Scorecard 116-1
In this Scorecard, we chose the most crucial votes of the 116th Congress (January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021). This includes legislation that violates the Constitution and infringes on individual rights, bills that expand the size and scope of government, and measures that surrender U.S. sovereignty and self-government.
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Senate Votes
1. Appropriations/Coronavirus
Spends $1.4 trillion in discretionary appropriations and another $900 billion in Covid aid.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$10,899.00/year
2. Surveilling Americans
Prohibits surveillance of American citizens under FISA authorities.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Spending Cut
Cuts the appropriation bill's funding for federal operations and services by 2 percent.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
Benefit per household: +$214.00/year
4. Public Lands
Permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million annually. Creates the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (NPPLLRF), funded at $1.9 billion annually for five years.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$22.00/year
5. Appropriations
Provides $860.3 billion in discretionary spending for four of the 12 fiscal 2020 appropriations bills.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$6,698.00/year
6. Abortion funding
Prohibits the use of federal funds to cover the cost of most abortions.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 3.5% |
| Independent | 0% |
| Republican | 38% |
