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Matt Cartwright
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Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

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House · PA · Since 2013
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

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

Immigration & Border Security
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Issues & Stances

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

Healthcare & Medicare
Est.Strongly For

Advocates for universal healthcare access, Medicare expansion, and reducing out-of-pocket costs for families.

Critical of immigration policies that separate families or limit legal immigration pathways.

Advocates for supporting military families, veterans services, and modernizing defense capabilities.

Criminal Justice Reform
Est.Strongly For

Advocates for ending mass incarceration, investing in community-based alternatives, and addressing racial disparities.

Advocates for digital privacy protections, antitrust enforcement against tech monopolies, and net neutrality.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Leans Against

Critical of continued investment in oil and gas infrastructure given climate concerns.

Supports progressive economic policies including worker protections, fair wages, and public investment in infrastructure.

Education & Student Debt
Est.Strongly For

Champions education funding, student loan reform, and programs to close the achievement gap.

Climate & Environment
Est.Strongly For

Champions environmental protections, clean water standards, and investment in green infrastructure.

Advocates for diplomacy-first approaches, human rights promotion, and strengthening NATO partnerships.

Advocates for protecting Social Security from cuts, expanding Medicare coverage, and lowering the eligibility age.

Advocates for gun violence prevention through background checks, red flag laws, and safe storage requirements.

Advocates for modernizing transportation systems, expanding high-speed rail, and investing in green infrastructure.

Housing & Affordability
Est.Strongly For

Advocates for expanding housing assistance, combating homelessness, and addressing the housing affordability crisis.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Voting Record

How this official voted on recent legislation

1 yea0 nay1 votes