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Lamar Alexander
Lamar Alexander Congressional Service
Lamar Alexander is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. Lamar served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
Lamar Alexander participated in over 146 voting sessions, sponsored over 438 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1759 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeLamar Alexander generally supports conservative economic policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, to encourage business growth and investment.
Agriculture
ConservativeHe has supported agricultural subsidies and policies that benefit farmers in Tennessee, favoring traditional approaches that support rural economies.
Immigration
ConservativeAlexander has supported measures for stronger border security and has opposed more liberal immigration reforms, favoring a more controlled immigration policy.
Education
He has advocated for local control over education and has been a strong supporter of charter schools and school choice, aligning with conservative educational reform.
Energy
ConservativeAlexander has promoted nuclear energy and supported an all-of-the-above energy approach, emphasizing energy independence and innovation.
Climate change
ConservativeWhile not denying climate change, Alexander has focused on market-based solutions and technological innovation rather than regulatory approaches.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported Republican-led healthcare reforms aimed at reducing federal involvement.
Housing
ConservativeAlexander has supported traditional Republican stances on housing, typically focusing on tax incentives and deregulation to encourage homeownership.
Transportation
CentristHe has supported infrastructure investments and enhancements, such as improving roads and public transport, and has backed public-private partnerships.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeAlexander has consistently supported measures to improve veterans' healthcare and benefits, advocating for efficient and accessible services.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe has generally supported measures requiring voter ID and has opposed expansive federal voting rights legislation, favoring state control.