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 66/100 on average (258 members scored).
Independents score 54/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 34/100 on average (270 members scored).
Strongest Voices for Expanded Immigration Pathways
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)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (September 15, 2026)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (September 1, 2026)
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (September 1, 2026)
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification. (August 8, 2026)