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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 supports federal action to cut emissions and has a strong pro-environment voting record, as indicated by his 89% rating from the League of Conservation Voters. He has advocated for measures to reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality.
Carper supports federal action to cut emissions and has a strong pro-environment voting record, as indicated by his 89% rating from the League of Conservation Voters. He has advocated for measures to reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality.
“Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes.”
“Supports spending resources to stop Global Warming.”
Carper has consistently supported stricter firearms regulation, including voting to ban high-capacity magazines and co-sponsoring legislation for universal background checks for all firearm sales. He has called for more comprehensive gun laws in response to gun violence.
Carper has consistently supported stricter firearms regulation, including voting to ban high-capacity magazines and co-sponsoring legislation for universal background checks for all firearm sales. He has called for more comprehensive gun laws in response to gun violence.
“In 2013, he voted to ban high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets.”
“Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale.”
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 sponsored legislation aimed at expanding voter registration and access, indicating his support for broader voting rights. He has also expressed the need for federal standards to ensure fair elections.
Carper has sponsored legislation aimed at expanding voter registration and access, indicating his support for broader voting rights. He has also expressed the need for federal standards to ensure fair elections.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access.”
“Supports expanding ballot access.”
Carper supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, as he has endorsed requiring companies to hire more women and minorities and has voted against the Defense of Marriage Act. He has also expressed support for enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
Carper supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, as he has endorsed requiring companies to hire more women and minorities and has voted against the Defense of Marriage Act. He has also expressed support for enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
“Favors requiring companies to hire more women & minorities.”
“Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights.”
Position extraction pending on 8 issues: National Security, Economy & Jobs, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns.
Sep 27, 2023 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
“Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes.”
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.
“Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes.”
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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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
“Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes.”
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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