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Tom Kean, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (NJ) - District 7

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "#OTD in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Congress has a duty to protect Social Security and I am committed to keeping that promise." (x.com)
  • "This Congress has a duty to protect Social Security for retirees, seniors, and those in need of today and tomorrow. I am proud to co-lead the Resolution to clearly reaffirm that House Republicans are committed to keeping that promise." (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "The Biden Administration’s tax-and-spend policies are failing New Jersey families." (x.com)
  • "The average New Jersey household needs to spend $1,055 more per month to maintain the same standard living from 2021. More taxes and wasteful government spending does not work for New Jerseyans." (x.com)
  • "The Biden Administration’s tax-and-spend policies are failing New Jersey families." (x.com)
  • "The average New Jersey household needs to spend $1,055 more per month to maintain the same standard living from 2021. More taxes and wasteful government spending does not work for New Jerseyans." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (None)
  • "I will always support the men and women in blue who keep our communities safe." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Biden Administration’s tax-and-spend policies are failing New Jersey families." (x.com)
  • "The average New Jersey household needs to spend $1,055 more per month to maintain the same standard living from 2021. More taxes and wasteful government spending does not work for New Jerseyans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811: "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811: "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21: "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 67% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • Rated 67% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 2465: "Prohibits 3D Printed Firearms" (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The ongoing influx of unvetted illegal migrants being bused in New Providence, Fanwood, and now Westfield is deeply troubling. Massive busloads of unvetted illegal migrants creates a serious concern to our community's security and resources. Governor Murphy needs to take swift action and deploy necessary security resources to monitor and address this crisis. Our priority must be the safety and well-being of our constituents, and I urge the Governor to step up and uphold the rule of law. This is yet another repercussion of President Biden's failure to secure our nation's borders." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "The ongoing influx of unvetted illegal migrants being bused in New Providence, Fanwood, and now Westfield is deeply troubling. Massive busloads of unvetted illegal migrants creates a serious concern to our community's security and resources. Governor Murphy needs to take swift action and deploy necessary security resources to monitor and address this crisis. Our priority must be the safety and well-being of our constituents, and I urge the Governor to step up and uphold the rule of law. This is yet another repercussion of President Biden's failure to secure our nation's borders." (x.com)
  • "There has been a historic volume of illegal border crossings in recent months and this is likely to worsen as Title 42 expires this evening. Today, the House will consider the strongest border security legislation in history." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I met with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv today to express the United States’ firm support for Ukraine. Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression has inspired nations around the world. Ukrainians have proven their unbreakable spirit and fierce perseverance in defense of freedom." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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