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Gary Palmer

U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th Congressional District (since 2015)RINCUMBENT

Race
U.S. House · Alabama's 6th Congressional District
Result
Gary Palmer, projected winner
Opponent
Maurice Mercer (D)
Research
In depth

Party line31 votes tracked

31With Republicans
0Against
0Didn't vote

With party = voted the same way as most Republicans who voted.

Said vs. did5 statements · 31 votes

As a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I am a proud cosponsor of and voted in favor of H.R. 38 today. This bill protects the constitutional right for law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms and ensures that the right does not end when you cross a state line. Overreaching restrictions placed on gun ownership are not only unconstitutional, they inevitably harm law-abiding citizens and do little to dissuade the illegal use of firearms.

Stricter gun laws

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On the ballotU.S. House · 6

2026-11-03

Gary Palmer Rincumbent
Maurice Mercer Dchallenger

Won the August 11, 2026 Republican primary, 85.7% to 14.3%, over Case Dixon.

Said vs. did

Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.

Stricter gun lawsOpposes
As a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I am a proud cosponsor of and voted in favor of H.R. 38 today. This bill protects the constitutional right for law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms and ensures that the right does not end when you cross a state line. Overreaching restrictions placed on gun ownership are not only unconstitutional, they inevitably harm law-abiding citizens and do little to dissuade the illegal use of firearms.

In a December 2017 press release, said he cosponsored and voted for H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, and that restrictions on gun ownership are unconstitutional.[4][5]

  • NOBipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8, 2019-02-27), which would have required background checks on most private gun sales.[6]
  • NOAssault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 2022-07-29), which would have banned the sale of many semiautomatic assault weapons.[7]
  • NOBipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938, 2022-06-24), which expanded background checks for buyers under 21 and funded state red-flag programs.[8]
  • YESConcealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38, 2017-12-06), which would have required states to honor other states' concealed-carry permits.[9]

4 of 4 votes point the same way as the statement

Expand public health coverageOpposes
Obamacare is a massive federal takeover of our health care industry that takes away choices from people and limits our freedom.

In a January 2016 press release, applauded passage of Senate amendments to H.R. 3762, a reconciliation bill repealing the individual and employer mandates, Medicaid expansion, premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies, and called the ACA a failure.[10]

  • YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements.[11][12]
  • NOBreaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.[13]
  • YESAmerican Health Care Act (H.R. 1628, 2017-05-04), which would have capped federal Medicaid funding and ended enhanced funding for the Medicaid expansion.[14]

3 of 3 votes point the same way as the statement

Faster transition away from fossil fuelsOpposes
It's insane.

In a 2025 E&E News interview posted on his House site, called the idea of meeting baseload power demand with renewables "insane."[15]

  • YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.[11][12]
  • NOBuild Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19; 2022-08-12), which would have funded clean-energy tax credits.[16][17]

2 of 2 votes point the same way as the statement

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to voteSupports

Cosponsored H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

Documented position[18]

  • YESSAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).[19]

1 of 1 vote point the same way as the statement

Protect legal access to abortionOpposes

Cosponsored H.R. 722, the Life at Conception Act (119th Congress), which would extend legal personhood from the moment of fertilization.

Documented position[20]

  • NOWomen's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755, 2021-09-24).[21]
  • NOWomen's Health Protection Act of 2022 (H.R. 8296, 2022-07-15).[22]
  • YESPain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, 2017-10-03), which would have banned most abortions after 20 weeks.[23]

3 of 3 votes point the same way as the statement

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • YESLaken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22).[24]
  • YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.[11][12]
  • YESSecure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2, 2023-05-11).[25]
  • NOAmerican Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6, 2019-06-04; 2021-03-18).[26][27]
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03; 2017-12-20), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.[11][12][28]
  • NOInflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376, 2022-08-12), which added a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a stock-buyback excise tax.[17]
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • NOWar Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization.[29]
  • NOWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.[30]
Broad tariffs on imported goods

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • NOResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.[31]
Universal, publicly funded child care

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • NOBuild Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19), which would have funded universal pre-K and child-care subsidies.[16]
Raise the minimum wage

No statement on this issue in our sources.

  • NORaise the Wage Act (H.R. 582, 2019-07-18).[32]

Biography

Gary Palmer is the Republican U.S. Representative for Alabama's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 2014, and won re-election on November 3, 2026. Before Congress he spent 24 years as president of the Alabama Policy Institute, a conservative think tank that grew out of the Alabama Family Alliance he started. In the House he has chaired the Republican Policy Committee and now chairs the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee.[1][2][3]

Palmer was born in Haleyville, Alabama, in 1954, and, according to his congressional website, grew up in the small town of Hackleburg in Northwest Alabama. He earned a bachelor's degree in operations management from the University of Alabama in 1977, where his website says he was a walk-on member of the football team under Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant.[1][2] After graduating, he worked for two major international engineering and construction companies before his involvement with Focus on the Family led him to start the Alabama Family Alliance in 1989, which became the Alabama Policy Institute. He served as its president for 24 years, stepping down in 2014 to run for Congress, and also served on Gov. Robert Bentley's Alabama Commission on Improving State Government.[2][1][33] Wikipedia adds that Palmer helped found the State Policy Network, an umbrella organization of state-level think tanks, and served as its president.[33]

Palmer ran in 2014 for Alabama's 6th District seat, which 11-term Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus had held and was leaving after announcing his retirement. He finished second in a seven-candidate Republican primary on June 3, won the July 15 runoff over Paul DeMarco, 64% to 36%, and won the general election over Democrat Mark Lester with 76.2% of the vote.[1][33] He took office in the 114th Congress in January 2015 and has been re-elected since. House Republicans elected him chairman of the Republican Policy Committee for the 116th Congress, defeating David Schweikert, 130-63, and re-elected him unopposed for the 118th Congress; he chaired the committee from 2019 to 2025. He is listed as a member of the House Freedom Caucus.[1][33] For 2025-2026 his committee assignments are Energy and Commerce, where he chairs the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Oversight and Government Reform. He won the August 11, 2026 Republican primary with 85.7% of the vote over Case Dixon, after the original May primary results were voided.[1] He won the November 3, 2026 general election with 57.5% of the vote to Maurice Mercer's 42.5%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]

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Recent votes

DateParty lineMeasure
2026-06-03With partyvoted noWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207
2026-02-11With partyvoted noResolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210
2026-02-03With partyvoted yesConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21
2026-01-08With partyvoted noBreaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196
2025-12-17With partyvoted noWar Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212
2025-12-10With partyvoted yesNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18
2025-11-18With partyvoted yesEpstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1
2025-11-12With partyvoted yesContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2

Showing the 8 most recent of 31 votes.

All 31 recorded votes
DateParty lineMeasure
2026-06-03With partyvoted noWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans.
2026-02-11With partyvoted noResolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy.
2026-02-03With partyvoted yesConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026.
2026-01-08With partyvoted noBreaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196The bill extends for additional years the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that were expanded in 2021 and had lapsed at the end of 2025, lowering health-insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces. It passed with support from nearly all Democrats and a small group of Republicans.
2025-12-17With partyvoted noWar Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212The resolution would have directed the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed after U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels off Venezuela had raised questions in Congress about the administration's legal authority for military action in the region.
2025-12-10With partyvoted yesNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. It also sets policy on military personnel, procurement, and other Defense Department programs for the year.
2025-11-18With partyvoted yesEpstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1The bill directs the Department of Justice to publicly release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect victim identities, ongoing investigations, and law enforcement techniques. It passed with near-unanimous support.
2025-11-12With partyvoted yesContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. It also reversed shutdown-related federal layoffs and funded SNAP benefits retroactively.
2025-07-17With partyvoted yesCLARITY Act — digital asset market structureH.R. 3633 · Passed 294–134 · roll call ↗Democrats 78–134 · Republicans 216–0The CLARITY Act creates a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It sets registration and disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital-asset intermediaries.
2025-07-17With partyvoted yesGENIUS Act — stablecoin regulationS. 1582 · Passed 308–122 · roll call ↗Democrats 102–110 · Republicans 206–12The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and to comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation enacted into federal law.
2025-07-03With partyvoted yesOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passageH.R. 1 · Passed 218–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 218–2H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and raises the cap on state and local tax deductions. It increases border security and defense spending while cutting projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adding new work requirements; President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025.
2025-06-12With partyvoted yesRescissions Act of 2025H.R. 4 · Passed 214–212 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–208 · Republicans 214–4The Rescissions Act canceled about $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, mostly for foreign aid programs and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It was the first rescissions package Congress had approved in decades.
2025-05-22With partyvoted yesOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passageH.R. 1 · Passed 215–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 215–2H.R. 1 extends and modifies the 2017 individual and business tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips and overtime pay, and increases spending on border security and defense. It also reduces projected spending on Medicaid and food-assistance programs and adds new work requirements for some recipients.
2025-04-10With partyvoted yesSAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registrationH.R. 22 · Passed 220–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 4–208 · Republicans 216–0The SAVE Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when registering to vote in federal elections. It also directs states to establish procedures to remove noncitizens identified on voter rolls.
2025-03-11With partyvoted yesFull-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 1968 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 1–212 · Republicans 216–1The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown ahead of a March 14 deadline. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations.
2025-01-22With partyvoted yesLaken Riley Act — final passageS. 5 · Passed 263–156 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–156 · Republicans 217–0The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions.
2023-05-11With partyvoted yesSecure the Border Act of 2023 — House passageH.R. 2 · Passed 219–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–211 · Republicans 219–2Would have resumed border-wall construction, restricted asylum eligibility, expanded detention, and mandated E-Verify for employers.
2022-08-12With partyvoted noInflation Reduction Act — final House passageH.R. 5376 · Passed 220–207 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–0 · Republicans 0–207Enacted clean-energy and climate tax credits, a 15% minimum tax on large corporations' book income, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, and Medicare drug-price negotiation.
2022-07-29With partyvoted noAssault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passageH.R. 1808 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 215–5 · Republicans 2–208Would have banned the sale, manufacture and import of many semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
2022-07-15With partyvoted noWomen's Health Protection Act of 2022 — House passageH.R. 8296 · Passed 219–210 · roll call ↗Democrats 219–1 · Republicans 0–209Passed after Dobbs; would have created a federal statutory right to abortion services and limited state restrictions.
2022-06-24With partyvoted noBipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passageS. 2938 · Passed 234–193 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–0 · Republicans 14–193Expanded background checks for buyers under 21, funded state red-flag and crisis-intervention programs, and narrowed the "boyfriend loophole."
2021-11-19With partyvoted noBuild Back Better Act — House passageH.R. 5376 · Passed 220–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–1 · Republicans 0–212Would have funded clean-energy tax credits, universal pre-kindergarten and child-care subsidies, and extended health-coverage subsidies; it did not pass the Senate.
2021-09-24With partyvoted noWomen's Health Protection Act of 2021 — House passageH.R. 3755 · Passed 218–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 218–1 · Republicans 0–210Would have created a federal statutory right for providers to offer, and patients to receive, abortion services, limiting state restrictions.
2021-03-18With partyvoted noAmerican Dream and Promise Act of 2021 — House passageH.R. 6 · Passed 228–197 · roll call ↗Democrats 219–0 · Republicans 9–197Would have created a path to permanent legal status for many undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and for certain TPS and DED holders.
2019-07-18With partyvoted noRaise the Wage Act — House passageH.R. 582 · Passed 231–199 · roll call ↗Democrats 228–7 · Republicans 3–192Would have raised the federal minimum wage in steps from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2025.
2019-06-04With partyvoted noAmerican Dream and Promise Act of 2019 — House passageH.R. 6 · Passed 237–187 · roll call ↗Democrats 230–0 · Republicans 7–187Would have created a path to permanent legal status for many undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and for certain TPS and DED holders.
2019-02-27With partyvoted noBipartisan Background Checks Act — House passageH.R. 8 · Passed 240–190 · roll call ↗Democrats 232–2 · Republicans 8–188Would have required background checks for most firearm transfers between private parties.
2017-12-20With partyvoted yesTax Cuts and Jobs Act — final House passageH.R. 1 · Passed 224–201 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–189 · Republicans 224–12Cut the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and lowered individual rates, including the top rate from 39.6% to 37% (individual provisions set to expire after 2025).
2017-12-06With partyvoted yesConcealed Carry Reciprocity Act — House passageH.R. 38 · Passed 231–198 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–184 · Republicans 225–14Would have required states to recognize concealed-carry permits issued by other states.
2017-10-03With partyvoted yesPain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act — House passageH.R. 36 · Passed 237–189 · roll call ↗Democrats 3–187 · Republicans 234–2Would have banned most abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization, with limited exceptions.
2017-05-04With partyvoted yesAmerican Health Care Act — House passageH.R. 1628 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–193 · Republicans 217–20Would have repealed the ACA individual mandate penalty, converted federal Medicaid funding to per-capita caps, and ended enhanced funding for the Medicaid expansion.

On the record

Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.

  • actionServed as chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee from 2019 to 2025 (116th through 118th Congress); elected to the post in November 2018 and re-elected unopposed in November 2022. Kevin Hern succeeded him as chairman at the start of the 119th Congress in January 2025.[34][35]
  • actionChairs the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and serves on its Energy and Environment subcommittees in the 119th Congress (2025-2026).[34]
  • actionServes on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs; Government Operations subcommittees) in the 119th Congress.[34]
  • bill2026-06-11 · Sponsored the ZOMBIE Act, which passed the House in June 2026 and requires federal agencies to identify and recover improper payments.[36]

In their own words

Priorities

  • As chair of the Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee, says securing the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, including refining and processing rare earth elements, is his top priority, citing reliance on China as a threat to economic and national security.[15]
  • Says the ZOMBIE Act, which he sponsored and which passed the House in June 2026, requires federal agencies to hunt down improper payments to combat government waste.[36]
Campaign money$1.1M raised · 54% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-22

Totals this cycle

Raised$1.1M
Spent$946K
Cash on hand$261K

Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.

Who gave

  • Individuals $550K
  • PACs & committees $464K

Largest committee contributions

  1. Bringing Republican Excellence to Town PAC PAC$13K
  2. Protective Life Corporation Federal Political Action Committee ('protectivepac') PAC$10K
  3. The Westervelt Company Political Action Committee PAC$10K
  4. Drummond Company, Inc. Political Action Committee (DPAC) PAC$10K
  5. Regions Financial Corporation Political Action Committee PAC$10K
  6. Vulcan Materials Company Political Action Committee PAC$10K
  7. American Chemistry Council PAC PAC$10K
  8. Land of Opportunity PAC PAC$10K
  9. Alabama Power Co Employees Federal Political Action Cmte (APC Employees Federal PAC) PAC$10K
  10. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Political Action Committee PAC$10K

Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗

Profile: /people/gary-j-palmer

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 7 of 466 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Climate & energy (5), Jobs & cost of living (4), Foreign affairs & defense (1)

  • Amendment (Boebert) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

    A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that strikes section 518, a pilot program using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing. (AI-written)

    What it does: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national…

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 175–37, Republicans 90–123

    Jul 21, 2026Official record ↗

  • Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

    What it does: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid Vapor Pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 95–113, Republicans 122–90

    May 13, 2026Official record ↗

  • ROTOR Act

    What it does: Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillanc…

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 187–1, Republicans 77–131

    Feb 24, 2026Official record ↗

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Gary Palmer · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Meet Gary | Congressman Gary Palmer · Office of Rep. Gary Palmer Official record
  3. 3.Alabama 6th election results 2026 · NBC News News report
  4. 4.Palmer Votes to Defend 2nd Amendment Rights · Office of Rep. Gary Palmer · 2017-12-06 Candidate's own words
  5. 5.Roll Call 663 — On Passage: H.R. 38, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · 2017-12-06 Official record
  6. 6.Roll call: Bipartisan Background Checks Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2019-02-27 Official record
  7. 7.Roll call: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-07-29 Official record
  8. 8.Roll call: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-06-24 Official record
  9. 9.Roll call: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2017-12-06 Official record
  10. 10.Palmer: Obamacare Repeal Offers Voters a Choice · Office of Rep. Gary Palmer · 2016-01-06 Candidate's own words
  11. 11.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
  12. 12.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
  13. 13.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
  14. 14.Roll call: American Health Care Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2017-05-04 Official record
  15. 15.Q&A: New environment chair to focus on China, minerals · POLITICO E&E News (via Rep. Palmer's official site) · 2025-07-25 News report
  16. 16.Roll call: Build Back Better Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2021-11-19 Official record
  17. 17.Roll call: Inflation Reduction Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-08-12 Official record
  18. 18.H.R. 22 — SAVE Act (119th Congress) · Congress.gov Official record
  19. 19.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
  20. 20.H.R. 722, the Life at Conception Act (Life at Conception Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
  21. 21.Roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2021-09-24 Official record
  22. 22.Roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-07-15 Official record
  23. 23.Roll call: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2017-10-03 Official record
  24. 24.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
  25. 25.Roll call: Secure the Border Act of 2023 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2023-05-11 Official record
  26. 26.Roll call: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2019-06-04 Official record
  27. 27.Roll call: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2021-03-18 Official record
  28. 28.Roll call: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2017-12-20 Official record
  29. 29.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
  30. 30.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
  31. 31.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
  32. 32.Roll call: Raise the Wage Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2019-07-18 Official record
  33. 33.Gary Palmer · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
  34. 34.Gary Palmer · Ballotpedia Reference
  35. 35.Gary Palmer · Wikipedia Reference
  36. 36.Spending Cuts and Debt · Office of Rep. Gary Palmer · 2026-06-11 Candidate's own words