
U.S. Representative
Brian Babin
Texas District 36
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U.S. Representative
Texas District 36
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Voting Profile
Most Active Policy Areas
77
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Brian Babin is a very conservative Republican representative whose voting record places him notably to the right of his party's average. His NOMINATE score of 0.708 indicates he consistently supports conservative positions on most legislative matters, particularly on defense and procedural votes.
More conservative than the average Republican (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
77
total votes analyzed
Overview
Representative Brian Babin has served in the U.S. House representing Texas, where he has established himself as a reliable conservative voice within the Republican caucus. His voting record shows strong alignment with traditional conservative priorities, with particularly high support rates on defense-related legislation (83% yea) and consistent backing of party procedural measures. On healthcare issues, which comprise the largest portion of his recorded votes, Babin has supported the majority of Republican-backed measures with a 59% yea rate. This suggests general alignment with conservative healthcare policy approaches, including efforts to modify or replace the Affordable Care Act during his tenure. His voting patterns on budget matters show more selectivity, with a 44% yea rate indicating he has opposed certain spending measures, consistent with fiscal conservative principles. On social issues and regulatory matters, his record reflects the priorities common among conservative Texas representatives.
Key Positions
By Policy Area
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $8.9M
Fundraising Over Time
Contribution Sources
35%
65%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$230K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$4K
Donation Sizes
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
CHASE CARD SERVICES
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
THE M GROUP
KEEL SYSTEMS LLC
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
LILLY & COMPANY
ZIEGLER, LAUREN
CALIBER CAMPAIGNS
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$556K
Operating Offsets
$10K
Net Operating
$547K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$19.82
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$219K
Opposing
$11K
Total Outside Spending
$230K
Top Outside Spenders
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
AMERICAN COALITION FOR INJURED VETERANS PAC
AMERICAN VALUES FIRST
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE INC
THE GUARDIAN FUND
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Voting Record
76 votes across 8 categories