Timeline

Mike Thompson

21 dated events on the record · 14 primary-source · 0 contradictions · 1999–2026

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Recent events
2026-04-30 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) — On Passage) on 2026-04-30: Thompson voted with 200 Democrats against the Farm Bill (224-200). As an Agriculture Committee member who…
2026-03-27 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 7147 / H.Res. 1142 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-03-27: Thompson voted against DHS funding and issued a forceful statement: 'The last thing this Congress should be…
2025-11-12 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — Ending the 43-Day Government Shutdown) on 2025-11-12: Thompson voted Nay on the CR ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He…
2025-08-27 Other facts PRIMARY [statement] By 2012, Thompson was appointed by Nancy Pelosi to chair the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The NRA gave him an 'F' rating. He has co-authored bipartisan universal background check legislation…
2025-07-03 Votes PRIMARY [vote] Thompson voted Nay on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, Roll Call 190) on July 3, 2025, joining all 212 Democrats in opposition. He called the bill a 'tax scam' that would cause millions to lose healthcare…
2025-07-03 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment and Final Passage) on 2025-07-03: As the Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee, Thompson was a central…
2025-05-20 Votes PRIMARY [statement] Thompson authored and led a May 2025 letter to Speaker Johnson demanding removal of the SALT deduction cap, calling it a 'painful and massive tax on California families.' His district has a median home…
2025-04-11 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 1526 (No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) — On Passage) on 2025-04-11: Thompson voted with Democrats against limiting federal district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against Trump…
2025-04-10 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — On Passage) on 2025-04-10: Thompson voted with the overwhelming majority of Democrats (206-4) against requiring documentary proof of citizenship…
2025-01-07 Votes PRIMARY Voted nay on S. 5 / H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-07: Thompson was one of 170 Democrats to vote against mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes. His…
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY 2023-2024 election cycle: Raised $2,423,434; Spent $2,841,779; Cash on hand $1,209,488. Top contributors included Trinchero Family Estates ($17,206), Northwestern Mutual ($16,613), Sean N Parker Foundation ($13,200)…
2024-12-31 Transactions PRIMARY FEC candidate committee ID: C00326363 (Mike Thompson for Congress). Thompson also operates a leadership PAC and has sponsored 22 earmarks totaling $22,211,000 in FY2010, ranking 195th out of 435 representatives.
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY Top contributing industries (1997-2024): Beer, Wine & Liquor ($2,958,456), Health Professionals ($1,767,449), Insurance ($1,372,022), Securities & Investment ($958,501), Real Estate ($930,288).
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY Career (1997-2024): Raised $25,794,090; Spent $24,357,188; Cash on hand $1,746,171. Top career industry: Beer, Wine & Liquor ($2,958,456). Top career contributor: Gallo Winery ($164,019).
2024-12-31 Transactions SECONDARY Top contributing organizations (1997-2024): Gallo Winery ($164,019), National Assn of Realtors ($144,249), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ($131,950), Blue Dog PAC ($131,500), Wine Institute ($128,158).
2017-12-16 Transactions PRIMARY [platform] Thompson owns a 20-acre sauvignon blanc vineyard that has been paid at least $500,000 since 2006 by wineries whose executives have appealed to Congress on legislative matters. He is the biggest recipient in…
2013-03-27 Votes SECONDARY Thompson received $4,000 from the NRA over three congressional cycles leading up to the 2006 election. By 2012, the NRA gave him an 'F' rating and branded him a 'proven enemy of gun owner's rights' after he was…
2012-05-24 Other facts SECONDARY Mike Thompson filed filing with the SEC on 2012-05-24. Accession number: N/A.
2011-07-04 Transactions SECONDARY Thompson owns a 20-acre sauvignon blanc vineyard in Lake County, California. Since 2006, his vineyard has been paid at least $500,000 by wineries whose executives have appealed to Congress on legislative matters. As…
2006-12-31 Transactions PRIMARY [disclosure] As a candidate in 1998 and through his early congressional career, Thompson accepted $4,000 in NRA contributions over three cycles culminating in the 2006 election. Early in his career, he was described as…
1999-05-02 Votes PRIMARY [statement] Thompson called the NRA 'politically stupid and intellectually dishonest' and warned: 'If they continue to mishandle things the way they have...they will hurt my ability to own guns.' He positions himself…