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Madison Cawthorn's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "I am pro-life. Each of us have an inalienable, God given right to life. The first responsibility of the government is to protect its citizens, including those who are pre-born." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "HR 1. Federalizes the Left’s successful coup of our election system. This act is not "For the People" it’s "For the Powerful"" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, I voted for an NDAA that has NO red flag laws, NO draft our daughters language, NO dishonorable discharges over vaccine mandates, and NO funding for purging patriots in the military. Promises made, promises kept. I will never back down from defending your gun rights." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "I did not vote for red flag laws. I voted to send the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate so they can strip out radical red flag language, "draft our daughters" language, etc." (twitter.com)
  • "NC-11 is on board with ACTUAL infrastructure. That includes rural broadband, funding for the wall, bridges, and roads; not this leftist nonsense passed in the Senate." (twitter.com)
  • "Tapping into the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and work ethic of people in Western North Carolina through rural broadband will benefit not just NC-11 but our state and nation. This is true for rural areas across our country. America's greatest resource is its people. The ROBUST Act will help ensure we're being good stewards of that resource and leaving no one behind." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Critical race theory is un-American and should not be anywhere near our children's classrooms" (twitter.com)
  • "Our tax dollars should NOT be used to fund state-sanctioned racism. Make no mistake – that is EXACTLY what Critical Race Theory is." (twitter.com)
  • "Democrats' radical tax proposals would destroy our energy sector. The people of NC-11 want affordable energy and energy independence. I will fight like hell to keep it that way." (twitter.com)
  • ""I used my speech at the Republican National Convention to encourage conservatives to define what we support and win the argument in areas like the environment. That's precisely what I intend to do as a member of the HEAT team. Smart energy policy is good for the economy and our environment. I can't wait to deliver that message to a new audience and new generation," Cawthorn said. "Too many younger Americans have been misled by the Green New Deal, which is a socialist manifesto more than a climate proposal," Cawthorn continued. "The GND's reckless energy policies would punish American workers while allowing China to pollute at will. The Biden administration and congressional Democrats like to talk about environmental justice but there is nothing just about increasing energy prices for low-income American families while rewarding a communist regime that puts its critics in concentration camps."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As an owner of several firearms, I support our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA). (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "We must never give up what our forefathers died to create. The second amendment protects every other right we have." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I’m proud to introduce the Donument Act, which places America’s border security first and dedicates the border wall as a NATIONAL MONUMENT!" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by NumbersUSA. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Illegal Immigrants are being flown to, and relocated across, our once secure nation with no regard for our nation's laws or families safety. I'm deeply troubled by the reports regarding the crisis at our southern border and the dangerous and unlawful immigration policies of the Biden Administration. Under President Trump, we saw a secure border. Under President Biden, we see no border at all. I refuse to watch illegal aliens be unlawfully flown and relocated to our beautiful states on the taxpayer's dollar. This is why I introduced the No-Fly for Illegals Act." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by NumbersUSA. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "At today's RSC press conference, I joined @mikepompeo and my colleagues to unveil the Maximum Pressure Act. This critical legislation would place #MaxPressure on Iran by preventing the Biden Admin from re-entry into the Iran Deal and imposes the toughest sanctions yet." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden is not missing a second to undermine the leverage and strength we had built under Trump. Buckle up! BREAKING NEWS: US and Iran agree to begin negotiations to restore the nuclear deal in Vienna next week" (twitter.com)
  • "I will always unequivocally stand with Israel. Biden's lack of support for our strongest ally in the Middle East is unacceptable. Our adversaries are testing Biden— and his weak leadership is sending a dangerous message." (twitter.com)
  • "The Biden Admin’s attack on Syria is a prime example of reckless military decisions. We have to END wars, not ignite them. We should be crafting peace agreements, not predator strikes and bringing our troops HOME!" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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