Sanford Bishop Jr.

Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for , serving since 1993. He became the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation following the death of John Lewis. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Sanford Bishop Jr. has 384 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1992 Congressional News Conference. The year with the most videos was 2019 with 29 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2009 with an average of 18,171 views per program. Most appearances with Nancy Pelosi (7), Jim Clyburn (5), Eddie Bernice Johnson (5). Most common tags: African Americans, Voters & Registration, Democratic National Convention.

Appearances by Title:January 3, 1993 - Present U.S. Representative, D-GA 2nd


Videos: 384

Recent Appearances

  • Debate on Government Spending Until September 30

    Debate on Government Spending Until September 30

    The House debated, and later passed, a $467.5 billion six-bill spending package funding part of the government until Septembe…

  • House Session, Part 1

    House Session, Part 1

    The House debated the rules for two upcoming bills.

  • Department of Agriculture Oversight Hearing

    Department of Agriculture Oversight Hearing

    Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House Agriculture Committee on oversight of his department and the imp…

  • House Session

    House Session

    Lawmakers approved (274-150) legislation allowing for the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of driving while unde…

  • House Session, Part 2

    House Session, Part 2

    The House approved the combined rule for consideration of three bills, and passed four suspension bills that were debated the…

  • House Session, Part 2

    House Session, Part 2

    The House approved the debate rules for four fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills funding the Agriculture, Defense, State, a…

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