Cindy Hyde-Smith

U.S. Senator · MS

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 a balanced-budget constitutional amendment and Death Tax Repeal; cosponsored Main Street Tax Certainty Act; voted yes on the 2025 reconciliation tax cuts.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 26 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, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
Sponsored — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Cosponsored — Providing for Life Act of 2023
Cosponsored — American Infrastructure Bonds Act of 2025
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Some evidence
Keep current benefits and address shortfalls through modest adjustments
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
Voted yes on the Social Security Fairness Act (2024); cosponsored Medicare coverage expansions including the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and multi-cancer detection screening.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 7 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Dec 2024 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Alternatives to PAIN Act
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Cosponsored — Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Clear record
Reduce federal labor regulation; let states and markets set wages and conditions
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
Cosponsored the National Right-to-Work Act and Employee Rights Act; voted yes nullifying the NLRB joint-employer rule; voted no on the Paycheck Fairness Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 5 votes · 15 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Apr 2024 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Voted Yes · Jul 2023 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Did not vote · Dec 2022 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
Did not vote · Dec 2022 — To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
Voted No · Jun 2021 — Paycheck Fairness Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — JOBS Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Union Members Right to Know Act
Cosponsored — Providing for Life Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021
Cosponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".
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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
Cosponsored Association Health Plans Act and RIP MSP Act; voted for Health Care Freedom for Patients Act expanding HSAs and consumer choice.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 58 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
Sponsored — Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act
Sponsored — Rural Health Sustainability Act of 2025
Sponsored — Rural Health Sustainability Act
Sponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond".
Cosponsored — INSULIN Act of 2026
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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
Sponsored Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act, cosponsored Offshore Energy Security Act and Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; voted to reopen ANWR leasing.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 49 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 — Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act
Cosponsored — SMART Energy Act
Cosponsored — Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
Cosponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Cosponsored — Natural Gas Tax Repeal 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
Sponsored SAVE Moms and Babies Act and Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act; voted against Women's Health Protection Act and Right to IVF Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 52 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
Voted No · Sep 2024 — Right to IVF Act
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025
Sponsored — A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.
Sponsored — Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2024
Sponsored — Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024
Sponsored — Pregnancy Center Support Act of 2024
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What should federal firearms policy be?
Clear record
Expand firearm rights nationally (concealed carry reciprocity, reduced federal restrictions)
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
Sponsored Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, cosponsored Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act; voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 32 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Jun 2023 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Voted No · Jun 2022 — Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Cosponsored — Lawful Purpose and Historical Firearms Act
Cosponsored — No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
Cosponsored — SAME Act
Cosponsored — Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
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What should US immigration policy be?
Clear record
Reduce legal immigration levels; strict border enforcement
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Voted for Laken Riley Act and Secure America Act; cosponsored Mandatory E-Verify Act, End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, and WALL Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 42 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 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
Cosponsored — Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025
Cosponsored — PRINTS Act
Cosponsored — Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act
Cosponsored — Asylum Accountability Act
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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
Cosponsored Back the Blue Act and Qualified Immunity Act; voted for HALT Fentanyl Act and to nullify DC's Revised Criminal Code Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 42 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2024 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Voted Yes · May 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Voted Yes · Mar 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Back the Blue Act of 2021
Cosponsored — Back the Blue Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023
Cosponsored — ECCHO Act
Cosponsored — Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Some evidence
Active leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Cosponsored Sanctioning Russia Act, NYET Act for Ukraine, Taiwan Partnership Act, and numerous Israel-support and anti-China/Iran sanctions resolutions.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 56 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
Cosponsored — Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act
Cosponsored — Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
Cosponsored — Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
Cosponsored — UNRWA Accountability and Transparency 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 the SAVE Act and Citizen Ballot Protection Act requiring citizenship proof; voted against the Freedom to Vote and John R. Lewis Acts.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 9 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Jan 2022 — Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Voted No · Nov 2021 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Voted No · Oct 2021 — Freedom to Vote Act
Voted No · Aug 2021 — For the People Act of 2021
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — SAVE Act
Cosponsored — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Cosponsored — Democracy Dies in Darkness Act
Cosponsored — A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Cosponsored — SAVE America Act
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