Bernie Moreno

U.S. Senator · OH

Republican

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Clear record
Cut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Sponsored IRS-defunding Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act and Transportation Freedom Act tax cuts; cosponsored Death Tax Repeal Act; voted for 2025 reconciliation.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 7 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Voted Yes · Feb 2026 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted No · Feb 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Transportation Freedom Act
Sponsored — A bill to rescind the unobligated balances of amounts appropriated for Internal Revenue Service enhancements and use such funding for an External Revenue Service.
Cosponsored — Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Move away from the ACA toward market-based insurance with broader consumer choice
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Voted for HSA-based Health Care Freedom for Patients Act and against extending ACA premium tax credits; cosponsored Patients Deserve Price Tags Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 4 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jan 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Voted Yes · Dec 2025 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
Voted No · Dec 2025 — Lower Health Care Costs Act
Voted Yes · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted No · Oct 2025 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Cosponsored — Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Cosponsored — Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
Cosponsored — Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Clear record
Prioritize energy affordability and reliability; minimize climate-related restrictions on production
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Voted to reopen ANWR and federal coal leasing; cosponsored Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act and GRID Power Act; sponsored Transportation Freedom Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 8 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Transportation Freedom Act
Cosponsored — Stop CARB Act of 2025
Cosponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Cosponsored — A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.
Cosponsored — Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Clear record
Federal restrictions on abortion early in pregnancy
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Cosponsored No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act; voted for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 4 votes · 5 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Jan 2025 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Cosponsored — Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
Cosponsored — Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
Cosponsored — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Cosponsored — No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
What should federal firearms policy be?
Some evidence
Expand firearm rights nationally (concealed carry reciprocity, reduced federal restrictions)
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
Cosponsored Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, RIFLE Act, and Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act expanding firearm rights nationally.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 1 vote · 4 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — RIFLE Act
Cosponsored — Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
Cosponsored — FIND Act
Cosponsored — Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
What should US immigration policy be?
Clear record
Reduce legal immigration levels; strict border enforcement
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act and Secure America Act; cosponsored Birthright Citizenship Act, Immigration Parole Reform Act, and mandatory E-Verify.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Secure America Act
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025
Sponsored — RULES Act
Cosponsored — Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Clear record
Stronger sentencing, expanded law enforcement authority and funding
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
Voted yes on HALT Fentanyl Act; cosponsored Qualified Immunity Act, Protect and Serve Act, and Ending Cashless Bail in DC Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 2 votes · 9 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act
Cosponsored — Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Cosponsored — CLEAN DC Act
Cosponsored — Ending Cashless Bail in Our Nation’s Capital Act
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Clear record
Active leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Voted yes on FY2026 NDAA, no on Iran/Venezuela withdrawal resolutions; cosponsored China-policy, Panama Canal, and pro-Israel resolutions countering authoritarian powers.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 11 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted No · Jun 2026 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.
Cosponsored — A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the vital importance of the Panama Canal to the United States.
Cosponsored — RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Clear record
Strengthen election integrity through voter ID, citizenship verification, and signature checks
Cosponsored SAVE Act and SAVE America Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote in federal elections.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 1 vote · 6 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — A resolution amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets.
Cosponsored — SAVE Act
Cosponsored — SAVE America Act
Cosponsored — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Cosponsored — Halting Ownership and Non-Ethical Stock Transactions (HONEST) Act
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