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James A. McClure
James A. McClure Congressional Service
James A. McClure is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Idaho. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of Idaho and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
James A. McClure participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 713 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1802 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJames McClure was known for advocating fiscal conservatism, favoring reduced government spending and tax cuts to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeMcClure supported policies that favored deregulation and subsidies for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness.
Immigration
ConservativeJames McClure was generally in favor of strict immigration controls and favored legislation that focused on securing borders and enforcing existing immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeMcClure advocated for local control of schools and was typically in favor of reducing federal involvement in education policy.
Energy
ConservativeHe supported increasing domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, to reduce foreign energy dependence.
Climate change
ConservativeJames McClure was skeptical of extensive government intervention in addressing climate change, often prioritizing economic considerations over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeMcClure preferred a market-based approach to healthcare, resisting significant government involvement in the healthcare system.
Housing
ConservativeHe focused on minimizing government regulation in the housing market, favoring policies that encouraged private sector development.
Transportation
ConservativeMcClure supported investments in infrastructure with a preference for maintaining and improving existing systems over new expansive projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe was committed to enhancing benefits and services for veterans, emphasizing efficient administration within the Veterans Administration.
Voting rights
ConservativeJames McClure generally supported maintaining state control over voting regulations and was cautious about expanding federal oversight of elections.