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Steve Daines
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Steve Daines

Steve Daines

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Senate · MT · 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

Climate & Environment
Strongly AgainstUndecided
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed
Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Housing & Affordability
Leans AgainstUndecided

Issues & Stances

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

Strongly supports Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun control measures.

Supports strong national defense and Montana's Malmstrom AFB, home to ICBM forces.

Supports Montana's outdoor recreation economy and public lands access while opposing federal climate mandates.

Supports law enforcement and tough-on-crime policies.

Supports strong military posture and confronting China; has focused on trade issues affecting Montana agriculture.

Signed Montana's TikTok ban as governor supporter; supports limited tech regulation focused on China threats.

Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare while exploring reforms.

Supports infrastructure investment for Montana's rural roads, bridges, and broadband.

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-business policies; helped pass the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Opposes ACA mandates and government-run healthcare; supports market-based solutions.

Supports strict border security, border wall construction, and immigration enforcement.

Opposes student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and local control of education.

Supports reducing regulations to address Montana's growing housing costs.

Supports Montana's coal, oil, and gas industries and opposes regulations limiting energy production.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

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Labor & Unions
Est.Against

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
2 of 2 votes match stated positions

Election History

2020MT Senate
Won
55%570,000 votes
vs.Steve Bullock(D)45%