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Eric Burlison

RU.S. Representative · MO-7

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: U.S. House · Missouri's 7th District

Biography

Eric Burlison is the incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th District, first elected in 2022.[1] A sixth-generation Missourian, he worked about 20 years as an investment advisor and software consultant before serving in the Missouri House and Senate.[1][2] He serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.[3]

Burlison was born in Springfield, Missouri, and, according to his congressional website, is a sixth-generation Missourian.[1][2] He graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield in 1995 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University.[2] His congressional website says he had 20 years of private-sector experience as an investment advisor and software consultant.[1][2]

Burlison represented District 133 in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017.[1][2] He won election to the Missouri Senate in 2018 and represented the 20th Senatorial District, which covers Christian County and part of Greene County, from 2019 to 2023.[1][2] In November 2022 he won the open 7th District U.S. House seat, succeeding Billy Long, defeating Democrat Kristen Radaker-Sheafer, Libertarian Kevin Craig and a write-in candidate, and took office in 2023.[1]

In the House, Burlison serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and sits on the Subcommittee on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).[3] He also serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, in its Highways and Transit; Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; and Water Resources and Environment subcommittees.[3] As chair of his Oversight subcommittee he held a hearing on state and local natural gas bans, and he co-launched an Oversight investigation into Bloomberg Philanthropies funding.[4][5]

Burlison won the August 4, 2026 Republican primary with 73.8% of the vote over Grayson Hunt and John Casey.[1] According to his congressional website, he and his wife Angie live in Ozark, Missouri, with their two daughters.[2]

  1. 1.Eric Burlison · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 2.About - Representative Burlison · Office of Congressman Eric Burlison Official record
  3. 3.Committees and Caucuses - Representative Burlison · Office of Congressman Eric Burlison Official record
  4. 4.Burlison Opens Hearing on State and Local Natural Gas Bans Increasing Energy Costs · Office of Congressman Eric Burlison · 2026-09-02 Official record
  5. 5.Comer, Burlison Launch Investigation into Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Funding of Anti-American Energy Lawfare · Office of Congressman Eric Burlison · 2026-09-14 Official record

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.

On the ballot

Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 15 of 456 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Foreign affairs & defense (7), Rights & public safety (3), Climate & energy (2)

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

    A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that preempts state and local laws that differ from federal standards on scrap-metal processing and on recycling or disposal of defense articles. (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 no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 3–209, Republicans 197–15

    Jul 21, 2026Official record ↗

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

    A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that directs the Comptroller General to study ways federal authority could preempt or mitigate state actions undermining domestic refining capacity critical to national security. (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 no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 4–209, Republicans 207–7

    Jul 21, 2026Official record ↗

  • 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 ↗

  • To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes

    What it does: This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026. Title VII of FISA generally addresses electronic surveillance and other methods of acquiring forei…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 7–199, Republicans 190–19

    Jun 11, 2026Official record ↗

  • Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act

    What it does: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disa…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 30–176, Republicans 204–3

    May 21, 2026Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

S. 2403 · U.S. HOUSE

Retire through Ownership Act

YesVOTED

Motion: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

A yes vote suspended the House rules and passed S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, under a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds majority. (AI-written)

Retire through Ownership Act This bill allows the fiduciary of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to rely on a valuation provided by an independent valuation expert or business appraiser in determining the fair market value of the plan's securities if the securities are not traded on a national securities exchange (i.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 401–14·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 9497 · U.S. HOUSE

Water Resources Development Act

YesVOTED

Motion: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A yes vote suspended the House rules and passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act, as amended, under a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds majority. (AI-written)

Water Resources Development Act of 2026 This bill authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and makes related requirements.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 415–9·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 9340 · U.S. HOUSE

Ratepayer Protection Act

YesVOTED

Motion: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A yes vote suspended the House rules and passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, as amended, under a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds majority. (AI-written)

Ratepayer Protection Act The bill requires state utility regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider implementing a standard to hold certain large-load customers responsible for the costs associated with any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrade of electric service necessary to serve such customers.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 417–3·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.J.Res. 213 · U.S. HOUSE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”

YesVOTED

Motion: On Passage

This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor Craft regulation.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 214–208·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 10326 · U.S. HOUSE

PROOF Act

YesVOTED

Motion: On Passage

Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act This bill requires states to provide such information as the Department of Justice (DOJ) may require for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting alleged fraud committed with regard to certain federally funded programs.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 217–207·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 9576 · U.S. HOUSE

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act

YesVOTED

Motion: On Passage

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The division investigates and prosecutes fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 352–72·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 5334 · U.S. HOUSE

An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes

YesVOTED

Motion: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments

A yes vote agreed to the Senate's amendments to H.R. 5334, which add Russia sanctions, higher duties and an Iran Sanctions Act extension to the early-childhood educator deduction, sending the bill to the president. (AI-written)

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a tax deduction for teacher expenses to include early childhood educators.

Latest official summary of the bill (as amended) — read the bill text ↗
Passed 262–159·Substantive·Sep 16, 2026Roll call ↗
H.Con.Res. 93 · U.S. HOUSE

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

NoVOTED

Motion: On Agreeing to the Resolution

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 220–204·Substantive·Sep 15, 2026Roll call ↗
H.J.Res. 210 · U.S. HOUSE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”

YesVOTED

Motion: On Passage

This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 216–211·Substantive·Sep 15, 2026Roll call ↗
H.R. 9500 · U.S. HOUSE

Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

NoVOTED

Motion: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A yes vote suspended the House rules and passed H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, as amended, under a fast-track procedure that requires a two-thirds majority. (AI-written)

Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act This bill expands the federal tax deduction for personal casualty and theft losses by eliminating certain limits, including the requirement that such losses arise from certain disasters.

Official summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 408–17·Substantive·Sep 15, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 634 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.