Cline, Ben
RVA-06Current RepresentativeHouse
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$646,804
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$453,932
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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
95.4%
of the time
Breaks with party
4.6%
of votes
Roll call attendance
69.1%
Votes missed
145
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
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Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted YES on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act) supporting affordable housing, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting 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
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Voted YES on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act) supporting healthcare affordability, voted YES on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) supporting healthcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting 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
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Voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) supporting education affordability, voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) supporting education affordability, voted YES on HR 3628 (State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act) supporting 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
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing cost of living measures, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) opposing cost of living measures, voted NO on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) opposing cost of living measures.
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📄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
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Voted YES on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted YES on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting 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
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Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing measures related to energy costs, voted NO on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) opposing measures related to 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
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Voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability.
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Food Security
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Voted YES on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting food security.
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Climate Change
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Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing climate change measures, voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) opposing climate change measures, voted YES on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5) opposing 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
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Voted NO on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025) opposing environmental protection measures, voted NO on HR 4593 (SHOWER Act) opposing environmental protection measures, voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing environmental protection measures.
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Renewable Energy
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Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted YES on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities).
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📄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
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Voted YES on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act), voted YES on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearm), voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities).
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📄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
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Voted YES on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), voted NO on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act).
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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
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted YES on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act), voted NO on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act).
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📄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
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Voted YES on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September), voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities).
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📄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
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted YES on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act), voted NO on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act).
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📄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
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Voted NO on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted NO on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act).
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📄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
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Voted NO on HRES 713 (Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Commi), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted YES on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Min), voted YES on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in), voted YES on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado).
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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
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Voted YES on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted NO on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted YES on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025).
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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
Tax Policy
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Voted YES on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C), voted AYE on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak), voted YES on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak), voted YES on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act), voted NO on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act).
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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
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Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting government spending, voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) supporting government spending, voted Nay on HJRES 72 (Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025) indicating a pro-spending stance.
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📄Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
📄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
Job Creation
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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) supporting job creation, voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting job creation.
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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
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Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act) supporting small business, voted Yea on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act) supporting small business, voted Yea on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act) supporting small business, voted Yea on HR 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025) supporting small business.
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Trade Policy
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Voted Yea on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act) supporting trade policy, voted Yea on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act) supporting trade policy, voted Nay on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act) opposing trade policy, voted Yea on HR 2683 (Remote Access Security Act) supporting trade policy.
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Infrastructure Investment
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Voted Yea on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment) supporting infrastructure investment, voted Yea on HR 3898 (PERMIT Act) supporting infrastructure investment, voted Nay on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) opposing infrastructure investment.
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Medicare
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Voted Yea on HR 1968 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) once, but voted Nay on HR 1968 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) again, indicating opposition to Medicare funding.
Medicaid
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Voted Yea on HR 1968 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) once, but voted Nay on HR 1968 (Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) again, indicating opposition to Medicaid funding.
Mental Healthcare
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Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare, voted Yea on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025) supporting mental healthcare, voted Yea on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs) supporting mental healthcare.
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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
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Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), voted Yea on HR 3187 (To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Fo), voted Yea on S 284 (Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act), voted Yea on HR 1049 (Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act), showing consistent support for public education funding.
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Defense Spending
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Voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) multiple times, voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September), and voted Yea on HR 7006 (Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of S), demonstrating consistent support for defense spending.
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📄Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentia
Veterans Affairs
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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) opposing a related measure.
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Foreign Aid
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Voted YES on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) supporting foreign aid, 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 to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) supporting veterans' education, voted NO on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela) opposing military withdrawal.
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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
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Technology Regulation
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Voted YES on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act) supporting cybersecurity, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting technology innovation, voted YES on S 1582 (GENIUS Act) supporting technology development, voted YES on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025) supporting 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
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Voted YES on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill S. 1383 to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education) supporting veterans' education, voted YES on HRES 682 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 3838 to authorize appropriations) supporting data privacy measures, voted YES on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding data privacy) opposing certain data privacy notifications.
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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 measures, voted NO on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1834 to advance policy priorities) opposing workers' rights priorities.
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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 to advance policy priorities) opposing minimum wage priorities.
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📄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
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Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting social security protections, voted YES on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) supporting social security measures, voted NO on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) opposing a related measure.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776 to amend the National Environmental Policy Act) opposing disability rights measures, voted YES on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4776 to amend the National Environmental Policy Act) opposing disability rights measures.
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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