Congress Report Card

Bennie G. Thompson

Democrat · Rep. · MS-2
Mississippi · 119th Congress
C-

Bennie G. Thompson, a Democrat, represents Mississippi's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House. Thompson earns an overall grade of C- (71 out of 100) for the 119th Congress. Thompson voted on 648 of 674 roll calls (96.1%) and missed 26. Thompson sponsored 10 bills and joint resolutions, none of which moved past introduction and none of which became law. That is more than 8% of representatives when bills are weighted by how far they got. Thompson also cosponsored 371 bills, more than 79% of representatives.

Vote attendance 40% of grade

C
Voted on 648 of 674 roll calls (96.1%); missed 26.

Bills written 35% of grade

F
Sponsored 10 bills and joint resolutions. Legislative progress: more than 8% of representatives. (Also 5 simple resolutions, not graded.)
10Introduced
0Committee action
0Passed a chamber
0Became law

Bills supported 25% of grade

B+
Cosponsored 371 bills, more than 79% of representatives.

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Bennie G. Thompson: grade C- on Congress Report Card

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Updated 2026-10-03 18:01 UTC. This page uses the standard grading weights. How grades are calculated.