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Romney supports expanding legal immigration pathways and has advocated for a merit-based immigration system. He has expressed the need for comprehensive immigration reform that balances enforcement with opportunities for legal immigration.
Romney supports expanding legal immigration pathways and has advocated for a merit-based immigration system. He has expressed the need for comprehensive immigration reform that balances enforcement with opportunities for legal immigration.
Romney emphasizes the need for a strong national defense and has supported increased military spending. He views Russia as a significant geopolitical threat and advocates for a robust military presence to counter threats from countries like Iran and North Korea.
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Romney emphasizes the need for a strong national defense and has supported increased military spending. He views Russia as a significant geopolitical threat and advocates for a robust military presence to counter threats from countries like Iran and North Korea.
Romney supports government intervention to stimulate economic growth, advocating for tax cuts and regulatory reforms to promote business. He has proposed reducing individual income tax rates and corporate tax rates, while also suggesting that the loss of revenue from these cuts would be offset by closing loopholes and limiting deductions for high earners.
Romney supports government intervention to stimulate economic growth, advocating for tax cuts and regulatory reforms to promote business. He has proposed reducing individual income tax rates and corporate tax rates, while also suggesting that the loss of revenue from these cuts would be offset by closing loopholes and limiting deductions for high earners.
Romney has stated that he believes abortion is wrong except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. He has expressed a preference for a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion but acknowledges that public support for such an amendment is lacking. Instead, he advocates for appointing Supreme Court justices who would help overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide on the legality of abortion.
Romney has stated that he believes abortion is wrong except in cases of incest, rape, and to save the life of the mother. He has expressed a preference for a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion but acknowledges that public support for such an amendment is lacking. Instead, he advocates for appointing Supreme Court justices who would help overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide on the legality of abortion.
Romney has opposed mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change. He acknowledges that climate change is occurring but is uncertain about the extent to which human activity contributes to it. He supports increased domestic oil drilling and reducing the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Romney has opposed mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change. He acknowledges that climate change is occurring but is uncertain about the extent to which human activity contributes to it. He supports increased domestic oil drilling and reducing the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Romney has supported certain gun restrictions, including background checks, but has also emphasized the importance of Second Amendment rights. His stance reflects a mixed approach to gun policy, advocating for both rights and some regulations.
Romney has supported certain gun restrictions, including background checks, but has also emphasized the importance of Second Amendment rights. His stance reflects a mixed approach to gun policy, advocating for both rights and some regulations.
Romney has pledged to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a system that gives states more control over Medicaid. He supports a healthcare system that allows individuals to have tax-advantaged health insurance premiums, similar to those enjoyed by businesses.
Romney has pledged to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a system that gives states more control over Medicaid. He supports a healthcare system that allows individuals to have tax-advantaged health insurance premiums, similar to those enjoyed by businesses.
Romney has proposed significant tax cuts, including reducing individual income tax rates and cutting the corporate tax rate. He believes that these changes would stimulate economic growth and help reduce federal deficits, although he also suggests that the loss of revenue would be offset by closing tax loopholes.
Romney has proposed significant tax cuts, including reducing individual income tax rates and cutting the corporate tax rate. He believes that these changes would stimulate economic growth and help reduce federal deficits, although he also suggests that the loss of revenue would be offset by closing tax loopholes.
Romney has advocated for school choice and believes that every parent should have the option to choose their child's school. He has also emphasized the need for educational reforms that prioritize students and teachers over teachers' unions, and he supports increased funding for public education.
Romney has advocated for school choice and believes that every parent should have the option to choose their child's school. He has also emphasized the need for educational reforms that prioritize students and teachers over teachers' unions, and he supports increased funding for public education.
Romney has expressed support for measures that ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws. He has been critical of mail-in voting and has advocated for reforms to ensure that elections are secure and fair.
Romney has expressed support for measures that ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws. He has been critical of mail-in voting and has advocated for reforms to ensure that elections are secure and fair.
Romney supports free trade agreements and has criticized unfair trade practices, particularly from China. He has advocated for labeling China as a currency manipulator and taking action against its trade practices to protect American jobs.
Romney supports free trade agreements and has criticized unfair trade practices, particularly from China. He has advocated for labeling China as a currency manipulator and taking action against its trade practices to protect American jobs.
Romney has historically supported some legal rights for same-sex couples, such as domestic partnership legislation, but opposed same-sex marriage and civil unions. However, he reversed his position in 2022, voting for the Respect for Marriage Act, which aimed to codify same-sex marriage into federal law.
Romney has historically supported some legal rights for same-sex couples, such as domestic partnership legislation, but opposed same-sex marriage and civil unions. However, he reversed his position in 2022, voting for the Respect for Marriage Act, which aimed to codify same-sex marriage into federal law.
Romney opposes the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana, advocating instead for stricter penalties for drug offenses. He has been rated poorly by marijuana reform advocates, indicating a strong stance against legalization.
Romney opposes the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana, advocating instead for stricter penalties for drug offenses. He has been rated poorly by marijuana reform advocates, indicating a strong stance against legalization.
Position extraction pending on 8 issues: Foreign Policy, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Jun 13, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Sponsoring a mandatory E-Verify act directly supports stricter immigration enforcement, aligning with the stated position of opposing expanded legal immigration pathways.
Jun 11, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Investing in Our Defense Act directly supports increased military spending and a strong national defense, aligning perfectly with the stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act directly advances the stated position by enhancing military capabilities in a region critical to national security.
View source →Jun 11, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill aimed at combating foreign terrorist drones directly supports the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense and addressing geopolitical threats.
View source →May 1, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule on emissions standards directly supports the stated position of opposing mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
View source →May 1, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions directly aligns with the position of opposing mandatory limits on emissions.
View source →Jun 15, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Sentinel Nuclear Deterrence Act directly supports the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense and preventing nuclear threats.
View source →Jun 7, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a military service promotion act directly supports the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense and increasing military presence.
View source →Jun 1, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Why: Sponsoring the China Defense Spending Transparency Act directly supports the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense by promoting transparency in military spending related to a significant geopolitical competitor.
View source →May 18, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill to improve chemical and biological defense directly supports the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense.
View source →Jun 15, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Critical Mineral Independence Act supports national security by promoting resource independence, which is essential for military readiness and defense capabilities.
View source →Dec 7, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring the Critical Mineral Independence Act supports national security by promoting resource independence, which is essential for military readiness and defense capabilities.
View source →May 15, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove a rule that clarifies firearm dealer definitions undermines the stated support for certain gun restrictions, directly contradicting the position.
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Sep 18, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content is unclear, and without knowing how it relates to tax cuts or revenue generation, it's difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Jun 18, 2024 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, as it is held at the desk and does not provide enough information to assess its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Apr 9, 2024 · Congress.gov
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-273.
Why: The measure's content is unclear from the summary, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on national security.
View source →Jul 14, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
View source →Oct 29, 2019 · Congress.gov
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Why: The TRUST Act's content is unclear from the summary, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on immigration enforcement.
View source →Dec 19, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Nov 21, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Nov 13, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 25, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5787)
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 →Sep 25, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 25, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6461)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 19, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 12, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6024)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 25, 2024 · 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 →Jul 25, 2024 · 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 →May 23, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 15, 2024 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 118-86.
Why: Tagged to Public Health, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 9, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3659-3660)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 9, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 8, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 7, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 2, 2024 · 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 21, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Nov 2, 2023 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 118-70.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Nov 2, 2023 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 19, 2023 · 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 →Dec 6, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Dec 16, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6756-6757)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 10, 2024 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936-6937; text: CR S6915)
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 21, 2024 · Congress.gov
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 18, 2024 · 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 →Nov 12, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S637-638)
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 12, 2024 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 118-150.
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 25, 2024 · 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 →Sep 25, 2024 · 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 →Sep 25, 2024 · Congress.gov
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 23, 2024 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
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 23, 2024 · 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 →Sep 18, 2024 · 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 →Sep 18, 2024 · 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 →Sep 17, 2024 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S3319)
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 12, 2024 · 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 →Aug 1, 2024 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5789)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 30, 2024 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5633; text: CR S5590)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 23, 2024 · 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 →Jul 11, 2024 · Congress.gov
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 20, 2024 · 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.
View source →Jun 18, 2024 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 2, 2024 · Congress.gov
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 1, 2024 · Congress.gov
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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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