Taxation involves the government's collection of money from individuals and businesses. Forms of taxation include income, corporate, and sales taxes. The political debate about taxes often centers on how much taxes should be, with some arguing for higher taxes to fund public services like healthcare and education, and others advocating for lower taxes to give people more financial freedom and boost economic growth.
On taxation, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Higher Taxes (Supports increased tax rates to fund expanded government services) to Lower Taxes (Supports tax cuts to increase financial freedom), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Taxation
Democrats score 64/100 on average (256 members scored).
Independents score 61/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 42/100 on average (269 members scored).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements with respect to the treatment of whistleblowers, and for other purposes. (April 27, 2026)
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. (April 16, 2026)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities". (March 25, 2026)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships". (February 10, 2026)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit. (December 11, 2025)