Federal · Missouri · Democratic

Wesley Bell

Democrat U.S. Representative for Missouri's 1st District.

Voted further left than 86% of the House, based on 561 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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Each tick is a member of the House. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.

On the record

Office
U.S. Representative for Missouri's 1st District1
Party
Democratic1
In this office since
January 3, 20251
Term ends
January 3, 20271
Contact
Official website · 202-225-2406 · X / Twitter · Facebook1
On the ballot
U.S. House, Missouri 1st District (2026)3

What they say and what they did

Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.

  • 26 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 439 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 304 of 316 final votes on bills; missed 126
  • Committees: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; House Committee on Foreign Affairs; House Committee on Armed Services2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 44 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7197: Home Energy Relief Act Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Sponsored H.R. 4631: St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 314: Retire through Ownership ActPassed 401–14, September 16, 20267
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 302: Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActPassed 417–7, September 15, 20268
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 272: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027Passed 220–205, July 21, 20269
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 271: Main Street Capital Access ActPassed 270–155, July 21, 202610
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 247: Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Passed 217–209, July 15, 202611

Taxes

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7998: BRIDGE Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Sponsored H.R. 7570: Reinvest in Public Schools Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 305: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActPassed 408–17, September 15, 202612
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 138: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActPassed 346–10, April 27, 202613
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 88: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines ActPassed 423–0, April 1, 202514
  • Voted Not voting on H.R. 85: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025Passed 385–0, March 31, 202515
  • Voted Not voting on H.R. 84: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters ActPassed 388–0, March 31, 202516

Health care

What they say

  • Believes every family should have access to affordable, accessible, and responsive healthcare.

    “Congressman Bell believes every family should have access to healthcare that is affordable, accessible, and responsive to their community's needs.”17

  • Wants to expand access to care, lower patient costs, and support healthcare institutions and workforce.

    “Congressman Bell is committed to advancing policies that expand access to care, lower patient costs, and support the region's world-class healthcare institutions and workforce.”17

  • Cosponsors legislation to require Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's disease detection tests.

    “Cosponsored Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to require Medicare coverage for FDA-approved blood tests that detect Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages.”17

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 58 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 251: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActPassed 396–0, July 20, 202618
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 250: To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.Passed 394–6, July 20, 202619
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 128: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025Passed 406–4, April 21, 202620
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 362: Do No Harm in Medicaid ActPassed 215–201, December 18, 202521
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 349: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans ActPassed 216–211, December 17, 202522

Immigration

What they say

  • Wants to abolish and defund ICE and hold the Trump Administration accountable for its actions.

    “Congressman Bell has been clear: ICE needs to be abolished and defunded, and the Trump Administration must be held accountable.”23

  • Wants to prohibit taxpayer-funded partisan advertising by ICE.

    “Introduced the No ICE Ads Act to prohibit taxpayer-funded partisan, ICE promotional advertising.”23

  • Wants to prevent law enforcement from roaming cities unidentified and masked.

    “Cosponsored legislation to ensure law enforcement cannot roam around cities unidentified and masked.”23

  • Pushes back against efforts to strip Temporary Protective Status (TPS).

    “Member of the Congressional Haiti Caucus, pushing back on the administration’s attempt to strip Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitians and all other communities.”23

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7395: NO ICE ADs Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
  • Voted Nay on S. 214: Secure America ActPassed 214–212, June 9, 202624
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 120: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 224–204, April 16, 202625
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 96: Federal Working Animal Protection ActPassed 228–190, March 19, 202626
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 94: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026Passed 231–186, March 18, 202627
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 65: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.Passed 219–211, February 11, 202628

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 47: Pregnant Students’ Rights ActPassed 217–211, January 22, 202629
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 27: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActPassed 217–204, January 23, 202530

Guns

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 240: Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActPassed 221–201, July 14, 202631
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 190: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActPassed 216–201, May 21, 202632
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 101: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025Passed 218–206, March 25, 202633
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 70: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.Passed 233–185, February 12, 202634
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 130: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025Passed 234–182, May 15, 202535

Energy and climate

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 24 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 5254: Gateway Partnership Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 313: Water Resources Development Act of 2026Passed 415–9, September 16, 202636
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 312: Ratepayer Protection ActPassed 417–3, September 16, 202637
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 311: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".Passed 214–208, September 16, 202638
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 306: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".Passed 216–211, September 15, 202639
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 304: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025Passed 343–79, September 15, 202640

Education

What they say

  • Supports investments in students, educators, and workforce readiness programs.

    “Congressman Bell supports investments in students, educators, and workforce readiness.”41

  • Wants to protect the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO programs, public education, student aid, and the Pell Grant.

    “He is firmly committed to protecting the U.S. Department of Education, the TRIO programs, public education, student aid, and the Pell Grant, all of which are essential in providing opportunities to those who need them most.”41

  • Supports funding for public schools through the Reinvest in Public Schools Act.

    “Created the Reinvest in Public Schools Act to help fund public schools.”41

  • Supports fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

    “Cosponsor of the IDEA Full Funding Act, which would increase individuals with Disabilities Education Act spending to finally meet our obligation to America's children and schools.”41

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Not voting on H.R. 295: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026Passed 237–169, September 3, 202642
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 217: No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026Passed 249–172, June 10, 202643
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 184: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids ActPassed 217–198, May 20, 202644
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 82: Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActPassed 351–72, March 4, 202645
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 47: Pregnant Students’ Rights ActPassed 217–211, January 22, 202629

Crime and policing

What they say

  • Wants to advance federal policies that promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and expand recovery opportunities.

    “Congressman Wesley Bell is dedicated to advancing federal policies that promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and expand recovery opportunities.”46

  • Supports diversion programs for nonviolent offenders to connect them with community-based treatment and services.

    “Expanding evidence-based alternatives to incarceration by supporting early intervention strategies that connect individuals to community-based treatment and services rather than the criminal justice system.”47

  • Wants to improve access to mental health care, substance use treatment, workforce development, education, and stable housing.

    “Improving access to mental health care, substance use treatment, workforce development, education, and stable housing to support successful community reintegration.”47

  • Promotes approaches that emphasize accountability, healing, and community engagement to repair harm.

    “Promoting approaches that emphasize accountability, healing, and community engagement, while enabling victims, offenders, and communities to repair harm and reduce future justice system involvement.”47

  • Wants to expand workforce pathways for justice-impacted individuals and opportunity youth.

    “Introduced the BRIDGE Act to expand workforce pathways for justice-impacted individuals and opportunity youth.”47

  • Wants to expand the permitted uses of federal Byrne JAG funds to support diversion and rehabilitation.

    “Introduced the DART Act to expand the permitted uses of federal Byrne JAG funds to support diversion and rehabilitation before incarceration ever begins.”47

What they did

  • Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 40 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7814: EPSTEIN Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored H.R. 6172: Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored H.R. 3621: Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 309: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Passed 352–72, September 16, 202648
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 301: GUARD ActPassed 414–7, September 15, 202649
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 293: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Failed 212–206, September 2, 202650
  • Voted Yea on S. 285: LACAPassed 378–10, August 31, 202651
  • Voted Yea on S. 284: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActPassed 376–8, August 31, 202652

Foreign policy

What they say

  • Believes the United States should strengthen alliances and support democratic allies and partners globally.

    “Congressman Bell believes our national security depends on the United States strengthening our alliances, maintaining a strong global force posture, and supporting our democratic allies and partners around the world.”53

  • Advocates for the sovereignty and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    “Serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Bosnia Caucus, advocating for the sovereignty and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including introducing the Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act.”53

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 32 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 5543: Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 207: Ukraine Support ActPassed 226–195, June 4, 202654
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 120: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Passed 224–204, April 16, 202625
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 58: PROTECT Taiwan ActPassed 395–2, February 9, 202655
  • Voted Not voting on H.R. 307: No New Burma Funds ActPassed 385–0, December 1, 202556
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 220: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025Passed 407–4, September 2, 202557

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 283: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActPassed 232–188, July 23, 202658
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 139: Clergy ActPassed 350–5, April 27, 202659
  • Voted Not voting on H.R. 306: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025Passed 386–0, December 1, 202560

Housing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 10 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 9180: CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 303: Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025Passed 424–0, September 15, 202661
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 224: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 358–32, June 23, 202662
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 57: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 390–9, February 9, 202663

Elections and voting

What they say

  • Believes every eligible American should have fair, equal, and secure access to the ballot box.

    “Congressman Bell believes every eligible American should have fair, equal, and secure access to the ballot box.”46

  • Supports legislation to modernize voting systems and strengthen election security measures.

    “Congressman Bell supports legislation to modernize voting systems, expand access to the ballot, strengthen election security, and protect the integrity of our democratic institutions.”64

  • Wants Missouri and other states to adopt policies that make voting easier for eligible citizens.

    “He believes Missouri and states across the country should adopt voting policies that make it easier for eligible citizens to vote while maintaining public confidence in the electoral process.”64

  • Supports revitalizing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 through legislative action.

    “Cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which modernized and revitalized the Voting Rights Act of 1965, strengthening legal protections against discriminatory voting policies and practices.”64

  • Wants to help local communities reduce unnecessary jail time through a DOJ grant program.

    “Introduced the Community First Pretrial Reform Act creates a new DOJ grant program to help local communities reduce unnecessary jail time.”47

What they did

  • Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 44 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 9011: Vacancy to Value Act of 2026 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.
  • Sponsored H.R. 8599: St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Sponsored H.R. 7746: 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". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 310: PROOF ActPassed 217–207, September 16, 202665
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 252: Value Over Cost Act of 2026Passed 421–1, July 21, 202666
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 251: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActPassed 396–0, July 20, 202618
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 220: Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActPassed 218–200, June 10, 202667
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 218: Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActPassed 240–181, June 10, 202668

Technology and AI

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 238: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025Passed 308–117, July 14, 202669
  • Voted Yea on S. 181: Lulu’s LawPassed 401–6, May 20, 202670
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 127: Kari's Law Reporting ActPassed 405–5, April 21, 202671
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 126: Emergency Reporting ActPassed 386–7, April 20, 202672
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 125: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActPassed 384–9, April 20, 202673

Civil rights

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on S. 193: ARTIST ActPassed 404–14, June 3, 202674
  • Voted Yea on S. 81: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025Passed 384–40, March 4, 202675
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 8: Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments ActFailed 236–188, January 8, 202676
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 28: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025Passed 412–1, February 4, 202577
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 22: Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site ActPassed 416–0, January 22, 202578

Military and veterans

What they say

  • Wants the Department of Defense to protect the well-being of servicemembers aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.

    “Led an Armed Services letter calling for the Department of Defense to take measures to protect the well-being of servicemembers aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.”53

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 41 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 7323: Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Sponsored H.R. 5132: Healthy Servicemembers Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Sponsored H.R. 4010: Turning Untrusted Tutoring Origins Away from Resources Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 278: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Passed 216–212, July 22, 202679
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 248: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".Passed 418–0, July 16, 202680
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 221: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.Failed 198–218, June 11, 202681
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 191: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026Passed 235–179, May 21, 202682
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 190: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActPassed 216–201, May 21, 202632

Drugs and addiction

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on S. 214: Secure America ActPassed 214–212, June 9, 202624
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 220: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025Passed 407–4, September 2, 202557
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 183: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025Passed 246–160, June 26, 202583
  • Voted Nay on S. 166: HALT Fentanyl ActPassed 321–104, June 12, 202584
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 33: HALT Fentanyl ActPassed 312–108, February 6, 202585

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored H.R. 6252: Food Assurance and Security Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Voted Yea on S. 223: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Passed 368–19, June 23, 202686
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 154: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026Passed 224–200, April 30, 202687
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 109: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Passed 395–10, April 14, 202688
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 73: DOE and USDA Interagency Research ActPassed 372–35, March 24, 202589

Money: U.S. House, Missouri 1st District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 15, 2026.3

Raised$3.6M
Spent$2.9M
Cash on hand$1.1M
  • From individuals $2.9M
  • From PACs and other committees $591K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $95K

Gifts from people, by size90

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 3%
  • $200–$499 3%
  • $500–$999 11%
  • $1,000–$1,999 28%
  • $2,000 and up 55%

Top PACs and committees giving directly91

American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee$14,994
Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee United Brotherhood of Carpenters and JoinersConnected to United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America$10,000
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action LeagueConnected to International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers$10,000
Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (Ipal)Connected to Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers$10,000
The Cigna Group Employee Political Action CommitteeConnected to The Cigna Group$10,000
American Crystal Sugar Company Political Action CommitteeConnected to American Crystal Sugar Compay$10,000
The Boeing Company PACConnected to The Boeing Company$10,000
Elevance Health, Inc. Political Action Committee (Elevance Health PAC)Connected to Elevance Health, Inc.$10,000
Ameren Corporation Federal Political Action Committee (Ameren Fedpac)Connected to Ameren Corporation$10,000
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. / Enterprise Mobility Political Action CommitteeConnected to Enterprise Holdings, Inc.$10,000
Midwest Region Laborers' Political LeagueConnected to Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region$10,000
Husch Blackwell Political Action Committee$10,000
Leidos Inc. Political Action CommitteeConnected to Leidos, Inc.$10,000
Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC)Connected to Centene Corporation Political Action Committee (Centene PAC)$9,500
Thompson Coburn Political Action Committee$9,150

Outside groups spending in this race92

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Spent to help: $987K

United Democracy Project ('udp')$685,626
Project 218$250,000
National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee$51,144

Spent to oppose: $48K

Working Families Party PAC$27,360
Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project$20,903

Individual donors

  • $2.8M from 2,509 itemized gifts93
  • 18% came from people in Missouri93
  • 21% came from retired people93
  • Top states: California $564K, Missouri $508K, New York $409K, Florida $340K, Illinois $210K93

Where donors work93

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Edward Jones15 gifts$28,850
Kirkland & Ellis10 gifts$19,600
Neuberger Berman6 gifts$18,750
Boeing29 gifts$16,200
Cambridge Information Group3 gifts$13,250
BBR Partners4 gifts$12,500
Washington University6 gifts$12,500
Ameren17 gifts$10,750
Alexis Bednyak Design5 gifts$9,800
Centerview Partners3 gifts$9,550
Bodley Group3 gifts$7,500
Sun Capital Partners3 gifts$7,500
Agins Interior2 gifts$7,000
Brinkmann2 gifts$7,000
Carmel Management2 gifts$7,000

Money: U.S. Senate, Missouri (2024)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 15, 2026.94

Raised$3.6M
Spent$2.9M
Cash on hand$1.1M
  • From individuals $2.9M
  • From PACs and other committees $591K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $95K

Top PACs and committees giving directly91

Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs$7,500
UAW - V - Cap (UAW Voluntary Community Action Program) 'int'l Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAWConnected to Int'l Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America UAW$5,000
Venable PAC (Ven-pac)$1,000

Individual donors

  • $2.8M from 2,509 itemized gifts93
  • 18% came from people in Missouri93
  • 21% came from retired people93
  • Top states: California $564K, Missouri $508K, New York $409K, Florida $340K, Illinois $210K93

Where donors work93

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Edward Jones15 gifts$28,850
Kirkland & Ellis10 gifts$19,600
Neuberger Berman6 gifts$18,750
Boeing29 gifts$16,200
Cambridge Information Group3 gifts$13,250
BBR Partners4 gifts$12,500
Washington University6 gifts$12,500
Ameren17 gifts$10,750
Alexis Bednyak Design5 gifts$9,800
Centerview Partners3 gifts$9,550
Bodley Group3 gifts$7,500
Sun Capital Partners3 gifts$7,500
Agins Interior2 gifts$7,000
Brinkmann2 gifts$7,000
Carmel Management2 gifts$7,000

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Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

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    Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Wesley Bellhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001324
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    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    House roll call 314, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026314
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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    House roll call 272, July 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026272
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    On Passage
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    On Passage
  12. 12
    House roll call 305, September 15, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026305
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  13. 13
    House roll call 138, April 27, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026138
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  14. 14
    House roll call 88, April 1, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202588
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  15. 15
    House roll call 85, March 31, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202585
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  16. 16
    House roll call 84, March 31, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202584
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  17. 17
    Read October 13, 2026
  18. 18
    House roll call 251, July 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026251
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  19. 19
    House roll call 250, July 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026250
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  20. 20
    House roll call 128, April 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026128
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  21. 21
    House roll call 362, December 18, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025362
    On Passage
  22. 22
    House roll call 349, December 17, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025349
    On Passage
  23. 23
    Read October 13, 2026
  24. 24
    House roll call 214, June 9, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026214
    On Passage
  25. 25
    House roll call 120, April 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026120
    On Passage
  26. 26
    House roll call 96, March 19, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202696
    On Passage
  27. 27
    House roll call 94, March 18, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202694
    On Passage
  28. 28
    House roll call 65, February 11, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202665
    On Passage
  29. 29
    House roll call 47, January 22, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202647
    On Passage
  30. 30
    House roll call 27, January 23, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202527
    On Passage
  31. 31
    House roll call 240, July 14, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026240
    On Passage
  32. 32
    House roll call 190, May 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026190
    On Passage
  33. 33
    House roll call 101, March 25, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026101
    On Passage
  34. 34
    House roll call 70, February 12, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202670
    On Passage
  35. 35
    House roll call 130, May 15, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025130
    On Passage
  36. 36
    House roll call 313, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026313
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  37. 37
    House roll call 312, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026312
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  38. 38
    House roll call 311, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026311
    On Passage
  39. 39
    House roll call 306, September 15, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026306
    On Passage
  40. 40
    House roll call 304, September 15, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026304
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  41. 41
    Wesley Bell: bell.house.govhttps://bell.house.gov/issues/education
    Read October 13, 2026
  42. 42
    House roll call 295, September 3, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026295
    On Passage
  43. 43
    House roll call 217, June 10, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026217
    On Passage
  44. 44
    House roll call 184, May 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026184
    On Passage
  45. 45
    House roll call 82, March 4, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202682
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  46. 46
    Wesley Bell: bell.house.govhttps://bell.house.gov/issues
    Read October 13, 2026
  47. 47
    Read October 13, 2026
  48. 48
    House roll call 309, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026309
    On Passage
  49. 49
    House roll call 301, September 15, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026301
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  50. 50
    House roll call 293, September 2, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026293
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  51. 51
    House roll call 285, August 31, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026285
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  52. 52
    House roll call 284, August 31, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026284
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  53. 53
    Read October 13, 2026
  54. 54
    House roll call 207, June 4, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026207
    On Passage
  55. 55
    House roll call 58, February 9, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202658
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  56. 56
    House roll call 307, December 1, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025307
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  57. 57
    House roll call 220, September 2, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025220
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  58. 58
    House roll call 283, July 23, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026283
    On Passage
  59. 59
    House roll call 139, April 27, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026139
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  60. 60
    House roll call 306, December 1, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025306
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  61. 61
    House roll call 303, September 15, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026303
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  62. 62
    House roll call 224, June 23, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026224
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt
  63. 63
    House roll call 57, February 9, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202657
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  64. 64
    Read October 13, 2026
  65. 65
    House roll call 310, September 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026310
    On Passage
  66. 66
    House roll call 252, July 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026252
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
  67. 67
    House roll call 220, June 10, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026220
    On Passage
  68. 68
    House roll call 218, June 10, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026218
    On Passage
  69. 69
    House roll call 238, July 14, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026238
    On Passage
  70. 70
    House roll call 181, May 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026181
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  71. 71
    House roll call 127, April 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026127
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  72. 72
    House roll call 126, April 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026126
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  73. 73
    House roll call 125, April 20, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026125
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  74. 74
    House roll call 193, June 3, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026193
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  75. 75
    House roll call 81, March 4, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202681
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  76. 76
    House roll call 8, January 8, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/20268
    Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
  77. 77
    House roll call 28, February 4, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202528
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  78. 78
    House roll call 22, January 22, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202522
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  79. 79
    House roll call 278, July 22, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026278
    On Passage
  80. 80
    House roll call 248, July 16, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026248
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  81. 81
    House roll call 221, June 11, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026221
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  82. 82
    House roll call 191, May 21, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026191
    On Passage
  83. 83
    House roll call 183, June 26, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025183
    On Passage
  84. 84
    House roll call 166, June 12, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025166
    On Passage
  85. 85
    House roll call 33, February 6, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202533
    On Passage
  86. 86
    House roll call 223, June 23, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026223
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  87. 87
    House roll call 154, April 30, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026154
    On Passage
  88. 88
    House roll call 109, April 14, 2026https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026109
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  89. 89
    House roll call 73, March 24, 2025https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202573
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
  90. 90
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
  91. 91
    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  92. 92
    FEC: independent expenditures about Wesley Bell, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H4MO01134&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  93. 93
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026
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    FEC: Wesley Bell, candidate S4MO00250, 2025–26 financial summaryhttps://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4MO00250/
    Reports through July 15, 2026 · Retrieved October 16, 2026