Michael K. Simpson — U.S. Representative for ID-2
Michael K. Simpson is a Republican Representative representing Idaho (district 2), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Idaho |
| District | ID-2 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1950-09-08 |
| Bioguide ID | S001148 |
Election & Term History
Michael K. Simpson has held 14 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1999.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for ID-2 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Michael K. Simpson has cast 540 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Michael K. Simpson is more liberal than 92% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.296 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 92% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 540 |
| Votes with own party | 96.5% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 14 of 643 (2.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Michael K. Simpson in?
Michael K. Simpson is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for ID-2.
How long has Michael K. Simpson served in Congress?
Michael K. Simpson's first term on record began in 1999, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Michael K. Simpson's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Michael K. Simpson is more liberal than 92% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 540 recorded votes.
How often does Michael K. Simpson vote with their own party?
Michael K. Simpson has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.5% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 14 of 643 recorded votes (2.2%).