Tina Smith

U.S. Senator · MN

Democrat

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidence
Raise taxes on corporations and high earners to fund major new programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Cosponsored Billionaires Income Tax Act and Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, raising taxes on corporations and high earners to fund expanded programs.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 36 cosponsorships
Votes
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 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
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 No · 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.
Did not vote · 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 — Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
Sponsored — Tax Relief for Coerced Debt Act of 2024
Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Cosponsored — Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Cosponsored — Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Clear record
Expand benefits and broaden eligibility
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
Cosponsored Social Security Expansion Act and Medicare for All Act; voted yes on the Social Security Fairness Act to broaden benefits.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 27 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · 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
Cosponsored — Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
Cosponsored — SMART Prices Act
Cosponsored — Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Cosponsored — Choose Medicare Act
Cosponsored — Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
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What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Some evidence
Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
Cosponsored Raise the Wage Act and the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, raising the minimum wage and strengthening union organizing.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 5 votes · 49 cosponsorships
Votes
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.
Voted Yes · Jun 2021 — Paycheck Fairness Act
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Sponsored — Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025
Sponsored — Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Sponsored — Childcare Supply Improvement Act of 2024
Sponsored — Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2024
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How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Establish a public option available to all, alongside private insurance
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Cosponsored Choose Medicare Act, Medicare-X Choice Act, and State Public Option Act, establishing a public option alongside private insurance.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 48 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 No · 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 — Data to Save Moms Act
Sponsored — PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Sponsored — Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
Sponsored — Medicaid Bump Act
Sponsored — Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Clear record
Continue current climate investments and emissions standards
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Cosponsored Clean Energy for America Act and Agriculture Resilience Act; voted to keep EPA emissions rules and BLM land protections (Boundary Waters, ANWR).
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 60 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 — Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026
Sponsored — American Energy Efficiency Act of 2024
Sponsored — REAP Modernization Act of 2023
Sponsored — Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021
Sponsored — Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Tax Credit Amendments Act of 2021
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Clear record
Federal protection for abortion access throughout pregnancy
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Sponsored Stop Comstock Act; voted yes and cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act prohibiting governmental restrictions on abortion access.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 46 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 — Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
Sponsored — Stop Comstock Act
Sponsored — Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Act of 2023
Sponsored — Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Act
Cosponsored — Access to Family Building Act
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What should federal firearms policy be?
Clear record
Restrict semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines; broader background checks
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban and Background Check Expansion Act; voted yes on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 27 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 — Keep Americans Safe Act
Cosponsored — Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
Cosponsored — Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021
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What should US immigration policy be?
Clear record
Expand legal immigration; humane asylum and refugee policies
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Cosponsored U.S. Citizenship Act and GRACE Act; voted no on Laken Riley Act and Secure America Act enforcement bills.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 21 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 — HELP Separated Children Act
Cosponsored — GRACE Act
Cosponsored — U.S. Citizenship Act
Cosponsored — Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Some evidence
End mandatory minimums, set federal policing standards, decriminalize drugs
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
Cosponsored George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, EQUAL Act, Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, and Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 30 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 No · 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 — Supporting Innovation in Public Safety Act
Sponsored — Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
Cosponsored — ERRPA
Cosponsored — End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021
Cosponsored — Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Some evidence
Cooperative internationalism through institutions; minimize military action
Voted yes on multiple Iran and Venezuela war-powers resolutions; cosponsored Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act and Iraq AUMF repeal.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 12 votes · 45 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
Cosponsored — Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022
Cosponsored — UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Cosponsored — A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Cosponsored — A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Some evidence
Pass 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 — 8 votes · 37 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
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
Voted Yes · Aug 2021 — For the People Act of 2021
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Duty To Report Act
Cosponsored — Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Cosponsored — John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Expanding the VOTE Act
Cosponsored — PROVE Act
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