Wesley Bell
Sourced recordU.S. House - MO District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Wesley Bell is a Democratic Representative from Missouri, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2025. Born 1974. Official website: https://bell.house.gov/
Office sought
U.S. House - MO District 01
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Congressional District 1
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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
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
33/34 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 33 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialWesley Bell is a candidate for U.S. House - MO District 01profile 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 Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay 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 Nay 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 Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- 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 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- 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 Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $5,386,197.6 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Wesley Bell sees surge of outside spending ahead of rematch with Cori Bush - Jewish Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Wesley Bell (D), Missouri's 1st District - Substack
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush are again running against each other in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District - Ballotpedia News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Wesley Bell Announces $500,000 EPA Grant for St. Louis Revitalization - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Saint Louis Chess Club Host Bipartisan Congressional Chess Tournament with Leading Chess Figures and Saint Louis Students in the Nation’s Capital - Morningstar
- VerifiedNews coverage: Jasmine Crockett defends Wesley Bell amid Democratic infighting in Missouri - KSDK
- VerifiedNews coverage: Protesters confront Missouri Congressman Wesley Bell about his support of Israel - KCUR
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9180Sponsor
CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-08
2026-06-10: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
HR 9011Sponsor
Vacancy to Value Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-22National Security
2026-05-22: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Financial Services, 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.
HR 8846Sponsor
Tornado Preparedness Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-15Energy
2026-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
HR 8599Sponsor
St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-30Technology
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1167Sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-14Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1138Sponsor
Recognizing the critical missions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and expressing concern that the systematic reduction of its career workforce has undermined those missions and endangered the safety and security of United States citizens.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-26Economy
2026-03-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 7998Sponsor
BRIDGE Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-19
2026-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7814Sponsor
EPSTEIN Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-05National Security
2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7746Sponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-02Technology
2026-03-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 7570Sponsor
Reinvest in Public Schools Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-13
2026-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record Feed
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
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
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
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Wesley Bell sees surge of outside spending ahead of rematch with Cori Bush - Jewish Insider
1.00Jewish Insider · 2026-07-09
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Rep. Wesley Bell (D), Missouri's 1st District - Substack
0.82Substack · 2026-07-08
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Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush are again running against each other in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District - Ballotpedia News
0.82Ballotpedia News · 2026-06-30
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Press Release: Wesley Bell Announces $500,000 EPA Grant for St. Louis Revitalization - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-25
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U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Saint Louis Chess Club Host Bipartisan Congressional Chess Tournament with Leading Chess Figures and Saint Louis Students in the Nation’s Capital - Morningstar
0.82Morningstar · 2026-06-03
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Jasmine Crockett defends Wesley Bell amid Democratic infighting in Missouri - KSDK
0.82KSDK · 2026-05-23
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Protesters confront Missouri Congressman Wesley Bell about his support of Israel - KCUR
0.82KCUR · 2025-08-20
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