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RepublicanVirginia · U.S. Representative
Ben
Cline
U.S. Representative for Virginia
In office
7 yrsSince Jan 2019
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
54Born Feb 29, 1972
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Cline has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Opposes continuing resolutions and omnibus spending billsCline voted against multiple spending measures that became law, including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (HR.2882), the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (HR.5860), the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (HR.6363), the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (HR.7463), and a further continuing appropriations measure (HR.2872). Each of these votes was cast against the majority of his party.
- 02Supports reducing federal benefit and subsidy eligibilityCline sponsored HR.416, the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025, which would restrict access to federal welfare programs based on income or wealth thresholds, and HR.422, the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act, which would limit federal subsidies available to high-endowment universities. Both bills have been reintroduced in the 119th Congress.
- 03Supports modifying federal firearm suppressor regulationsCline sponsored HR.404, the Hearing Protection Act, in the 119th Congress. The bill, which had attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors and was referred to committee, would modify existing federal regulations governing the transfer and possession of firearm suppressors.
- 04Supports increased oversight of federal grant programsCline sponsored HR.420, the Federal Grant Accountability Act, a reintroduced measure referred to committee in the 119th Congress. The bill addresses accountability and transparency requirements for recipients of federal grant funding.
- 05Voted against National Defense Authorization Act, FY2024Cline voted against final passage of HR.2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which subsequently became law. The vote was recorded against the majority position of his party in the House.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Benjamin Lee Cline is a lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district, a seat he has held since January 3, 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his election to Congress, Cline represented the 24th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. In the 119th Congress, Cline has sponsored legislation across several policy areas. He sponsored HR.404, the Hearing Protection Act, which would modify federal regulations on firearm suppressors. He sponsored HR.416, the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025, and HR.422, the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act, both addressing eligibility for federal benefits and subsidies. He sponsored HR.420, the Federal Grant Accountability Act, which concerns oversight of federal grant programs, and HR.384, the One Agency Act, and HR.419, the Protecting America From Spies Act. Cline's voting record includes a number of votes against the majority of his party. He voted against final passage of HR.2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and against several other spending and continuing appropriations measures, including HR.2872, HR.5860, HR.6363, and HR.7463. He also voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (HR.2670), the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (HR.82), and the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (S.1351), among other measures that became law.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Mar 17, 2026Voted no
(S.3971)
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Dec 18, 2024Voted no
(S.1351)
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Dec 18, 2024Voted no
(S.3857)
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Dec 4, 2024Voted no
(HR.8219)
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Cline raised $1.0M this cycle, with 43.2% from PAC contributions and 47.5% from individuals — the individual share drawn almost entirely from itemized contributions. Top PAC contributors include Cline Victory Committee (a joint fundraising committee), United Postmasters and Managers of America Political Fund, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC, House Freedom Fund, and the Farm Credit Council Political Action Committee. Top employer concentrations include Grand Home Furnishings, Chartwell Strategies, Moss & Rocovich, Holtzman Oil Corp, and Associated Asphalt. Unitemized contributions accounted for just 3.7% of individual receipts.
Total raised · 2026
$1.0M
Cash on hand
$656K
Spent
$698K
By source
- Individuals$487K · 47.5%
- PACs$443K · 43.2%
- Other$95K · 9.2%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)3.7%
Top PAC contributors
- CLINE VICTORY COMMITTEEFEC ↗$26K
- UNITED POSTMASTERS AND MANAGERS OF AMERICA POLITICAL FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACFEC ↗$10K
- HOUSE FREEDOM FUNDFEC ↗$9K
- AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)FEC ↗$8K
- THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$6K
- NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- ALTRIA GROUP, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ALTRIAPAC)FEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS$7K· 2 donors
- CHARTWELL STRATEGIES$7K· 2 donors
- MOSS & ROCOVICH$7K· 2 donors
- ENIRTEP INC$7K· 2 donors
- COMMONWEALTH CARE$7K· 2 donors
- SHOCKEY MANAGEMENT COMPANY$7K· 2 donors
- GLOBAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS$7K· 3 donors
- HOLTZMAN OIL CORP$7K· 2 donors
- POWER MONITORS, INC$7K· 2 donors
- ASSOCIATED ASPHALT$7K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
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