Scorecard 115-1
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the 115th Congress (January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019) and ranks congressmen based on their fidelity to constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Balancing the Budget
Would remove $9.7 trillion worth of new debt and balance the budget by 2024.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
Benefit per household: +$76,027.00/year
2. Stream Protection Rule
Would nullify the "Stream Protection Rule" issued in 2016 by the Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Firearms Purchases
Would nullify a Social Security rule that outlines reporting information on individuals to the FBI's firearm background checks system (NICS).
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Federal Family Planning
Would nullify a HHS rule that prevents states that distribute federal family planning funding from prohibiting receipt of funds by abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Omnibus Appropriations
Would provide $1.16 trillion in discretionary appropriations through September 30, 2017.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$9,190.00/year
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
Would impose new sanctions on Iran and Russia, and codify sanctions imposed by the Obama administration on Russia.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
50% Report Score
Republican · Tennessee
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Wisconsin
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Wyoming
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Colorado
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Connecticut
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
60% Report Score
Republican · Missouri
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Jersey
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Arkansas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Ohio
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · North Carolina
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Washington
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · West Virginia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Maryland
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Delaware
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Pennsylvania
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Louisiana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Mississippi
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
17% Report Score
Republican · Maine
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Delaware
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Tennessee
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Texas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Nevada
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Arkansas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Idaho
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Texas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Montana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
33% Report Score
Democrat · Indiana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Illinois
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Illinois
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Wyoming
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Iowa
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · California
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Nebraska
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Arizona
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Minnesota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Colorado
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New York
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
80% Report Score
Republican · South Carolina
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Iowa
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · California
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Hampshire
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Utah
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Mexico
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
33% Report Score
Democrat · North Dakota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Nevada
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Hawaii
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · North Dakota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Oklahoma
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
60% Report Score
Republican · Georgia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Wisconsin
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Virginia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Louisiana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
17% Report Score
Independent · Maine
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Minnesota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Oklahoma
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Vermont
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Utah
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
33% Report Score
Democrat · West Virginia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Massachusetts
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Arizona
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
17% Report Score
Democrat · Missouri
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Kentucky
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Jersey
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Oregon
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Kansas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
33% Report Score
Republican · Alaska
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Connecticut
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Washington
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Florida
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
100% Report Score
Republican · Kentucky
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Georgia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Michigan
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Ohio
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Rhode Island
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Idaho
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Kansas
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · South Dakota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
67% Report Score
Republican · Florida
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
17% Report Score
Independent · Vermont
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
80% Report Score
Republican · Nebraska
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Hawaii
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New York
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · South Carolina
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
N/A Report Score
Republican · Alabama
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Hampshire
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Alabama
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Michigan
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
75% Report Score
Republican · Alabama
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Alaska
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
17% Report Score
Democrat · Montana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · South Dakota
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
60% Report Score
Republican · North Carolina
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
83% Report Score
Republican · Pennsylvania
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · New Mexico
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Maryland
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Virginia
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Massachusetts
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Rhode Island
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Mississippi
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
0% Report Score
Democrat · Oregon
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
50% Report Score
Republican · Indiana
1. Balancing the Budget
2. Stream Protection Rule
3. Firearms Purchases
4. Federal Family Planning
5. Omnibus Appropriations
6. Iranian and Russian Sanctions
