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Democratic
· State Representative
Robert Sanders
Represents District 29 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
84%
on 45 party-line votes · House Democrats median 88%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 764 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
7 of 37
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 7
Roll calls on record
777
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Robert Sanders votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Robert Sanders sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Robert Sanders is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
7 of 45 party-line votes.
HB1224 · MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act;
House Conference Report Adopted · 2026-04-01 · Passed 95–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3124 · Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.
House Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-29 · Passed 93–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1165 · Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth with certain firearms' charges.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-12 · Passed 92–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1263 · Banks; modernize approval process for certain requirement related to.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-10 · Passed 96–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB520 · Gaming Commission; authorize to collaborate with DHS for collection of child support.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 94–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1581 · Mobile sports betting; include tidelands and child support.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-04 · Passed 85–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB908 · Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state.
House Passed · 2026-02-04 · Passed 89–28 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB2 · "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-01-15 · Failed 61–59
SB2436 · Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system.
House Failed · 2026-03-10 · Failed 50–60
HB362 · Money transmission fees; require money transmitters to collect on certain transfers.
House Failed · 2026-02-11 · Passed 64–51
HB672 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 62–47
HB1361 · Game check program; establish for white-tailed deer.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-12 · Passed 62–44
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kent McCartyRepublican · District 101 · 70 shared contested votes
49%
Jansen OwenRepublican · District 106 · 66 shared contested votes
41%
Missy McGeeRepublican · District 102 · 71 shared contested votes
41%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (13 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Robert Sanders was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced37
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 7 bills that became law this session.
Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association System.
An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, To Establish A Utility District Within The Community Of Choctaw For The Purpose Of Owning, Controlling, Operating And Maintaining The Choctaw Sewer Association System Facilities; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2a State Championship.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-03
Karell Dampeer; commend upon occassion of his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the MS House of Representatives.
A Concurrent Resolution Honoring And Commending Karell Dampeer Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Sergeant-at-arms For The Mississippi House Of Representatives.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry.
An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 537 Located In Yazoo County, Mississippi, As The "colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway"; And For Related Purposes.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-13
JoHelen "Joey" Walker; commend on being first female and African-American elected Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor/Collector.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Johelen "joey" Walker On Her Historic Election As The First Woman And African American To Serve As Tax Assessor And Collector Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-12
Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations.
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Voter Was Not A Registered Voter In The Jurisdiction In Which He Or She Tried To Vote But Was Otherwise Eligible To Vote In The Jurisdiction Where He Or She…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with North Bayou Avenue improvement project.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; City of Cleveland for the North Bayou Avenue improvement project.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Cleveland To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; IHL for funding MVSU's Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions To Provide Funding To Mississippi Valley State University For Carrying Out The Purposes Of The Student Success And Workforce Readiness Strategy For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; Town of Benoit for road improvement project.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Benoit To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Town's 2025 Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Third Phase Of Development Of The Terrene Landing Project Near Rosedale, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Rosedale, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation, Furnishing And Equipping Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Former Bolivar County Health Department Building…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Benoit with road improvement project.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Town's 2025 Road Improvement Project; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To Land And Infrastructure At The Cleveland Municipal Airport In Bolivar County, Mississippi; And For…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Cleveland To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Outfitting Four New Police Vehicles For The Police Department Of The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
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HC65 · 2026-04-15
Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes. (House Adopted)
HB1924 · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Attorney General. (House Veto Overridden)
HB1648 · 2026-04-15
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (House Veto Overridden)
SB3410 · 2026-04-02
City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure. (House Passed)
HB1648 · 2026-04-02
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2474 · 2026-04-02
Rare Disease Task Force; establish within the Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2189 · 2026-04-02
Budget; direct disbursements from certain special funds. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1761 · 2026-04-02
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2917 · 2026-04-02
Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-04-02
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2747 · 2026-04-01
Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB4110 · 2026-04-01
Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center. (House Concurred in Amend From Senate)
SB2103 · 2026-04-01
Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1224 · 2026-04-01
MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2848 · 2026-04-01
Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2828 · 2026-04-01
Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1330 · 2026-04-01
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area". (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2409 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2294 · 2026-04-01
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2314 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-04-01
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1395 · 2026-04-01
School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SC529 · 2026-04-01
Recognize Anniversary of "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act" and Prison Fellowship. (House Adopted)
SB2114 · 2026-03-31
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1596 · 2026-03-31
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1076 · 2026-03-31
Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2322 · 2026-03-31
Driver's license; amend provision related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2637 · 2026-03-31
Northeast District; allow greater flexibility regarding where the livestock show may be held. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1563 · 2026-03-31
Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission to include one person who is a customer that receives service by such utility. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1393 · 2026-03-31
Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1752 · 2026-03-31
Judges' salaries; increase and delete provision setting at level recommended by State Personnel Board. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-03-31
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB925 · 2026-03-31
Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB538 · 2026-03-31
Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2834 · 2026-03-31
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1662 · 2026-03-31
Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1701 · 2026-03-31
Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB939 · 2026-03-31
MS Length-of-Service Award Program; extend repealer and create Fire Grant Fund and Fire Equipment Grant Fund. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB377 · 2026-03-31
The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1305 · 2026-03-31
Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2110 · 2026-03-31
Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2805 · 2026-03-31
MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1637 · 2026-03-31
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2710 · 2026-03-31
Juvenile crime; revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB562 · 2026-03-31
Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-03-31
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1613 · 2026-03-31
Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB525 · 2026-03-31
Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2821 · 2026-03-31
Capital sexual battery; create crime of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1612 · 2026-03-31
Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3124 · 2026-03-30
Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1625 · 2026-03-30
Virtual currency kiosks; require licensure in accordance with Money Transmission Modernization Act. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2825 · 2026-03-30
MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise certification requirements and extend repealer on act and related incentives. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3406 · 2026-03-30
Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.). (House Passed)
SB2262 · 2026-03-30
Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation. (House Passed)
HB1935 · 2026-03-30
Appropriation; Education, Department of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HC64 · 2026-03-30
Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment. (House Adopted)
SB3051 · 2026-03-30
Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3328 · 2026-03-30
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax. (House Passed)
SB2898 · 2026-03-30
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
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