
Politician
American politician
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Legislative data from the official House/Senate roll-call record via Voteview (UCLA) and the unitedstates/congress-legislators dataset.
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 lowering prescription drug costs and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Emphasizes private-sector job creation over government intervention, supported a $900 billion COVID relief package but opposed the larger $1.9 trillion ARPA bill.
🗳 Yea on HCONRES113 (2026-07-22)🗳 Yea on SCONRES33 (2026-04-29)
Supports regulatory relief for smaller banks and corporate transparency measures to stimulate economic growth.
🗳 Yea on HR7008 (2026-07-22)🗳 Yea on HR7892 (2026-06-10)🗳 Yea on HR8312 (2026-06-10)🗳 Yea on HR8464 (2026-06-10)
Supports increased troop pay and resources for servicemembers, and backs funding for military installations in Northeast Florida.
🗳 Yea on HR5362 (2026-07-16)🗳 Nay on HR9237 (2026-07-16)🗳 Yea on HR1041 (2026-05-21)🗳 Yea on HR6047 (2026-05-21)
Opposes abortion, supports pro-life legislation, protections for infants surviving abortion, and extending 14th Amendment protections to the unborn.
Supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, favors lower corporate tax rates, and opposes new taxes, citing benefits for economic growth and small businesses.
Supports environmental stewardship through what he describes as prudent regulation intended to prevent unnecessary harm while protecting Florida's economy.
As a member of Congress, was noted in connection with efforts challenging the 2020 election results amid disputes over pandemic-related voting rule changes.
Supports stricter enforcement of immigration laws, border security measures including wall funding, and closing asylum loopholes while maintaining legal immigration pathways.