Immigration policy determines how people from other countries can enter and live in a country. The political debate about immigration often includes issues like border security, the treatment of undocumented immigrants, and how many immigrants should be allowed into a country. Some support more open policies to welcome immigrants, while others prefer stricter controls to protect jobs and security.
On immigration, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Expanded Immigration Pathways (Supports removing or easing restrictions on immigration) to Strict Immigration Controls (Supports reducing the overall number of immigrants allowed into the country), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Immigration
Democrats score 76/100 on average (256 members scored).
Independents score 59/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 39/100 on average (270 members scored).
Strongest Voices for Expanded Immigration Pathways
An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. (June 6, 2026)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents". (April 29, 2026)
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. (March 26, 2026)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes. (March 19, 2026)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable. (March 18, 2026)