Foreign aid is assistance given by one country to another in the form of money, resources, or support. The political debate about foreign aid often involves whether to increase or decrease aid, balancing the desire to help other countries with the need to address domestic issues. Some believe in providing more aid for global stability and humanitarian reasons, while others think resources should be focused at home.
On foreign aid, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Increased Foreign Aid (Supports increased foreign aid) to Reduced Foreign Aid (Supports reducing or eliminating foreign aid), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Foreign Aid
Democrats score 62/100 on average (244 members scored).
Independents score 61/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 47/100 on average (271 members scored).
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes. (September 16, 2026)
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (September 1, 2026)
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (July 22, 2026)
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. (July 15, 2026)
To authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes. (June 5, 2026)