Westerman, Bruce
RAR-04Current RepresentativeHouse
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📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
100.0%
of the time
Roll call attendance
68.9%
Votes missed
146
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act), voted Yea on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act), voted Yea on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), showing consistent support for affordable housing.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), showing consistent support for healthcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted Yea on HR 3628 (State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act), showing consistent support for education affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Cost of Living
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Nay on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act), showing consistent opposition to cost of living measures.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), showing consistent support for childcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), showing opposition to measures that may reduce energy costs.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
Transportation Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted Yea on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park), voted Yea on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act), voted Yea on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025), showing consistent support for transportation affordability.
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Food Security
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction), showing opposition to measures supporting food security.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted Nay on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act), voted Yea on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5), showing consistent opposition to climate change measures.
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📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025), voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), showing consistent opposition to environmental protection measures.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, but also voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Con for this issue. Additionally, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue. The mixed votes lead to a Con stance overall.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Gun Control
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearm) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Abortion Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act) interpreted as Con for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Immigration
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Criminal Justice Reform
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Voting Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue and voted Yea on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Pro stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Min) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.) interpreted as Pro for this issue. The consistent votes indicate a strong Pro stance.
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📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Nay on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Pro stance.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak) interpreted as Con for this issue. The majority of votes indicate a Con stance.
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📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryNeutral
Calculated from 49 vote(s): 27 Pro, 22 Con (55.1% Pro) (28 flipped)
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting job creation, voted Yea on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act) which is aimed at enhancing job creation through regulatory reform, voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting job creation in rural areas.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting small business initiatives, voted Yea on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act) which aims to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, voted Yea on HR 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025) supporting small business growth.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act) supporting strong trade policies, voted Yea on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act) which aims to enhance trade relations, voted Yea on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act) supporting trade with African nations.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act) supporting infrastructure investment, voted Yea on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act) which aims to streamline infrastructure projects.
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Medicare
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing Medicare expansion, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) which is interpreted as opposition to Medicare-related initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Medicaid
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing Medicaid expansion, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) which is interpreted as opposition to Medicaid-related initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare initiatives, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) which includes provisions for mental health support.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting public education funding, voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) which is interpreted as support for education-related initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Defense Spending
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting defense spending, voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) which includes defense funding.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting veterans' housing, voted YES on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, voted YES on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment, voted YES on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting veterans' voting rights. Voted NO on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) indicating a mixed record but overall support for veterans' issues.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting foreign aid, voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill S. 1383) supporting veterans' advisory roles, voted NO on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela) indicating support for maintaining foreign aid presence.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Technology Regulation
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting technology regulation, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting technology initiatives, voted YES on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology innovation, voted YES on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) supporting clarity in digital asset regulation.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices) opposing data privacy measures, voted YES on HRES 682 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 3838) indicating a mixed record but leaning against data privacy protections.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
Workers' Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing protections for tipped workers, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing workers' rights initiatives, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1834) indicating opposition to advancing workers' rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) opposing minimum wage protections, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing minimum wage increases, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1834) indicating opposition to minimum wage initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting child protection in Social Security, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting initiatives related to Social Security, voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) indicating support for Social Security-related initiatives.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776) indicating opposition to amendments related to disability rights, voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776) again indicating opposition to disability rights protections.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit