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Ted Budd opposes expanding legal immigration pathways, advocating for the end of the diversity visa lottery and chain migration. He supports increasing caps on high-skill and family-based visas but favors stricter immigration controls.
Ted Budd opposes expanding legal immigration pathways, advocating for the end of the diversity visa lottery and chain migration. He supports increasing caps on high-skill and family-based visas but favors stricter immigration controls.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
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Ted Budd is a staunch opponent of abortion, co-sponsoring legislation to ban it after 15 weeks and advocating for the inclusion of pre-born human beings in the 14th Amendment. He has stated he is 100% pro-life and supports various pro-life measures.
Ted Budd is a staunch opponent of abortion, co-sponsoring legislation to ban it after 15 weeks and advocating for the inclusion of pre-born human beings in the 14th Amendment. He has stated he is 100% pro-life and supports various pro-life measures.
“Obey God rather than man: I am 100% pro-life. (Nov 2016)”
Ted Budd is a strong advocate for gun rights, opposing any form of gun control legislation. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and has voted against measures that would impose background checks on firearm sales.
Ted Budd is a strong advocate for gun rights, opposing any form of gun control legislation. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and has voted against measures that would impose background checks on firearm sales.
“Eliminating our gun rights is a wrongheaded idea. (Nov 2016)”
Ted Budd opposes the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has voted for its repeal. He argues that the ACA has negative impacts on the economy and supports efforts to dismantle it.
Ted Budd opposes the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has voted for its repeal. He argues that the ACA has negative impacts on the economy and supports efforts to dismantle it.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Ted Budd opposes higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower tax rates to promote economic growth. He has consistently voted against tax increases and supports reducing corporate tax rates.
Ted Budd opposes higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for lower tax rates to promote economic growth. He has consistently voted against tax increases and supports reducing corporate tax rates.
“Endorsed by Club for Growth; against tax increases. (Apr 2021)”
Ted Budd opposes the For the People Act, arguing that it undermines election integrity by expanding absentee voting and weakening voter ID requirements. He has expressed concerns about the potential for minors to vote, a claim that has been fact-checked as false.
Ted Budd opposes the For the People Act, arguing that it undermines election integrity by expanding absentee voting and weakening voter ID requirements. He has expressed concerns about the potential for minors to vote, a claim that has been fact-checked as false.
Ted Budd supports free trade agreements but has expressed opposition to tariffs, specifically advocating for the implementation of the USMCA to improve North American trade relations.
Ted Budd supports free trade agreements but has expressed opposition to tariffs, specifically advocating for the implementation of the USMCA to improve North American trade relations.
“Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Foreign Aid, Climate, Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Eliminating our gun rights is a wrongheaded idea. (Nov 2016)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with a general support for gun rights, as it focuses on protecting firearms rather than imposing restrictions.
May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to establish E-Verify aligns with the stated position by promoting a system that regulates employment eligibility, which is consistent with supporting increased caps on legal immigration pathways.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Medication Competition Act aligns with the opposition to the ACA by promoting competition in the pharmaceutical market, which is consistent with efforts to reduce government involvement in healthcare.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Obey God rather than man: I am 100% pro-life. (Nov 2016)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at restricting access to chemical abortion directly contradicts the stated position of supporting abortion rights.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Sanctuary City Elimination Act moves against the stated support for family-based visas and could undermine immigrant protections, contradicting the overall stance on immigration.
View source →Nov 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill that codifies inadmissibility for certain individuals contradicts the stated support for increased immigration pathways, particularly for family-based visas.
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May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
Why: The act's focus on detention authority does not clearly align with or contradict the stated immigration position, leaving the relationship ambiguous.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill aimed at supporting pregnant and parenting women may align with certain healthcare goals, but it does not directly address the opposition to the ACA or its repeal.
View source →Apr 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Why: The action relates to Medicaid but does not directly address the ACA or its repeal; thus, it contains elements both for and against the stated opposition.
View source →Mar 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Endorsed by Club for Growth; against tax increases. (Apr 2021)”
Why: The sponsorship of the Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act does not directly align with the stated position on lowering taxes, as it involves tax policy related to virtual currencies, which could have varying implications.
View source →Feb 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“End diversity visa lottery & chain migration. (Dec 2019)”
Why: The action addresses illegal immigration enforcement but does not clearly align with the support for increased caps on visas, creating ambiguity in its relationship to the stated position.
View source →Dec 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Why: The action of sponsoring a bill related to drug inspection does not directly align with or contradict the stated opposition to the ACA, as it does not address the ACA itself.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“ObamaCare is wreaking havoc on our economy.”
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Apr 30, 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
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2174-2175)
“Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)”
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 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2176-2177)
“Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)”
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 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2130-2131)
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 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 →Apr 16, 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 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 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)”
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 →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 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 →Mar 16, 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 →Mar 12, 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 →Mar 11, 2026 · 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 →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 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 →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 →Mar 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 12, 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 11, 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 →Feb 10, 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 →Oct 27, 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 →Aug 1, 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 →Jul 16, 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 →Jun 9, 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 →Jun 4, 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 →Jun 3, 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 →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 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 →May 20, 2026 · 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 19, 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 →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
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 →May 13, 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 →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240)
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 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 30, 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 29, 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 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 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 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 22, 2026 · 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 →Apr 22, 2026 · 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 →Apr 22, 2026 · 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 →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1369-1370)
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 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 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 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 24, 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 16, 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 11, 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 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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 11, 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 →Mar 5, 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 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 →Feb 24, 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 →Feb 11, 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
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 →Jan 15, 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 →Nov 20, 2025 · 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 →Sep 18, 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.
View source →Aug 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
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 31, 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 15, 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 →Jun 25, 2025 · 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 →Jun 5, 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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