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McConnell has expressed support for military aid to allies, indicating the importance of such assistance in relation to U.S. foreign relations, especially regarding support for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
McConnell has expressed support for military aid to allies, indicating the importance of such assistance in relation to U.S. foreign relations, especially regarding support for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
Mitch McConnell has consistently supported maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities. He has advocated for increased defense spending and has supported military interventions when deemed necessary.
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Mitch McConnell has consistently supported maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities. He has advocated for increased defense spending and has supported military interventions when deemed necessary.
“If we spend too little on defense, we lose America. (Sep 2010)”
McConnell has emphasized the need for stronger border security and has generally opposed expanding legal immigration pathways. He has supported measures that prioritize enforcement over pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
McConnell has emphasized the need for stronger border security and has generally opposed expanding legal immigration pathways. He has supported measures that prioritize enforcement over pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
“Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)”
Mitch McConnell has a strong pro-life stance, opposing legal access to abortion. He has voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion and has supported measures to restrict abortion access, including prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the procedure.
Mitch McConnell has a strong pro-life stance, opposing legal access to abortion. He has voted to prohibit federal funding for abortion and has supported measures to restrict abortion access, including prohibiting the transportation of minors across state lines for the procedure.
“Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)”
“Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)”
McConnell has consistently opposed federal action to cut emissions and has criticized climate change legislation such as the Green New Deal. He has supported policies that favor fossil fuel industries and has been against regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
McConnell has consistently opposed federal action to cut emissions and has criticized climate change legislation such as the Green New Deal. He has supported policies that favor fossil fuel industries and has been against regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
Mitch McConnell has consistently opposed stricter firearms regulation, advocating for gun rights and opposing measures that would impose additional restrictions on gun ownership. He has received high ratings from gun rights organizations.
Mitch McConnell has consistently opposed stricter firearms regulation, advocating for gun rights and opposing measures that would impose additional restrictions on gun ownership. He has received high ratings from gun rights organizations.
“Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)”
Mitch McConnell has opposed a larger government role in health coverage, particularly opposing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He has advocated for its repeal and has opposed measures that would expand government healthcare programs.
Mitch McConnell has opposed a larger government role in health coverage, particularly opposing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He has advocated for its repeal and has opposed measures that would expand government healthcare programs.
“ObamaCare is a train wreck; do what we can to repeal it. (Oct 2013)”
Mitch McConnell has opposed higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax cuts and reductions in corporate tax rates. He has consistently supported the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which opposes new taxes.
Mitch McConnell has opposed higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax cuts and reductions in corporate tax rates. He has consistently supported the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which opposes new taxes.
“Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)”
McConnell has been a leading opponent of campaign finance reform and has expressed skepticism about measures aimed at making voter registration easier, such as the Motor Voter Act. He has been critical of efforts to expand voting access.
McConnell has been a leading opponent of campaign finance reform and has expressed skepticism about measures aimed at making voter registration easier, such as the Motor Voter Act. He has been critical of efforts to expand voting access.
“Leading opponent of campaign finance reform. (Sep 2010)”
Mitch McConnell has supported free trade agreements and lower tariffs, advocating for policies that promote trade engagement. He has a strong pro-free trade voting record.
Mitch McConnell has supported free trade agreements and lower tariffs, advocating for policies that promote trade engagement. He has a strong pro-free trade voting record.
“Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)”
Mitch McConnell has opposed stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights. He has expressed his opposition to same-sex marriage and has a low rating from civil rights organizations, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record.
Mitch McConnell has opposed stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights. He has expressed his opposition to same-sex marriage and has a low rating from civil rights organizations, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record.
“Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Economy & Jobs, Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns.
Source: OpenFEC · FEC profile ↗ · Mitch McConnell on OpenSecrets (deeper breakdown) ↗
Jan 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
“Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)”
Why: Cosponsoring the SAVE Moms and Babies Act, which aims to restrict abortion access, directly advances the stated pro-life position.
Nov 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Leading opponent of campaign finance reform. (Sep 2010)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Citizen Ballot Protection Act contradicts the stated opposition to expanding voting access, as the act aims to protect and enhance ballot access.
View source →Jan 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“ObamaCare is a train wreck; do what we can to repeal it. (Oct 2013)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at improving healthcare access contradicts the stated opposition to expanding government healthcare programs.
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Jun 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill related to tax credits does not directly align with the stated opposition to higher taxes, but it also does not propose new taxes, creating ambiguity in its alignment.
View source →Jun 9, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)”
Why: The action involves modifying existing taxes on distilled spirits, which could be seen as a tax adjustment rather than a direct alignment with the stated support for tax cuts and opposition to new taxes.
View source →May 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a sanctions bill does not directly align with free trade principles, but it may be seen as a response to geopolitical issues affecting trade.
View source →Jun 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, 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 →Feb 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S654)
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
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Nov 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
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 →Oct 21, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. (Oct 2020)”
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 →Oct 14, 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 →Oct 7, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
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 4, 2025 · 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 →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 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
Became Public Law No: 119-95.
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 →Mar 12, 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
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Oct 27, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7754-7755)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Oct 23, 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 →Oct 20, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7168)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Oct 6, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
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
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
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 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
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 9, 2025 · 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 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
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, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
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 15, 2025 · 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 8, 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.
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