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Mike Rogers' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (AL) - District 3

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  • "Today marks the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. As a Christian and father of three, I will always stand up for the rights of the unborn." (x.com)
  • "Leaking an unpublished opinion by the Supreme Court is a clear attempt by the left to subvert the process of our nation’s highest court. Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided. Standing up for the sanctity of human life and overturning Roe v. Wade is the right thing to do." (x.com)
  • "The left leaked an unpublished opinion by the Supreme Court in an attempt to subvert the court by attempting to intimidate Justices. While wrongly leaked, the draft opinion is a sound argument that supports the right to life and overturns the wrongly decided Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 83% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is already benefiting hardworking Americans!" (x.com)
  • "This month marks the two year anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which has truly delivered for America. It has helped put more money in your pocket and has helped create jobs!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 83% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "This month marks the two year anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which has truly delivered for America. It has helped put more money in your pocket and has helped create jobs!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • "#HR1 is a liberal wish list and massive government overreach forcing states into a one-size-fits all approach to administering elections." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Throughout my time in Congress, supporting law enforcement has been a top priority. This National Police Week, we honor the hard work of those in the line of duty and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities." (x.com)
  • "I was happy to sign Heritage Action’s Police Pledge committing to vote against any and all of the Democrats’ anti-law enforcement efforts to defund the police." (x.com)
  • "Police officers are always the first on the scene to help our communities in times of tragedy. During National Police Week we honor their sacrifices. I will always #BackTheBlue." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "You can tell a lot about someone's priorities by looking at their checkbook. I spoke w/ @hughhewitt about how President Biden has put our national security at risk by cutting defense spending. We are at a critical point in history. We cannot allow ourselves to fall behind China" (x.com)
  • "I am grateful for the work by my colleagues in the House and the Senate to craft a bipartisan and bicameral NDAA that bolsters our national security and supports our troops. This bill will prepare our military to face the ever-growing threat of China by banning them from our American supply chain and modernizing our weapon systems." (None)
  • "With threats to our national security on the rise, we have too few troops that can deploy, too many of our planes that cannot fly and too many ships that cannot sail. That's why I support a full year of funding for our Defense Dept." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Under President Biden, Americans’ lives have changed for the worst. Biden’s reckless spending & socialist policies have led to high inflation and high gas prices. It’s obvious that Biden’s policies are hurting American families." (x.com)
  • "President Biden has made America less safe, trashed our economy, and now he wants to take your hard-earned dollars to fund a socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "Under President Biden inflation has reached a 39 year high. Heading into Christmas, Americans are paying for just about everything. Make no mistake, President Biden has continued to exacerbate this crisis by pushing through his socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • Rated 84% by Americans for Prosperity (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5735: "THRIVE Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm pleased H.R. 1699 passed the House today with my support. This legislation will help keep quality manufactured housing affordable. Thanks to @repandybarr for leading this effort! #AL03" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 8294: "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related agencies Appropriations Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Under President Biden inflation has reached a 39 year high. Heading into Christmas, Americans are paying for just about everything. Make no mistake, President Biden has continued to exacerbate this crisis by pushing through his socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "Our nation is already struggling with record-high inflation and a recession. Biden’s student debt scheme will only force Americans, who have already paid off their debts or who did not take on student debt, to foot the bill for his socialism." (x.com)
  • "Inflation under Biden has reached another 40+ year high. So far we’ve heard a lot of blame from the Biden administration but have seen zero action to jumpstart the American economy and unleash American energy production." (x.com)
  • "As Americans struggle with record-high inflation Biden’s going to make matters worse by increasing taxes." (x.com)
  • "Our nation is already struggling with record-high inflation and a recession. Biden’s student debt scheme will only force Americans, who have already paid off their debts or who did not take on student debt, to foot the bill for his socialism." (x.com)
  • "Taxpayers who chose not to take on student debt shouldn’t have to pay for those who did." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • "The right to vote is a hard-won freedom that must be protected at all costs. The American people deserve to be confident in their election systems and assured that their votes count," Westerman said. "The VOTER ID Act ensures states run transparent, fair elections, abiding by all applicable state and federal election laws, and empowers residents of each state to hold their elected leaders accountable. Every American has a vested interest in election security, regardless of political affiliation. I am confident that increased election transparency will help heal today's partisan climate.I am proud to cosponsor this important bill." (None)
  • "Unfortunately, some states are utterly incompetent at running an election. Many Americans will view the 2020 election in doubt because of the operations of these states. And that will only undermine the integrity in our institutions going forward." (x.com)
  • "Under President Trump we had American energy independence. Biden destroyed that with his Green New Deal socialism." (x.com)
  • "As gas prices continue to rise, Joe Biden is starting to rival Jimmy Carter for the worst president ever. Folks in Alabama don’t need Joe Biden’s Green New Deal nonsense – what they need is to be able to fill up their tanks so they can get to work without paying an arm and leg." (x.com)
  • "Gas prices have hit record highs under President Biden and now he wants to drive prices even higher by prioritizing the Green New Deal over American energy independence." (x.com)
  • "Biden’s "infrastructure" bill is nothing more than a massive tax hike in disguise. Our nation’s infrastructure is crumbling, but all Joe Biden is focused on is green new deal and liberal, environmentalist job killing." (x.com)
  • "While President Biden continues to restrict American energy production – folks in Alabama are being hit with record high gas prices. We have the ability to produce oil and gas here in the USA – President Biden just needs to lift his socialist restrictions" (x.com)
  • "If President Biden hadn’t canceled the Keystone XL pipeline we would have had another avenue to get oil here in the United States. Instead, Biden canceled it and now his administration claims it wouldn’t have made difference. That’s a lie.#BidensBaghdadBob" (x.com)
  • "Proud to see Alabama join this lawsuit against the Biden Administration. This is why I’m a proud cosponsor of H.R.684, which would reauthorize the Keystone XL Pipeline. When faced with good-paying jobs or catering to radical environmentalists, President Biden made his decision." (x.com)
  • "Yep. We have oil and natural gas here in the U.S. When will President Biden unleash the American production of energy?" (x.com)
  • "My colleagues and I expressed our concern that the Biden administration is leveraging its power in a way to establish a federal gun registry. As a stronger supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I will fight against this unconstitutional proposal." (x.com)
  • "Democrats want to strip Americans of their Second Amendment right. I will always vote to protect your Constitutional right to bear arms." (x.com)
  • "I’m thrilled that SCOTUS upheld our second amendment rights in their ruling today. The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • "Let me be clear, the Biden admin has 0 authority to make health care decisions for private citizens. This unprecedented mandate will have serious & adverse effects on our economy & the lives of hard-working Americans. This is an unprecedented display of socialist gov't overreach" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1628: "American Health Care Act of 2017" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against H.R. 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We don’t need 87,000 IRS agents. We need 87,000 more border agents." (x.com)
  • "Border security is national security. That’s why the FY23 NDAA provides support for securing our southern border." (x.com)
  • "Border security is national security." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Since Biden took office, over 1.6 million illegal immigrants have been apprehended at our southern border. The crisis continues to spin out of control. 17,126 illegal immigrants were released into the U.S. by Border Patrol just in this past month. Where is President Biden?" (x.com)
  • "I applaud President Trump and Attorney General Sessions' decision today to end the DACA program. Despite former President Obama's reliance on executive orders to create unconstitutional immigrant amnesty programs, it is the Congress' constitutional duty to write laws. Before considering any immigration reform, Congress should first pass legislation to fund the Border Wall. Only after securing the border, can Congress in good faith address immigration reform." (votesmart.org)
  • "Lifting Title 42 as record numbers of illegal migrants flood our borders is like walking outside in a Hurricane. It’s dumb." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1698 "Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden has continually failed to stand-up to Putin and now it seems his administration is doing Putin's bidding by pushing against Nord Stream 2 sanctions. Meanwhile, in the US, Biden killed thousands of jobs just to prevent the Keystone XL pipeline from being built." (x.com)
  • "We must do all we can to punish Putin for his vile acts in Ukraine. Today, I was proud to vote in favor of legislation that bans the importation of all Russian mineral fuels & products to the U.S. and suspends 'Permanent Normal Trade Relations' for Russia." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Big tech should not be allowed to silence and censor conservatives. That should not be a controversial opinion." (x.com)
  • "TikTok is a danger to our children’s safety, mental health and our country’s national security. It’s a dangerous app, and we should not act like it isn’t." (x.com)

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