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Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning Congressional Service
Jim Bunning is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Kentucky. JIM served as a Senator for the state of Kentucky and served a total of 12 terms in congress.
Jim Bunning participated in over 50 voting sessions, sponsored over 323 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2471 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJim Bunning supported tax cuts and was a proponent of reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth. He often advocated for limited government intervention in the market.
Agriculture
ConservativeJim Bunning backed policies that supported the agricultural sector, including measures that favored farm subsidies and rural development programs.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeJim Bunning took a tough stance on immigration, supporting stricter border controls and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeJim Bunning advocated for local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools.
Energy
ConservativeBunning favored increasing domestic energy production, supporting coal and fossil fuel industries while opposing restrictive environmental regulations.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeJim Bunning was skeptical of human-driven climate change and opposed legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, citing economic concerns.
Healthcare
ConservativeBunning opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based healthcare solutions, advocating for competition to drive down costs.
Housing
ConservativeBunning focused on reducing government involvement in the housing market and was critical of federal housing programs that he viewed as excessive.
Transportation
ConservativeJim Bunning supported infrastructure development but often voted against large-scale federal spending bills, advocating for prioritization and efficient use of funds.
Veterans affairs
CentristBunning was committed to improving services for veterans, focusing on healthcare access and support programs for returning service members.
Voting rights
ConservativeBunning often supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, including ID requirements, while opposing federal oversight policies he viewed as overreaching.