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John Ashcroft
John Ashcroft Congressional Service
John Ashcroft is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Missouri. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of Missouri and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
John Ashcroft participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 201 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 593 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJohn Ashcroft generally supported reducing taxes and deregulating businesses to stimulate the economy. He advocated for policies that favored free-market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeAshcroft often backed policies that supported farmers, including subsidies and credits, particularly focusing on Missouri’s agricultural sector.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeAshcroft favored stricter immigration controls and supported measures to enhance border security during his tenure.
Education
ConservativeHe supported educational reform emphasizing parental choice and school accountability, including support for charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeAshcroft generally promoted increased domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, to reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Climate change
ConservativeJohn Ashcroft was generally skeptical of regulatory approaches to address climate change, emphasizing economic impacts over environmental concerns.
Healthcare
ConservativeAshcroft often opposed expansive government involvement in healthcare and was critical of government-run healthcare systems.
Housing
ConservativeHe supported policies that encouraged homeownership through tax incentives but was generally cautious about federal intervention in the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeAshcroft favored infrastructure improvements but prioritized controlling federal spending and increasing efficiency in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe advocated for supporting veterans, emphasizing benefits and healthcare services for military personnel and their families.
Voting rights
ConservativeJohn Ashcroft supported measures to prevent voter fraud, advocating for strict voter ID laws during his public service.