Freedom Index 115-3
Our third look at the 115th Congress shows how every member of the House and Senate voted on key issues such as the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, warrantless surveillance, raw milk (House), and illegal immigration (Senate).
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House Votes
21. Warrantless Surveillance
To end NSA collection of communications data that is neither to nor from an approved foreign target, but rather communications "about" a foreign target entirely between American citizens.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
22. Warrantless Surveillance
Would reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through 2023, allowing secret FISA Court-approved surveillance of American citizens.
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Constitutional Vote: No
23. World Bank
Would authorize $3.29 billion in foreign aid to the World Bank International Development Association.
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Constitutional Vote: No
24. School Violence
Would authorize $75 million a year through 2028 for the Justice Department's Secure Our Schools grant program.
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Constitutional Vote: No
25. Omnibus Appropriations
Would provide $1.3 trillion in wasteful and unconstitutional government spending.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$10,189.00/year
26. Agricultural Crop Subsidies
Would have phased out agricultural crop subsidies by fiscal year 2030.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
27. Raw Milk
The U.S. Constitution does not give the federal government any authority over what foods a person chooses to consume. In other words, it is illegal for the federal government to make raw milk illegal. While the federal government does have authority to "regulate Commerce … among the several States," there is no reason for federal interference in a scenario such as this, where a product is legally sold in each of the states in question.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
28. Waters of the United States
To repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's 2015 "Waters of the United States" rule.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
29. Experimental Drugs
Would allow patients with life-threatening conditions to seek access to experimental drugs directly from a manufacturer without FDA approval.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
30. Appropriations Cuts
Would cut nearly $15 billion from previously approved, unspent, and wasteful spending.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
Benefit per household: +$118.00/year
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 29.3% |
| Libertarian | 100% |
| Republican | 42.1% |
