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Ricketts has expressed support for stricter immigration enforcement and has been critical of proposals to expand legal immigration pathways.
Ricketts has expressed support for stricter immigration enforcement and has been critical of proposals to expand legal immigration pathways.
“Ricketts has been critical of proposals to expand legal immigration pathways.”
“Ricketts stated that the funding bill is solely about funding ICE and Border Patrol.”
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Ricketts supports a total ban on abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest. He has stated that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, he would push for a complete ban on abortion in Nebraska.
Ricketts supports a total ban on abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest. He has stated that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, he would push for a complete ban on abortion in Nebraska.
“Ricketts supports a total ban of abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.”
Ricketts has opposed federal action to cut emissions, criticizing initiatives like the Clean Power Plan and President Biden's climate agenda, which he has labeled as radical.
Ricketts has opposed federal action to cut emissions, criticizing initiatives like the Clean Power Plan and President Biden's climate agenda, which he has labeled as radical.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Ricketts has designated Nebraska as a 'sanctuary state' for the Second Amendment and opposes stricter firearms regulations, attributing mass shootings to mental illness rather than gun access.
Ricketts has designated Nebraska as a 'sanctuary state' for the Second Amendment and opposes stricter firearms regulations, attributing mass shootings to mental illness rather than gun access.
“As governor, Ricketts designated Nebraska as a 'sanctuary state' for the Second Amendment.”
Ricketts has supported significant tax cuts during his tenure as governor, advocating for lower taxes rather than higher taxes on corporations and top earners.
Ricketts has supported significant tax cuts during his tenure as governor, advocating for lower taxes rather than higher taxes on corporations and top earners.
“As governor, Ricketts signed legislation enacting $12.7 billion in tax cuts.”
Position extraction pending on 8 issues: Foreign Aid, Healthcare, Education, School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act supports domestic oil and gas businesses, aligning with the opposition to significant climate change policies and the promotion of fossil fuel interests.
Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
“As governor, Ricketts signed legislation enacting $12.7 billion in tax cuts.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting American Taxpayers Act aligns with the figure's support for significant tax cuts and opposition to tax increases.
View source →Nov 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“As governor, Ricketts signed legislation enacting $12.7 billion in tax cuts.”
Why: Sponsoring the Service Members Tax Relief Act aligns with the support for tax cuts, as it aims to provide tax relief specifically for service members.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“As governor, Ricketts signed legislation enacting $12.7 billion in tax cuts.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to improve a tax credit aligns with the support for tax cuts, as it aims to enhance tax benefits for workers.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“As governor, Ricketts designated Nebraska as a 'sanctuary state' for the Second Amendment.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with a general support for gun rights by addressing a related issue without imposing new restrictions.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: Sponsoring the Sound Science Act suggests a focus on scientific considerations in environmental policy, which aligns with opposing significant climate change policies, even if the specifics of the act are not detailed.
View source →Jun 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: Sponsoring the VARIANCE Act suggests a move towards deregulation or less stringent climate policies, which aligns with the opposition to significant climate change initiatives.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: Sponsoring a resolution recognizing Renewable Fuels Month contradicts the stated opposition to significant climate change policies, as it acknowledges the role of renewable fuels in reducing carbon impacts.
View source →Jan 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill focused on renewable chemicals contradicts the stated opposition to significant climate change policies, as it aligns with promoting renewable energy initiatives.
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Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: The action to cosponsor a conservation bill has elements that could align with environmental goals, but it does not directly support significant climate change policies, reflecting a tension with the stated opposition.
View source →Mar 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S764)
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill related to environmental applications does not clearly align with or contradict the stated opposition to significant climate change policies, leaving the relationship unclear.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: The act does not directly address climate change policies, but its referral to the Environment and Public Works Committee suggests potential implications for environmental regulation, creating ambiguity regarding alignment with the stated opposition.
View source →Nov 6, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: The act focuses on flood protection and infrastructure resilience, which may relate to climate impacts but does not directly align with or oppose the stated position on climate change policies.
View source →Aug 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5211-5212)
“Ricketts opposed the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Why: The resolution recognizes the Renewable Fuel Standard, which can be seen as supporting energy security and environmental performance, but it does not align with the opposition to significant climate change policies.
View source →Jun 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“As governor, Ricketts signed legislation enacting $12.7 billion in tax cuts.”
Why: The sponsorship of the act does not directly align with the stated support for tax cuts, as it addresses capital gains without clear implications for tax reductions or increases.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2667-2668)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Jun 8, 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 →Jun 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 →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 →May 19, 2026 · 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 →May 13, 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 →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Apr 27, 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 →Apr 20, 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 →Apr 15, 2026 · 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 →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 →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Mar 26, 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 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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 →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)
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 17, 2026 · 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 →Dec 17, 2025 · Congress.gov
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 →Dec 11, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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 →Oct 30, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Oct 30, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7851)
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 →Sep 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
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 →Sep 15, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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 →Sep 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
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 →Sep 3, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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 →Jul 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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 →Jun 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
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 →Jun 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Jun 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 9, 2026 · 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 9, 2026 · 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 →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 2, 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 2, 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 the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2375)
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 13, 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 →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 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 →Apr 30, 2026 · 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 →Apr 30, 2026 · 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 →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · 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 →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 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 →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · 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 →Apr 27, 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 →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 20, 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 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 25, 2026 · 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 →Mar 25, 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 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1523; text: CR S1517)
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
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
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 →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment 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 →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
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 10, 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 3, 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 3, 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 →Dec 4, 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 →Jul 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
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 12, 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 19, 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.
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