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Carper supports maintaining and expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly to Central American countries, as he believes it helps reduce migration to the U.S. He has expressed concerns about cuts to foreign assistance and has advocated for its importance in promoting national security and economic prosperity.
Carper supports maintaining and expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly to Central American countries, as he believes it helps reduce migration to the U.S. He has expressed concerns about cuts to foreign assistance and has advocated for its importance in promoting national security and economic prosperity.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., citing the funding's helping to improve conditions in those countries.”
“Supports continuing Foreign Aid to Russia, Israel, & others. (Sep 2000)”
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Carper supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for humane immigration policies. He has expressed opposition to overly restrictive border security measures and has worked on legislation to protect immigrants.
Carper supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for humane immigration policies. He has expressed opposition to overly restrictive border security measures and has worked on legislation to protect immigrants.
“Carper was one of 41 senators to sign a bipartisan letter... expressing disappointment that President Trump's budget "has slated this program for elimination after decades of successful economic and community development."”
“If immigrants stay out of trouble, they can stay. (Oct 2012)”
Tom Carper has a mixed record on abortion issues. He voted to ban partial-birth abortion in 2003 but opposed banning abortion after 20 weeks. He has also expressed strong opposition to attempts to defund Planned Parenthood and criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as "unconscionably cruel and wrong."
Tom Carper has a mixed record on abortion issues. He voted to ban partial-birth abortion in 2003 but opposed banning abortion after 20 weeks. He has also expressed strong opposition to attempts to defund Planned Parenthood and criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as "unconscionably cruel and wrong."
“After Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, he said the decision was "unconscionably cruel and wrong" and that it was a "dark day for our country and our Constitution."”
“Rated 50% by NARAL , indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)”
Carper has consistently supported stricter gun regulations, including background checks for all firearm sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines. He has participated in efforts to reduce gun violence and has called for more comprehensive gun laws.
Carper has consistently supported stricter gun regulations, including background checks for all firearm sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines. He has participated in efforts to reduce gun violence and has called for more comprehensive gun laws.
“In 2016, Carper participated in the Chris Murphy gun control filibuster. In response to the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Carper called for more gun laws, specifically background checks and mental health screenings.”
“Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)”
Carper advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting universal coverage for children and more federal funding for health initiatives. He has expressed support for maintaining the Affordable Care Act and enhancing public health services.
Carper advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting universal coverage for children and more federal funding for health initiatives. He has expressed support for maintaining the Affordable Care Act and enhancing public health services.
“Carper supports More Federal Funding for Health Coverage. (Sep 2000)”
“Universal coverage for children is within our grasp. (Jan 1999)”
Carper has shown support for higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for a fair and sustainable tax system. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy and has supported progressive taxation measures.
Carper has shown support for higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for a fair and sustainable tax system. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy and has supported progressive taxation measures.
“Roadmap for deficit reduction should raise corporate taxes. (Oct 2012)”
“Rated 100% by the CTJ , indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)”
Carper has supported measures to expand voter registration and access to the ballot, advocating for reforms that enhance democratic participation. He has expressed the importance of protecting voting rights for all citizens.
Carper has supported measures to expand voter registration and access to the ballot, advocating for reforms that enhance democratic participation. He has expressed the importance of protecting voting rights for all citizens.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
“More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control. (Jul 1999)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Climate, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Sep 27, 2023 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jul 19, 2023 · Congress.gov
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-128.
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 →Mar 6, 2023 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
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