Estes, Ron
RKS-04Current RepresentativeHouse
Campaign Finance
Total Receipts
$1,130,073
Total Disbursements
$698,849
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🏢Contributions by employer sector
WATCO
$46K
WICHITA RAILWAY SERVICE LLC
$41K
TRANSYSTEMS
$38K
BEREXCO
$22K
BLACKSTONE
$15K
📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
97.8%
of the time
Breaks with party
2.2%
of votes
Roll call attendance
68.9%
Votes missed
146
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted Yea on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act) supporting affordable housing.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act) supporting healthcare affordability, voted Yea on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) supporting healthcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
Manual entryPro
Calculated from 11 vote(s): 9 Pro, 2 Con (81.8% Pro) (2 flipped)
Cost of Living
Manual entryCon
Calculated from 8 vote(s): 1 Pro, 7 Con (12.5% Pro) (5 flipped)
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted Nay on HR 2270 (Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act) opposing childcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing energy cost reduction, voted Nay on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearm) opposing energy cost reduction.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
Transportation Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act) supporting transportation affordability, voted Nay on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) opposing transportation affordability.
Food Security
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security, voted Yea on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing climate change initiatives, voted Nay on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) opposing climate change initiatives, voted Yea on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) opposing climate change initiatives.
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📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025) opposing environmental protection, voted Nay on HR 4593 (SHOWER Act) supporting environmental protection.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted YES on HR 1047 (GRID Power Act), and voted YES on HR 1326 (DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act), showing consistent support for renewable energy initiatives.
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Gun Control
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act), voted YES on HR 2255 (Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025), and voted YES on HR 2243 (LEOSA Reform Act), indicating opposition to gun control measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
Abortion Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act), voted YES on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), and voted NO on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), reflecting opposition to abortion rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), voted YES on HR 3492 (Protect Children’s Innocence Act), and voted NO on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), showing opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Immigration
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 3486 (Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025), voted YES on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September), and voted YES on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act), indicating opposition to immigration reforms.
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📄Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
Criminal Justice Reform
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act), voted YES on HRES 939 (Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and), and voted YES on HRES 888 (Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House), indicating opposition to criminal justice reform.
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📄Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
📄Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects
Voting Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 884 (To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in), voted YES on HRES 489 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who a), and voted YES on HR 22 (SAVE Act), reflecting opposition to voting rights expansion.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the D
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the D
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota), voted YES on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in), voted YES on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado), and voted YES on HRES 352 (Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism), showing support for racial justice initiatives.
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📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
📄Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American comm
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), and voted YES on S 146 (TAKE IT DOWN Act), indicating support for women's rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C), voted YES on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak), and voted NO on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act), reflecting opposition to progressive tax policies.
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📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryNeutral
Calculated from 50 vote(s): 28 Pro, 22 Con (56.0% Pro) (28 flipped)
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting job creation through technology, voted Yea on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776) supporting job creation initiatives, voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting job creation in rural areas.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting small business initiatives, voted Yea on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act) supporting small business regulations, voted Yea on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act) supporting regulatory relief for small businesses.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act) supporting trade policy with Taiwan, voted Yea on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act) supporting trade initiatives with Haiti, voted Yea on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act) supporting trade with African nations.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act) supporting infrastructure investment, voted Yea on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act) supporting infrastructure improvements, voted Nay on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) opposing a specific infrastructure project.
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Medicare
Manual entryNeutral
Calculated from 7 vote(s): 3 Pro, 4 Con (42.9% Pro) (4 flipped)
Medicaid
Manual entryNeutral
Calculated from 7 vote(s): 3 Pro, 4 Con (42.9% Pro) (4 flipped)
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare initiatives, voted Yea on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 2483) supporting mental health programs, voted Yea on HR 2240 (Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act) supporting mental health for law enforcement.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting public education funding, voted Yea on HR 1049 (Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act) supporting transparency in education funding.
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Defense Spending
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting defense spending, voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) supporting defense funding, voted Yea on HR 7006 (Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State Appropriations Act) supporting defense appropriations.
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📄Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentia
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting veterans' housing, voted YES on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, voted YES on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment, and voted YES on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting voter eligibility for veterans.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting foreign aid, voted YES on HR 7006 (Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of S) supporting foreign aid, and voted NO on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela) indicating support for foreign aid.
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📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Technology Regulation
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting technology regulation, voted YES on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology initiatives, voted YES on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) supporting clarity in digital asset markets, and voted YES on HRES 580 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for technology) supporting technology appropriations.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1919 (Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act) supporting data privacy, voted YES on HR 859 (Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act) supporting consumer information on smart devices, and voted YES on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices) indicating a stance against certain data privacy regulations.
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Workers' Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing protections for tipped workers, voted YEA on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act) interpreted as opposition to workers' rights, and voted AYE on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement) indicating a mixed stance but leaning towards opposition.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing minimum wage protections for tipped employees.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting protections for Social Security.
Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Enviro) interpreted as opposition to disability rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit