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Sóstenes Cavalcante

PL-RJIn officeRe-elected in 2026, new term from 2027

allowance spending in 2026
R$206.6K
paid on 2026 amendments
R$26.3M
attendance in 2026
86.8%
bills
81
roll-call votes
579

Strengths and points of attention

Strengths

  • Spent less of the allowance than averageR$206,585 (peer average: R$283,536)

Points of attention

  • Attendance below average86.8% (peer average: 95.2%)
  • Fewer bills than average5 (peer average: 11)

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Parliamentary allowance spending

The parliamentary allowance (CEAP) reimburses term expenses such as flights, fuel, publicity and office costs. The cap varies by state.

Total in 2026

R$206,585

Average of federal deputies

R$283,536

27% below average

Ranking position

#397 of 504

#1 = top spender in the year.

Spending by month in 2026

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MonthAmount
January 2026R$21,157
February 2026R$25,010
March 2026R$25,540
April 2026R$25,676
May 2026R$27,095
June 2026R$24,225
July 2026R$12,969
August 2026R$12,741
September 2026R$12,360
October 2026R$19,541
November 2026R$273

By expense type

  • Divulgação da atividade parlamentarR$99,500
  • Locação ou fretamento de veículos automotoresR$51,500
  • Combustíveis e lubrificantesR$44,344
  • Manutenção de escritório de apoio à atividade parlamentarR$9,488
  • Hospedagem, exceto do parlamentar no Distrito FederalR$1,553
  • Serviço de táxi, pedágio e estacionamentoR$200

Compared with the average

  • Sóstenes CavalcanteR$206,585
  • Average of federal deputiesR$283,536

Average of those holding the same office in 2026. People who took office mid-year pull the average down.

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Source: Chamber of Deputies (Open Data) · updated Nov 9, 2026

Budget amendments

Individual amendments are the share of the federal budget that each deputy and senator directs to public works, services and transfers to states, municipalities and organizations.

Paid on 2026 amendments

R$26.3M

Committed: R$32,880,791

Average of federal deputies

R$23.6M

11% above average

Ranking position

#208 of 511

#1 = largest amount paid in the year.

amendments in the year
22
as "Pix amendments" (0% of paid)
R$0
of the committed amount already paid
80%

"Pix amendment" (special transfer): the money goes straight into the state or municipal treasury, with no agreement or project defined beforehand.

Compared with the average

  • Sóstenes CavalcanteR$26,320,770
  • Average of federal deputiesR$23,649,502

Average of those holding the same office in 2026 who had amendments attributed.

By area

  • SaúdeR$21,000,000
  • Desporto e lazerR$4,984,991
  • Defesa nacionalR$335,779

Main destinations

Where the money was spent (up to 10 places).

  • Belford Roxo-RJR$6,500,000
  • Duque de Caxias-RJR$6,500,000
  • Rio de Janeiro (estado)R$4,984,991
  • São Gonçalo-RJR$3,000,000
  • Bom Jesus do Itabapoana-RJR$2,000,000
  • Itaboraí-RJR$1,000,000
  • Mangaratiba-RJR$1,000,000
  • Mesquita-RJR$1,000,000
  • NacionalR$335,779

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How we count: each amendment is attributed by the author code in Portal da Transparência; caucus, committee and rapporteur amendments are not included. The paid amount includes carried-over payments made in later years, so recent years still grow. Source: Portal da Transparência (CGU, Brazil's federal comptroller) (see the amendments on the Portal) · updated Nov 8, 2026

Floor attendance

Attendance at the Chamber's deliberative sessions (those with votes), per the official record.

Attendance in 2026

86.8%

Average of federal deputies: 95.2%

Deliberative sessions
76
Attended
66
Excused absences
10
Unexcused absences
0

Excused absences include sick leave and official missions. Source: Chamber of Deputies (Open Data) · updated Nov 9, 2026

Main bills

81 propositions authored or co-authored. These are the most recent.

  • PL 5662/2026Main author

    Altera a Lei nº 13.146, de 6 de julho de 2015 (Lei Brasileira de Inclusão da Pessoa com Deficiência), para assegurar a gratuidade do estacionamento vinculado a estabelecimento de saúde ou de habilitação e reabilitação para veículo utilizado no transporte de pessoa com deficiência com comprometimento de mobilidade.

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  • PL 5440/2026Main author

    Acrescenta artigo à Lei nº 7.565, de 19 de dezembro de 1986, que dispõe sobre o Código Brasileiro de Aeronáutica, para exigir a instalação de Gravador de Voz da Cabine (Cockpit Voice Recorder - CVR) e Gravador de Dados de Voo (Flight Data Recorder - FDR), equipamento de comunicação por Datalink com o controle de tráfego aéreo, quando a aeronave tiver sofrido grandes modificações aviônicas, e gerador de impulsos acústicos acionado automaticamente em contato com a água para localização subaquática (Underwater Locator Beacon - ULB).

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  • PRC 43/2026Main author

    Institui a obrigatoriedade da implantação da Sala Sensorial de Acolhimento, nas dependências da Câmara dos Deputados, destinada ao atendimento de pessoas com deficiência, que demandem a necessidade de um ambiente de regulação sensorial, e dá outras providências.

    Aguardando Despacho do Presidente da Câmara dos Deputados (Autorização)See progress (opens in a new tab)

  • PL 5169/2026Main author

    Dispõe sobre a proibição de comercialização da Carteira de Identificação da Pessoa com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (CIPTEA).

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  • PL 1052/2026Main author

    Modifica a Lei nº 10.820, de 17 de dezembro de 2003, para determinar que a concessão de empréstimos consignados a aposentados, pensionistas e beneficiários do BPC, que percebam até três salários mínimos, somente será permitida quando a taxa máxima de juros contratuais não ultrapassar o IPCA.

    Aguardando Designação de Relator(a)See progress (opens in a new tab)

  • PL 6108/2025Main author

    Regulamento o exercício da profissão de osteopata

    Aguardando Designação de Relator(a)See progress (opens in a new tab)
See all 81 on the official page (Chamber)

Latest votes

579 roll-call votes on record. These are the 10 most recent.
  • Yes

    ChamberAprovado

    PLP 186/2026

    Aprovada a Subemenda Substitutiva Global ao Projeto de Lei Complementar nº 186, de 2026, adotada pelo relator da Comissão de Indústria, Comércio e Serviços, ressalvados os destaques. Sim: 461; Não: 4; Total: 465.

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  • No

    ChamberRejeitado

    PLP 186/2026

    Rejeitado o Requerimento. Sim: 11; Não: 387; Total: 398.

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  • Yes

    ChamberRejeitado

    PLP 281/2019

    Rejeitada a Subemenda Substitutiva ao Projeto de Lei Complementar nº 281, de 2019, adotada pelo relator da Comissão Especial. Sim: 252; Não: 176; Total: 428.

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  • Yes

    ChamberAprovado

    PL 4921/2026

    Aprovado o Requerimento de Urgência (Art. 155 do RICD). Sim: 320; Não: 67; Abstenção: 1; Total: 388.

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  • Yes

    ChamberRejeitado

    PLP 114/2026

    Rejeitadas as Emendas de Plenário. Sim: 108; Não: 275; Abstenção: 1; Total: 384.

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  • No

    ChamberAprovado

    PLP 114/2026

    Aprovado o Substitutivo Reformulado ao Projeto de Lei Complementar nº 114, de 2026, adotado pela relatora da Comissão de Minas e Energia, ressalvado o destaque. Sim: 318; Não: 113; Abstenção: 1; Total: 432.

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  • Yes

    ChamberAprovado

    PLP 80/2026

    Aprovado o Substitutivo ao Projeto de Lei Complementar nº 80, de 2026, adotado pelo relator da Comissão de Finanças e Tributação. Sim: 327; Não: 26; Total: 353.

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  • Yes

    ChamberAprovado

    PLP 230/2025

    Aprovado o Substitutivo ao Projeto de Lei Complementar nº 230, de 2025, adotado pela relatora da Comissão de Finanças e Tributação. Sim: 333; Não: 91; Total: 424.

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  • No

    ChamberRejeitado

    PL 3085/2026

    Rejeitada a Emenda de Plenário nº 2. Sim: 134; Não: 285; Abstenção: 2; Total: 421.

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  • Yes

    ChamberAprovado

    PDL 171/2026

    Aprovado o Requerimento de Urgência (Art. 155 do RICD). Sim: 276; Não: 139; Abstenção: 1; Total: 416.

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