John M. Spratt, Jr.

John M. Spratt, Jr.

Democrat · SO-5 · House of Representatives

43 years in office

Quylt Score

469
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted5 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced23 of 162 bills out of committee
7112%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring10 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
8310%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills3 of 12 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
835%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (162)

Introduced 2006-05-17 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 241 (Roll no. 157).

Introduced 2005-06-20 · By unanimous consent, the Spratt amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2005-03-17 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 264, 1 Present (Roll no. 87).

HR 6306Immigration and Border Security Act

Introduced 2006-09-29 · Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Government Reform, Armed Services, and 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.

Emergency Management

HR 5667Deficit Reduction and Effective Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-21 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Standards of Official Conduct, 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.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4335To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fluorobenzene.

Introduced 2005-11-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3493Battle of Camden Study Act

Introduced 2005-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3328For the relief of Gerald Robert Christopher Haefelin.

Introduced 2005-07-18 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Private Legislation

HR 2825To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Chloro-3-[[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxopropyl]-amino]-do decyl ester.

Introduced 2005-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2243To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6 Dichlorotoluene.

Introduced 2005-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2245To suspend temporarily the duty on paraChlorophenol.

Introduced 2005-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2244To suspend temporarily the duty on Glyoxylic Acid 50%.

Introduced 2005-05-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1289Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area Study Act

Introduced 2005-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 666Servicemembers' Family Protection Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HCONRES 133Non-Proliferation Treaty Enhancement Resolution of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 6445Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area Act

Introduced 2010-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5448Perkins Loan Extension Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-05-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Education

HR 5454Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-05-28 · Referred to House Rules

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5252Renewable Energy Tax Incentives Extension Act

Introduced 2010-05-06 · Referred to House Energy and Commerce

Taxation

HR 4872Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-03-17 · Became Public Law No: 111-152.

Health

HR 3945To suspend temporarily the duty on Himic Anhydride.

Introduced 2009-10-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1971To provide for the elimination of duties on certain comforter shells.

Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 284Battle of Camden Study Act

Introduced 2009-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 1492Providing for budget enforcement for fiscal year 2011.

Introduced 2010-06-30 · Referred to House Rules

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 1493Providing for budget enforcement for fiscal year 2011.

Introduced 2010-06-30 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1500, H. Res. 1493 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H5357-5358; text as passed House: CR H5357-5358)

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 135Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Introduced 2008-05-22 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6083To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors.

Introduced 2008-05-19 · Became Public Law No: 110-424.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4925To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Fluorobenzene.

Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4924To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Crotonic Acid.

Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4923To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,6-Dichlorotoluene.

Introduced 2007-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4693To suspend temporarily the duty on Grilbond IL 6-50%F.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4692To suspend temporarily the duty on Grilamid TR 90.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4694To suspend temporarily the duty on Primid QM-1260.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4696To suspend temporarily the duty on 1-Nitroanthraquinone.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4691To suspend temporarily the duty on nPBAL.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4697To suspend temporarily the duty on Leucoquinizarin.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4695To suspend temporarily the duty on Primid XL-552.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4698To suspend temporarily the duty on Quinaldine.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1674Battle of Camden Study Act

Introduced 2007-03-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HRES 190Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

HRES 27To institute a Pay-As-You-Go rule in the House of Representatives for the 110th Congress.

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Congress

HRES 28To institute a reconciliation rule in the House of Representatives for the 110th Congress.

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Congress

HCONRES 316Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Introduced 2008-03-12 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congress

HCONRES 207Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service.

Introduced 2007-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Commemorations

Introduced 2004-06-24 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 233 (Roll no. 314).

Introduced 2004-03-25 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A004) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 232 (Roll no. 91).

Introduced 2003-10-16 · Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Spratt amendment (A015). The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2003-03-20 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 236 (Roll no. 81).

HR 3074Battle of Camden Study Act

Introduced 2003-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1815Rail Line Relocation Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 744Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area Study Act

Introduced 2003-02-12 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Introduced 2002-10-10 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 155 - 270 (Roll no. 453).

Introduced 2002-06-27 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. (Recorded vote denied.)

Introduced 2002-05-09 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A006) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2001-11-28 · By unanimous consent, the Spratt amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 2001-03-28 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 243 (Roll no. 69).

HR 5502Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-09-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4830Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area Study Act

Introduced 2002-05-23 · Received in the Senate.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4120To suspend temporarily the duty on para ethylphenol.

Introduced 2002-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2351Nuclear Threat Reduction Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-27 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

International Affairs

HR 1952For the relief of the R. E. Goodson Construction Company, Incorporated.

Introduced 2001-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Private Legislation

HRES 234Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Representative from South Carolina.

Introduced 2001-09-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

Introduced 2000-03-23 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 233 (Roll no. 74). (text: CR H1386-1391)

Introduced 1999-03-25 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 250 (Roll no. 76).

Introduced 1983-07-26 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 4096A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest held by the United States in certain lands located in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Introduced 1983-10-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Forest, Family Farms, and Energy.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3723A bill for the relief of Henry D. Barnett.

Introduced 1983-07-29 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Private Legislation

Introduced 1986-08-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1986-08-11 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 190 - 213 (Record Vote No: 319).

Introduced 1986-08-08 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 245 - 156 (Record Vote No: 312).

Introduced 1986-09-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-06-25 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-06-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1985-06-20 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

HR 4548Truth in Negotiations Amendments of 1986

Introduced 1986-04-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 1988-05-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 239 - 176 (Record Vote No: 122).

Introduced 1988-05-03 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.

Introduced 1988-05-04 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 244 - 174 (Record Vote No: 102).

HR 5514A bill to transfer certain lands to the South Carolina Commission of Forestry, an agency of the State of South Carolina.

Introduced 1988-10-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5437A bill to suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain brown, orange, and violet dyes.

Introduced 1988-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5438A bill to suspend for a 5-year period the duty on vat red 10 dye.

Introduced 1988-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5439A bill to suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain blue and green dyes.

Introduced 1988-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5436A bill to suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain dyes.

Introduced 1988-09-30 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2457A bill to extend until January 1, 1993, the suspension of duty on tetra amino biphenyl.

Introduced 1987-05-18 · Executive Comment Received From ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1990-10-12 · By unanimous consent, the Spratt amendment was withdrawn.

Introduced 1990-09-18 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendments (A014) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1989-07-25 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 400 - 22 (Roll no. 155).

Introduced 1989-07-26 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 171).

HR 5258To require that the President transmit to Congress, that the congressional Budget Committees report, and that the Congress consider a balanced budget for each fiscal year.

Introduced 1990-07-12 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4822Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act

Introduced 1990-05-15 · Executive Comment Received from DOT.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4396To extend until January 1, 1994, the existing temporary suspension of duty on tetraamino biphenyl.

Introduced 1990-03-27 · See H.R.1594.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3655Hurricane Hugo Timber Tax Assistance Act

Introduced 1989-11-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3449Hurricane Hugo Timber Tax Assistance Act

Introduced 1989-10-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1320To suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain blue and green dyes.

Introduced 1989-03-08 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1323To suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain dyes.

Introduced 1989-03-08 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1321To suspend for a 5-year period the duty on vat red 10 dye.

Introduced 1989-03-08 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1322To suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain brown, orange, and violet dyes.

Introduced 1989-03-08 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1220To suspend for a 5-year period the duty on certain brown, orange, and violet dyes.

Introduced 1989-03-01 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5566To provide additional time to negotiate settlement of a land dispute in South Carolina.

Introduced 1992-07-07 · Became Public Law No: 102-339.

Native Americans

HR 4466Hazardous Waste Facilities Public Accountability Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 4465To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve public accountability and public safety in the management of hazardous waste facilities.

Introduced 1992-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 1915To suspend for a 3-year period the duty on omega-dodecalactam.

Introduced 1991-04-17 · See H.R.4318.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1586To extend the existing suspension of duty on tetraamino biphenyl.

Introduced 1991-03-21 · See H.R.4318.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1994-08-12 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 243 (Roll no. 396).

HR 5282To provide a mechanism for dedicating spending cuts in discretionary spending programs to deficit reduction.

Introduced 1994-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4906Emergency Spending Control Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-08-05 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report of be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4907Baseline Reform Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-08-05 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4680Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-06-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1459-1460)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4679Inspector General Reform Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-06-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1459-1460)

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4604Budget Control Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-06-21 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4600Expedited Rescissions Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-06-17 · Committee on Budget. Hearings held.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2324To suspend for a 3-year period the duty on omega-dodecalactam.

Introduced 1993-05-27 · Executive Comment Received from ITC.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1578Expedited Rescissions Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-04-01 · Committee on Budget. Hearings held.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 1427To extend the existing suspension of duty on tetraamino biphenyl.

Introduced 1993-03-18 · See H.R.5110.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 1995-09-14 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 1995-06-14 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 242 (Roll no. 373).

Introduced 1995-02-23 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 162).

Introduced 1995-02-03 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A013) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 243 (Roll no. 89).

Introduced 1995-02-15 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 136).

Introduced 1995-01-23 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 28).

HR 4272Hazardous Waste Facilities Financial Responsibility Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 4184To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Introduced 1996-09-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1703)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4009Hazardous Waste Facilities Public Accountability Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

Environmental Protection

HR 3730Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-06-27 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3728To suspend temporarily the duty on Para ethyl phenol (PEP).

Introduced 1996-06-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3654Textile and Apparel Global Competitiveness Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-06-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3489Ballistic Missile Defense Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-05-16 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 1998-06-05 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 257 (Roll No. 209).

Introduced 1998-04-01 · On agreeing to the Spratt amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 106 - 312, 1 Present (Roll No. 96).

HR 3083To suspend temporarily the duty on Grilamid TR90.

Introduced 1997-11-13 · For Further Action See H.R.4342.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2686To suspend temporarily the duty on beta hydroxyalkylamide.

Introduced 1997-10-21 · For Further Action See H.R.4342.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1678To suspend temporarily the duty on Para ethyl phenol (PEP).

Introduced 1997-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1677To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Introduced 1997-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1504Customs Enforcement and Market Access Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance