What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
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Margaret Wood Hassan
U.S. Senator · NH
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Clear recordExpand benefits and broaden eligibility
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefitsVoted for and cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and cosponsored the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, expanding benefits and eligibility.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 20 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
- Voted No · 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
- Sponsored — Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
- Sponsored — Nutrition CARE Act of 2023
- Cosponsored — Clergy Act
- Cosponsored — SMART Prices Act
- Cosponsored — Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
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What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Clear recordSignificantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protectionsCosponsored the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and Paycheck Fairness Act, and voted to advance Paycheck Fairness, strengthening union and worker protections.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 41 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
- Voted No · 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
- Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
- Voted Yes · 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.
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Cosponsorships
- Sponsored — Gateway to Careers Act of 2026
- Sponsored — Gateway to Careers Act of 2023
- Sponsored — Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act of 2023
- Cosponsored — JOBS Act of 2023
- Cosponsored — Tax Fairness for Workers Act
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How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidenceKeep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insuranceCosponsored the Health Care Affordability Act and voted for the Lower Health Care Costs Act, making ACA premium tax credits permanent.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 54 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · 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 No · Dec 2025 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
- Voted Yes · 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 Yes · Oct 2025 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
- Sponsored — Medication Competition Act
- Sponsored — No Red Tape For Addiction Treatment Act
- Sponsored — Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025
- Sponsored — Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act
- Sponsored — Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Clear recordContinue current climate investments and emissions standards
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuelsVoted against opening ANWR and public lands to drilling; sponsored Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act and cosponsored Clean Energy for America Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · 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 Yes · 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 No · 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 Yes · 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 — Home Energy Savings Act
- Sponsored — Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — Clean Energy for America Act
- Cosponsored — PROTECT Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Clear recordFederal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion accessCosponsored and voted to advance the Women's Health Protection Act and Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, codifying federal abortion access protections.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 23 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · 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 No · Jan 2026 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
- Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
- Voted No · Jan 2025 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Voted Yes · Sep 2024 — Right to IVF Act
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Cosponsorships
- Sponsored — Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act
- Cosponsored — Access to Family Building Act
- 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 Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
- Cosponsored — Affordability is Access Act
- Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
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What should federal firearms policy be?
Clear recordRestrict semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines; broader background checks
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictionsCosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban and Background Check Expansion Act, and voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 7 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
- Voted No · 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 Yes · Jun 2022 — Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Cosponsorships
- Cosponsored — Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
- Cosponsored — Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
- Cosponsored — Background Check Expansion Act
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What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidencePair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policyVoted yes on Laken Riley Act and Border Act of 2024; cosponsored Bipartisan Border Solutions Act and Afghan Allies Protection Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 13 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Secure America Act
- Voted Yes · 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 No · 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 No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
- Voted No · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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Cosponsorships
- Sponsored — Cross Border Aerial Law Enforcement Operations Act
- Sponsored — Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
- Sponsored — Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
- Cosponsored — Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Clear recordIncrease law enforcement funding with targeted accountability reforms
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reformSponsored DETERRENCE Act sentencing enhancements and voted yes on HALT Fentanyl Act; cosponsored Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act and Invest to Protect Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 28 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted No · 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
- Sponsored — Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
- Sponsored — DETERRENCE Act
- Sponsored — Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2023
- Sponsored — Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022
- Cosponsored — Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Clear recordActive leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Cosponsored NATO support resolution, Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act, and Sanctioning Russia Act; voted for NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 57 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted Yes · 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 Yes · 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 Yes · 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 No · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
- Voted No · 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 — Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2025
- Sponsored — Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2025
- Sponsored — DETERRENCE Act
- Sponsored — Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2023
- Sponsored — Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Clear recordPass federal voting access protections and ban partisan gerrymandering
Voted for and cosponsored the Freedom to Vote Act and For the People Act, expanding voting access and banning partisan gerrymandering.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 14 cosponsorships
Votes
- Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
- Voted Yes · Sep 2022 — DISCLOSE Act of 2022
- Voted No · Jan 2022 — Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
- Voted Yes · Nov 2021 — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
- Voted Yes · Oct 2021 — Freedom to Vote Act
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Cosponsorships
- Cosponsored — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- Cosponsored — Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
- Cosponsored — Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- Cosponsored — DISCLOSE Act of 2021
- Cosponsored — DISCLOSE Act of 2026
- +9 more