James C. Justice

U.S. Senator · WV

Republican

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Clear record
Lower taxes modestly and trim some federal programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Sponsored No Tax on Overtime Act, cosponsored Main Street Tax Certainty and Death Tax Repeal Acts, and voted for the FY2026 budget reconciliation resolution.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 12 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".
Did not vote · 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 — No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Cosponsored — Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
Cosponsored — Charitable Act
Cosponsored — Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
+7 more
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
Sponsored the SAFE Act adding Medicare falls prevention and cosponsored Medicare multi-cancer screening coverage, supporting benefit additions rather than restructuring.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 2 votes · 3 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.
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — SAFE Act
Cosponsored — Alternatives to PAIN Act
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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
Reform the ACA to lower costs and reduce regulation; preserve private insurance
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Voted for the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act expanding HSAs and against extending ACA premium tax credits in the Lower Health Care Costs Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 12 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 — SAFE Act
Cosponsored — Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Cosponsored — INSULIN Act of 2026
Cosponsored — Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
+7 more
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 Energy Choice Act and refined-coal credit, voted to reopen ANWR and federal coal leasing; coal and oil donor base.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 14 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 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
Sponsored — Energy Choice Act
Cosponsored — Methane Reduction and Economic Growth 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".
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidence
Federal restrictions on abortion early in pregnancy
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Cosponsored No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Dignity for Aborted Children Acts and voted to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 4 votes · 3 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".
Did not vote · 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 — No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Dignity for Aborted Children Act
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, Hearing Protection Act, and Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, all expanding firearm rights.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 1 vote · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Cosponsored — RIFLE Act
Cosponsored — Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Cosponsored — SHORT Act
Cosponsored — Hearing Protection Act
+9 more
What should US immigration policy be?
Clear record
Increase enforcement and tighten asylum standards; maintain current legal levels
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act and Secure America Act; cosponsored Stop Illegal Reentry Act and Kate's Law, emphasizing enforcement.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 7 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
Cosponsored — Stop Illegal Reentry Act
Cosponsored — Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Cosponsored — Kate's Law
Cosponsored — 287(g) Program Protection Act
Cosponsored — Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders 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
Voted for HALT Fentanyl Act; cosponsored Back the Blue Act, Thin Blue Line Act, and Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 2 votes · 16 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — HALT Fentanyl Act
Cosponsored — Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Cosponsored — STOP CSAM Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Back the Blue Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Thin Blue Line Act
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Clear record
Active leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Cosponsored Sanctioning Russia Act, US-Israel Defense Partnership Act, and NATO 2% defense resolution; voted for NDAA FY2026 and against Iran/Venezuela withdrawals.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 20 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 — A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
Cosponsored — Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Cosponsored — No AliPay Act of 2025
Cosponsored — A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
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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 Equal Representation Act and voted to advance the SAVE America Act requiring citizenship documentation to register.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 1 vote · 3 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — SAVE Act
Cosponsored — Equal Representation Act
Cosponsored — SAVE America Act

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