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Russell Vought
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Russell Vought

Russell Vought

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Appointed Official— This position is not elected. Russell Vought was appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Presidential · VA · Since 2025
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

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Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForUndecided
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed

Issues & Stances

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

Housing & Affordability
Est.Leans Against

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

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

Champions strict border security including physical barriers, increased border patrol, and visa enforcement.

Supports policies to strengthen American manufacturing, reduce trade deficits, and promote energy independence.

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

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

Climate & Environment
Est.Leans Against

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

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

Advocates for peace through strength, military modernization, and support for defense industry jobs.

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

Takes a balanced approach to technology policy, weighing privacy concerns against economic growth.

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

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Wants the government to spend big on fixing roads, bridges, and internet.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Strongly For

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Wants to switch to solar and wind. Wants to use less oil and gas.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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