. Concluded January 1999. 105th United States Congress.
Elected in the 1994 general election. Term began January 1995. Concluded January 1997. 104th United States Congress.
Elected in the 1992 general election. Term began January 1993. Concluded January 1995. 103rd United States Congress.
Each entry = one election victory. Data: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.
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