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Daines opposes allowing DACA recipients to apply for temporary protection and supports strict immigration enforcement, viewing DACA as an executive overreach.
Daines opposes allowing DACA recipients to apply for temporary protection and supports strict immigration enforcement, viewing DACA as an executive overreach.
“DACA unconstitutional, against resident status for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)”
Daines supports maintaining a strong national defense and has voted for significant military funding. He believes in a robust military presence and has expressed support for military actions that align with U.S. interests.
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Daines supports maintaining a strong national defense and has voted for significant military funding. He believes in a robust military presence and has expressed support for military actions that align with U.S. interests.
“$515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars.”
Daines opposes legalized abortion except to protect the life of the mother. He has stated that he considers himself pro-life and has supported measures to restrict abortion access.
Daines opposes legalized abortion except to protect the life of the mother. He has stated that he considers himself pro-life and has supported measures to restrict abortion access.
“I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)”
Daines rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and has criticized federal actions aimed at reducing emissions, calling them detrimental to jobs and energy production.
Daines rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and has criticized federal actions aimed at reducing emissions, calling them detrimental to jobs and energy production.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Daines opposes gun control legislation, including expanded background checks and red flag laws, asserting that such measures would not effectively reduce gun violence.
Daines opposes gun control legislation, including expanded background checks and red flag laws, asserting that such measures would not effectively reduce gun violence.
“Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)”
Daines has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and has voted for its repeal. He advocates for reforms to Medicaid and opposes any expansion of government involvement in health coverage.
Daines has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and has voted for its repeal. He advocates for reforms to Medicaid and opposes any expansion of government involvement in health coverage.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
Daines opposes higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower tax rates and opposing any income tax increases.
Daines opposes higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower tax rates and opposing any income tax increases.
“Problem is not that taxes too low, but spending too high. (Nov 2012)”
Daines has expressed support for free trade agreements and has criticized policies that he believes harm American jobs, such as tariffs. He has worked to implement the USMCA for improved North American trade.
Daines has expressed support for free trade agreements and has criticized policies that he believes harm American jobs, such as tariffs. He has worked to implement the USMCA for improved North American trade.
“Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)”
Daines has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights, and has urged the NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
Daines has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights, and has urged the NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
“Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. (Aug 2024)”
Position extraction pending on 12 issues: Foreign Policy, Economy & Jobs, Education, School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Drug & Addiction Policy, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
“Problem is not that taxes too low, but spending too high. (Nov 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting American Taxpayers Act aligns directly with the stated opposition to higher taxes, as it advocates for lower tax rates.
Jul 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
“Problem is not that taxes too low, but spending too high. (Nov 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting American Taxpayers Act aligns directly with the stated opposition to higher taxes, as the act aims to protect taxpayers from tax increases.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
“I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Sponsoring a resolution that celebrates the anniversary of the Dobbs decision directly supports the stated opposition to legalized abortion by commemorating a ruling that restricts abortion access.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act directly supports the stated position of opposing legalized abortion, aligning with the pro-life advocacy.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the National Constitutional Carry Act directly supports the stated position of opposing gun control legislation and advancing Second Amendment rights.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Life Month Resolution aligns directly with the stated opposition to legalized abortion, as it emphasizes the protection of unborn lives.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that supports domestic oil and gas businesses directly aligns with the stated opposition to climate change proposals and the support for fossil fuel development.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act directly supports the stated opposition to legalized abortion by aiming to restrict access to abortion services.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill related to hydropower licensing aligns with a focus on energy production, even if it does not directly address emissions reduction.
View source →Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring the HEATS Act suggests support for energy production, which aligns with the stated opposition to federal emissions reduction efforts, even if the act itself may not directly address climate issues.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with the stated opposition to gun control by focusing on enforcement rather than regulation.
View source →Feb 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill that protects access for hunters and anglers aligns with a stance that favors resource development and opposes restrictive climate policies, even if it does not directly address climate change.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring the FLOWS Act, which likely involves water resource management and may include climate-related provisions, contradicts the stated opposition to climate change proposals and the support for fossil fuel development.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Geo POWER Act, which likely promotes renewable energy initiatives, contradicts the stated opposition to climate change proposals and support for fossil fuel development.
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Jul 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The bill relates to hydropower projects, which could have environmental implications, but does not directly address emissions reduction or climate change, leaving the relationship to the stated position unclear.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
Why: The BRAIN Act focuses on brain research and innovation, which does not directly align with the stated opposition to the Affordable Care Act or healthcare reform, creating ambiguity in its relationship to the stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The action involves water resource management, which has elements that could align with or diverge from climate concerns, but does not directly address or contradict the stated opposition to climate change initiatives.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a workforce standards act does not directly align with the stated opposition to climate change initiatives, but it also does not explicitly contradict it, leaving the relationship unclear.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The cosponsorship of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act does not directly align with the stated opposition to climate change initiatives, but it is unclear how the bill's provisions relate to fossil fuel development or climate policy.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a conservation bill does not directly align with the stated opposition to climate change proposals, but it also does not clearly contradict the position as it may focus on data rather than climate change itself.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The action to sponsor a watershed management program could align with resource development but does not directly advance the stated opposition to climate change initiatives, creating ambiguity in its alignment.
Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the Written Informed Consent Act does not clearly align with or contradict the stated opposition to the Affordable Care Act, as it pertains to informed consent rather than broader healthcare reform.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S764)
“War on American energy is part of war on middle class. (Jul 2014)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the EDA Short Form Application Act does not directly align with or contradict the stated opposition to climate change proposals, leaving the relationship unclear.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4271-4272)
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 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
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 →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
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 24, 2026 · 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 →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
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 23, 2026 · 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 →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Supports repealing Affordable Care Act. (Sep 2012)”
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 16, 2026 · 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 →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Problem is not that taxes too low, but spending too high. (Nov 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 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 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 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 →Jul 23, 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 →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
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 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3220)
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 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3194-3195; text: CR S3218-3219)
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, 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 →Jun 11, 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 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.
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
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
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
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 →May 11, 2026 · 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 →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
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 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
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 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 27, 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 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
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 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 →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 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 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 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 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 5, 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 →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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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