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 (258 members scored).
Independents score 60/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 35/100 on average (267 members scored).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. (November 9, 2026)
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)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses and to provide for increased taxpayer relief with respect to theft losses involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. (September 16, 2026)
To allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes. (April 27, 2026)
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)