Ben Cline — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Representative for VA's 6th Congressional District · Republican

Ben Cline is a Republican U.S. Representative for VA's 6th Congressional District. This page tracks Ben Cline's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 2019.

Ben Cline's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 98.83% — cast 509 of 515 roll-call votes (missed 6).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 88.56% of the time (11.44% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 1113 bills, 44 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Ben Cline Votes On

• Immigration
• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Renewable Energy
• Health Insurance

How Ben Cline Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ukraine Support Act” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Yea on “Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027” (2026-06-04) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.” (2026-06-04) — Failed
• Nay on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Nay on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026” (2026-06-03) — Passed
• Yea on “Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” (2026-06-03) — Passed

When Ben Cline Broke With the Republican Party

Ben Cline has voted against the Republican majority on about 11.4% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025” (2026-06-03) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Aye on “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.” (2026-05-15) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted Nay on “Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025” (2026-05-13) while most Republicans voted Yea — Passed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Failed.
• Voted Aye on “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” (2026-04-30) while most Republicans voted No — Agreed to.

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