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Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

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House · AR · Since 2015
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Economy & Jobs
ForMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Critical of healthcare expansion proposals, citing concerns about cost, quality, and government overreach.

Critical of one-size-fits-all education policies and supports alternatives to traditional public schooling.

Climate & Environment
Est.Strongly Against

Skeptical of government-mandated emissions standards and opposes policies that could raise energy prices.

Advocates for protecting American interests abroad, strong diplomacy backed by military readiness.

Supports protecting current benefits while open to bipartisan reforms for long-term program stability.

Advocates for streamlining permitting processes and using public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Strongly For

Supports American energy independence through expanded oil, gas, and nuclear energy production.

Economy & Jobs
Est.Mixed Views

Has a pragmatic stance on economic issues, crossing party lines on some fiscal matters.

Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Est.Strongly Against

Strongly opposes restrictions on firearm ownership, viewing them as violations of constitutional rights.

Criminal Justice Reform
Est.Leans Against

Critical of policies perceived as being soft on crime or reducing penalties for offenders.

Critical of government overreach in technology regulation.

Supports strong border security measures, increased enforcement, and merit-based immigration policies.

Housing & Affordability
Est.Strongly Against

Opposes federal housing mandates, preferring local control over zoning and housing policy.

Supports a strong military, increased defense spending, and maintaining American military superiority.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

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Votes vs. Stances

57%
Some contradictions
8 of 14 votes match stated positions

Notable Contradictions

End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R.9106)Voted yea
Stance on Education & Student Debt:Against
Taiwan Security Act of 2024 (H.R.7520)Voted nay
Stance on Foreign Policy & Diplomacy:Strongly For
Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763)Voted yea
Stance on Technology & AI Regulation:Against
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act (H.R.6126)Voted yea
Stance on Climate & Environment:Strongly Against
Think Differently Database Act (H.R.1425)Voted yea
Stance on Housing & Affordability:Strongly Against