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John Hoeven has supported measures to increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps, indicating a mixed approach to immigration reform. He has also emphasized the need for state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws.
John Hoeven has supported measures to increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps, indicating a mixed approach to immigration reform. He has also emphasized the need for state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws.
“Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)”
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John Hoeven opposes legal access to abortion, supporting restrictions that allow it only in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk. He also supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for elective abortions.
John Hoeven opposes legal access to abortion, supporting restrictions that allow it only in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk. He also supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for elective abortions.
“Supports Hyde amendment; no tax dollars for abortion. (Jun 2021)”
John Hoeven consistently supports pro-gun legislation and has received an "A+" rating from the NRA. He has voted against measures that would impose restrictions on gun ownership, including background checks for all gun sales.
John Hoeven consistently supports pro-gun legislation and has received an "A+" rating from the NRA. He has voted against measures that would impose restrictions on gun ownership, including background checks for all gun sales.
“Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)”
John Hoeven has opposed higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower corporate tax rates to stimulate job creation. He has a history of supporting tax relief measures.
John Hoeven has opposed higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower corporate tax rates to stimulate job creation. He has a history of supporting tax relief measures.
“2003: overhauled corporate tax from 10.5% to 7%. (May 2010)”
John Hoeven supports free trade agreements and has actively worked to cultivate markets for North Dakota products overseas. He has voted for trade agreements that benefit agricultural exports.
John Hoeven supports free trade agreements and has actively worked to cultivate markets for North Dakota products overseas. He has voted for trade agreements that benefit agricultural exports.
“Signed trade deal with Taiwan to export 1.7M tons of wheat. (Sep 2009)”
Position extraction pending on 8 issues: Foreign Aid, Climate, Healthcare, Education, School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with the pro-gun stance by promoting gun ownership protection, even though it does not directly expand gun rights.
Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Signed trade deal with Taiwan to export 1.7M tons of wheat. (Sep 2009)”
Why: The IGO Anti-Boycott Act addresses international trade practices but does not directly advance free trade agreements or market cultivation, creating ambiguity in its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Feb 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Dec 3, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text: CR S2666)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2351; text: CR S2379-2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1208-1209)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Nov 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Oct 27, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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