2025-2 MT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Montana Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Sheriffs First
Would require federal law-enforcement officers to notify and obtain permission from county sheriffs before conducting arrests, searches, or seizures within Montana.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Defend the Guard
Would restrict the deployment of the Montana National Guard into active combat without an official declaration of war by the U.S. Congress.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. DEI Ban
Would prohibit state and local government agencies from funding or operating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
Prohibits state and local agencies from implementing or enforcing federal mandates that are not explicitly authorized by the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Movie Tax Credits
Expands and extends Montana's film-and-media production tax-credit program under the MEDIA Act through 2045.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$38.63/year
6. Montana Ammunition Act
Exempts ammunition components and related manufacturing equipment from the state sales tax.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-058
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-047
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-086
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-041
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-075
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-044
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-063
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-082
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-098
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-030
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-084
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-040
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-019
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-055
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-070
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-046
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-052
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-048
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-077
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Dist. HD-024
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-094
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-091
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-064
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-078
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-060
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-076
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-068
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-067
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-095
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-058
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-018
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-046
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-096
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-091
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-037
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-038
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-065
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-074
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-035
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-085
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-073
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-070
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-090
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-087
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-066
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-046
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-019
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-003
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-079
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-057
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-087
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-050
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-053
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-026
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-020
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-040
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-088
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-039
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-003
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-047
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-081
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-057
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-037
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-048
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-062
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-043
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-031
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-041
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-062
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-063
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-089
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-099
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-028
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-040
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-071
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-019
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-080
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-016
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-100
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-045
1. Sheriffs First
2. Defend the Guard
3. DEI Ban
4. Repeal Federal Mandates Act
5. Movie Tax Credits
6. Montana Ammunition Act
