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McConnell has expressed support for military aid to allies, indicating the importance of such assistance in relation to U.S. foreign relations, especially regarding support for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
McConnell has expressed support for military aid to allies, indicating the importance of such assistance in relation to U.S. foreign relations, especially regarding support for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
McConnell has emphasized the need for stronger border security and has generally opposed expanding legal immigration pathways. He has supported measures that prioritize enforcement over pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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McConnell has emphasized the need for stronger border security and has generally opposed expanding legal immigration pathways. He has supported measures that prioritize enforcement over pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
“Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)”
Mitch McConnell has a strong pro-life stance, opposing legal access to abortion. He has voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion and has supported measures to restrict abortion access, including prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the procedure.
Mitch McConnell has a strong pro-life stance, opposing legal access to abortion. He has voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion and has supported measures to restrict abortion access, including prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the procedure.
“Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)”
McConnell has consistently opposed federal action to cut emissions and has criticized climate change legislation such as the Green New Deal. He has supported policies that favor fossil fuel industries and has been against regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
McConnell has consistently opposed federal action to cut emissions and has criticized climate change legislation such as the Green New Deal. He has supported policies that favor fossil fuel industries and has been against regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
Mitch McConnell has opposed stricter firearms regulations and has a strong pro-gun rights voting record. He has stated that Congress cannot fix school shootings and has declined to support gun control measures, aligning himself with the NRA.
Mitch McConnell has opposed stricter firearms regulations and has a strong pro-gun rights voting record. He has stated that Congress cannot fix school shootings and has declined to support gun control measures, aligning himself with the NRA.
“Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)”
McConnell has been a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), describing it as a 'train wreck' and advocating for its repeal. He has also criticized efforts to expand healthcare access through government programs.
McConnell has been a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), describing it as a 'train wreck' and advocating for its repeal. He has also criticized efforts to expand healthcare access through government programs.
“ObamaCare: the so-called cure worse than the disease. (May 2016)”
Mitch McConnell has consistently supported lower taxes, particularly for corporations and top earners. He played a key role in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced corporate tax rates.
Mitch McConnell has consistently supported lower taxes, particularly for corporations and top earners. He played a key role in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced corporate tax rates.
“Rated 76% by NTU, indicating a 'Taxpayer's Friend' on tax votes. (Dec 2003)”
McConnell has been a leading opponent of campaign finance reform and has expressed skepticism about measures aimed at making voter registration easier, such as the Motor Voter Act. He has been critical of efforts to expand voting access.
McConnell has been a leading opponent of campaign finance reform and has expressed skepticism about measures aimed at making voter registration easier, such as the Motor Voter Act. He has been critical of efforts to expand voting access.
“Leading opponent of campaign finance reform. (Sep 2010)”
McConnell has been a strong supporter of free trade agreements and has consistently advocated for lower tariffs. He has expressed support for trade policies that promote American agricultural exports and has a pro-free trade voting record.
McConnell has been a strong supporter of free trade agreements and has consistently advocated for lower tariffs. He has expressed support for trade policies that promote American agricultural exports and has a pro-free trade voting record.
“Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)”
Position extraction pending on 4 issues: Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Source: OpenFEC · FEC profile ↗ · Mitch McConnell on OpenSecrets (deeper breakdown) ↗
Jan 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
“Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)”
Why: Cosponsoring the SAVE Moms and Babies Act, which aims to restrict abortion access, directly advances the stated pro-life position.
Nov 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Leading opponent of campaign finance reform. (Sep 2010)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Citizen Ballot Protection Act contradicts the stated opposition to expanding voting access, as the act aims to protect and enhance ballot access.
View source →Jan 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“ObamaCare: the so-called cure worse than the disease. (May 2016)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at improving healthcare access contradicts the stated opposition to expanding government healthcare programs.
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Jun 9, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 76% by NTU, indicating a 'Taxpayer's Friend' on tax votes. (Dec 2003)”
Why: The action involves modifying existing taxes on distilled spirits, which could be seen as a tax adjustment rather than a direct alignment with the stated support for tax cuts and opposition to new taxes.
View source →May 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a sanctions bill does not directly align with free trade principles, but it may be seen as a response to geopolitical issues affecting trade.
View source →Mar 4, 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 →Feb 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S654)
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 →Feb 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
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 →Nov 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
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 →Oct 21, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Oct 14, 2025 · 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 →Oct 7, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
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 →Jun 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
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 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 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
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 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 →Jan 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
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 S7754-7755)
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 23, 2025 · 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 →Oct 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
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 6, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 9, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
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 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
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 15, 2025 · 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 →May 8, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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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