Freedom Index 117-4
Our fourth (and final) look at the 117th Congress shows how every member of the House and Senate voted on key issues such as an assault weapons ban (House only), marriage, and the so-called Inflation Reduction Act.
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House Votes
31. U.S. Military in Syria
According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the authority to declare war. It is long past time to bring the troops home from Syria, especially considering that Congress never issued a declaration of war in relation to the country.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
32. Abortion Access
The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: No
33. Expanding NATO
Expresses support for Sweden and Finland joining NATO and calls on NATO member states to formally support the countries' accession.
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Constitutional Vote: No
34. Semiconductor Incentives
Spends $54.2 billion on multiple unconstitutional research, development, and manufacturing programs, and authorizes an additional $168.7 billion in spending.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$425.00/year
35. Assault Weapons Ban
This bill is a gross violation of the U.S. Constitution, especially the Second Amendment, which recognizes that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This is one step closer to a disarmed America - with the assistance of taxpayer dollars.
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Constitutional Vote: No
36. Inflation Reduction Act
Spends at least $512 billion on multiple unconstitutional and left-wing programs and initiatives.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$4,014.00/year
37. Electoral Count Procedures
This bill undermines election integrity, infringes upon state sovereignty, and makes changes that are inconsistent with Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: No
38. Federal Police Grants
Spends a total of $300 million over five years on unconstitutional grants to local police, threatening their independence.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$2.00/year
39. Marriage
Repeals the Defense of Marriage Act and codifies the "right" to marry regardless of sexual orientation.
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Constitutional Vote: No
40. Omnibus 2023 Spending
Spends $1.7 trillion on multiple unconstitutional programs and agencies.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$13,328.00/year
How did they vote?
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Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 6.6% |
| Republican | 71.2% |
