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Sasse has advocated for expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide military support without direct intervention.
Sasse has advocated for expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide military support without direct intervention.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Sasse advocates for maintaining strong national defense capabilities, supporting increased military spending and a robust military presence.
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Sasse advocates for maintaining strong national defense capabilities, supporting increased military spending and a robust military presence.
“Spend to maintain the greatest fighting force the world. (Mar 2014)”
Sasse has expressed a strong stance on border security and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He supports measures such as a border wall and stricter immigration enforcement.
Sasse has expressed a strong stance on border security and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He supports measures such as a border wall and stricter immigration enforcement.
Sasse has shown a preference for limited government intervention in the economy, advocating for reforms that live within means rather than broad government support for economic stability and growth.
Sasse has shown a preference for limited government intervention in the economy, advocating for reforms that live within means rather than broad government support for economic stability and growth.
“Reform entitlement programs & live within our means. (Nov 2013)”
Ben Sasse is a strong opponent of legal access to abortion. He introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which aimed to penalize healthcare practitioners who do not provide care for infants born alive after an abortion attempt. He has consistently advocated for pro-life policies and has expressed strong opposition to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Ben Sasse is a strong opponent of legal access to abortion. He introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which aimed to penalize healthcare practitioners who do not provide care for infants born alive after an abortion attempt. He has consistently advocated for pro-life policies and has expressed strong opposition to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Sasse has criticized alarmism regarding climate change, suggesting that innovation is the key to addressing environmental issues rather than federal action to cut emissions.
Sasse has criticized alarmism regarding climate change, suggesting that innovation is the key to addressing environmental issues rather than federal action to cut emissions.
“Sasse has criticized what he calls 'alarmism' over climate change.”
“Stop Obama's war on coal; stop picking winners & losers. (Jun 2014)”
Sasse has indicated conditional support for 'red flag' laws, provided they protect constitutional rights and due process, but he generally favors gun rights.
Sasse has indicated conditional support for 'red flag' laws, provided they protect constitutional rights and due process, but he generally favors gun rights.
“Sasse has said he could support 'red flag' gun legislation only if it protects the constitutional rights of gun owners.”
“Second Amendment rights pre-date government. (Oct 2014)”
Sasse has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has consistently advocated for its repeal. He has positioned himself as the 'anti-Obamacare candidate' and supports a more privatized approach to healthcare.
Sasse has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has consistently advocated for its repeal. He has positioned himself as the 'anti-Obamacare candidate' and supports a more privatized approach to healthcare.
Sasse has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and simplifying the tax system, indicating a preference for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
Sasse has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and simplifying the tax system, indicating a preference for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Sasse supports school choice and opposes increased federal funding for public schools, favoring alternatives like vouchers and reforms to the education system.
Sasse supports school choice and opposes increased federal funding for public schools, favoring alternatives like vouchers and reforms to the education system.
“Opposes Common Core State Standards. (Jun 2014)”
Sasse supports free trade agreements and lower tariffs, emphasizing the importance of trade for economic growth.
Sasse supports free trade agreements and lower tariffs, emphasizing the importance of trade for economic growth.
“Supports presidential Trade Promotion Authority. (Oct 2014)”
Sasse has opposed reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses, as evidenced by his vote against the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, which aimed to reform sentencing and reduce penalties.
Sasse has opposed reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses, as evidenced by his vote against the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, which aimed to reform sentencing and reduce penalties.
“Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)”
Sasse has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights, stating that children are best raised by a mother and a father and opposing the redefinition of marriage.
Sasse has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights, stating that children are best raised by a mother and a father and opposing the redefinition of marriage.
“Kids are best raised in a world with one mother & one father. (Jun 2014)”
Position extraction pending on 4 issues: School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns.
Nov 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Sasse has criticized what he calls 'alarmism' over climate change.”
Why: The act promotes consumer choice and innovation in fuel options, aligning with the stated position of prioritizing constructive solutions over regulatory measures.
Sep 12, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to limit IRS audits for low- and middle-income taxpayers aligns with the broader goal of reducing tax burdens and simplifying the tax system.
View source →Sep 20, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at protecting vulnerable populations in Central America aligns with the broader support for foreign aid, even though it focuses on humanitarian aspects rather than military assistance.
View source →Jun 17, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The Health Savings Account Expansion Act supports healthcare cost management, which aligns with the opposition to the ACA by promoting alternatives to government-run healthcare.
View source →Jul 27, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill focused on combating violent crime suggests a punitive approach, directly contradicting the stated opposition to reforms aimed at improving the criminal justice system.
View source →Apr 27, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that expands Medicare coverage for cancer screenings directly contradicts the stated opposition to the ACA and any associated expansions of government healthcare programs.
View source →Apr 29, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at expanding telehealth services under the ACA contradicts the stated opposition to the Affordable Care Act.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Nov 16, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6742-6743)
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the IRS Funding Accountability Act does not directly align with the stated preference for lower taxes, as it involves funding oversight rather than tax reduction.
View source →Sep 12, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Sasse has criticized what he calls 'alarmism' over climate change.”
Why: The START Act focuses on innovation in energy but may still imply some regulatory measures, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated opposition to regulatory approaches.
View source →Jun 14, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Why: The action addresses foreign aid but focuses on a specific threat rather than the broader support for Ukraine, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →Mar 22, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Opposes Common Core State Standards. (Jun 2014)”
Why: The action relates to education funding but does not directly advance the stated support for school choice or vouchers, creating ambiguity in alignment.
View source →Jan 18, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Sponsoring a bill to increase access to COVID testing does not directly align with the opposition to the ACA, as it could be seen as a supportive measure for public health, but the relationship is unclear given the context of the ACA's broader implications.
View source →Sep 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Supports presidential Trade Promotion Authority. (Oct 2014)”
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 →Sep 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
“Supports presidential Trade Promotion Authority. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jul 20, 2022 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
Why: Tagged to Voting Rights, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 22, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Supports presidential Trade Promotion Authority. (Oct 2014)”
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 →Dec 21, 2018 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 →Sep 22, 2022 · 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 →May 18, 2022 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
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 1, 2022 · 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 →May 11, 2021 · 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 →May 7, 2019 · 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 →Dec 19, 2018 · 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 →Dec 19, 2018 · 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.
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