
Politician
Republican United States House Representative from South Carolina
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Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.
Supports reducing federal government spending and reining in wasteful spending to protect taxpayers.
🗳 Yea on HR7892 (2026-06-10)🗳 Yea on HR8312 (2026-06-10)🗳 Yea on HR8595 (2026-07-15)🗳 Yea on HR8646 (2026-06-04)
Supports limited government, right-to-work laws, tax cuts and deregulation (e.g., the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), and fiscal responsibility toward a balanced budget.
🗳 Yea on HR8884 (2026-07-23)🗳 Yea on HCONRES113 (2026-07-22)
Advocates 'peace through strength,' a well-resourced military, and support for allies to deter adversaries abroad.
🗳 Yea on HR8800 (2026-07-22)🗳 Yea on HR2913 (2026-06-04)🗳 Nay on HCONRES89 (2026-07-23)
Supports protecting Second Amendment gun rights.
Opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants, supports strict enforcement of existing immigration laws and border security, while favoring efficient processing for legal immigrants.
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including expanded infrastructure, nuclear technology, and domestic production to achieve energy independence.
Holds a strongly pro-life voting record, opposing federal funding for abortion and supporting restrictions such as a ban after 20 weeks except to save the mother's life.
H.R. 8775 — Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
H.R. 10354 — To impose targeted sanctions on the Houthi terrorists and their supporters, and to support the internationally recognized Government of Yemen in their fight against Houthi terrorists.
H.R. 10183 — SRBIJA Act
H.R. 9603 — Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act
H.R. 5835 — REPO Implementation Act of 2025