Terri Sewell
Sourced recordU.S. House - AL District 07 · Congressional District 7
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Terrycina Andrea "Terri" Sewell is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district as member of the Democratic Party since 2011. The district includes most of the Black Belt, as well as most of the predominantly African American portions of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
Corruption Record
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Law & Order
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Tax Policy
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Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialTerri Sewell is a candidate for U.S. House - AL District 07profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,036,770.95 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama's Scheduled Execution of Jeffery Lee
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Alabama to Use Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Announces July 2026 Mobile Office Hours Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Terri Sewell helps secure $6.9 million for community projects across central, south Alabama - WSFA
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Secures $5 Million for Community Projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Transportation-HUD Funding Bill - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 Internships - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Alabama to Use Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell praises federal court ruling on Alabama’s congressional map - Alabama Political Reporter
- VerifiedNews coverage: Supreme Court Ruling Puts Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s Alabama District at Risk - The Birmingham Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Terri Sewell Never Forgot Where She Came From — and Selma Never Forgot Her - The Birmingham Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Alabama to Proceed with Suppressing Black Representation - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama State Legislature's Passage of Legislation Paving the Way to Erase Black Representation - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama’s Congressional districts - WAKA 8
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Gutting the Voting Rights Act - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Hosts Rural Health Roundtable in Demopolis During National Public Health Week - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sewell Commemorates the 61st Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Highlights Upcoming Alabama Civil Rights Pilgrimage - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-12: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-12-18: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-09-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-07-23: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-06-10: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-05-07: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
istrict in FY27 Funding Bills 6/16/26 Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 Internships 6/16/26 Rep. Sewell Secures $5 Million for Community Projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Transportation-HUD Funding Bill 6/9/26 6/9/26 Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republican Reconciliation Bill 6/3/26 Rep. Sewell Announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District 6/2/26 Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Alabama to Use Racia
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