Abortion is the medical procedure to end a pregnancy. The political debate about abortion often concerns whether and when it should be allowed, with some supporting a woman’s right to choose and access safe, legal abortions, and others wanting to restrict or ban the procedure altogether due to moral and ethical concerns.
On abortion, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Abortion Rights (Supports safe, legal and accessible abortions) to Abortion Restrictions (Opposes any and all abortions), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Abortion
Democrats score 78/100 on average (234 members scored).
Independents score 65/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 36/100 on average (254 members scored).
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". (March 25, 2026)
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. (February 3, 2026)
A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes. (January 27, 2026)
To require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes. (January 22, 2026)
A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes. (December 11, 2025)