Ted Budd

Ted Budd

3/28/2025, 12:42 PM

Ted Budd Congressional Service

Ted Budd is a United States Congressman for the state of North Carolina. Ted currently serves as a Senator for the state of North Carolina and has served a total of 4 terms in congress.Ted Budd has participated in over 1080 voting sessions, sponsored over 208 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1710 individual bills.

Contact Ted Budd

Phone Number
(202) 224-3154
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Zip Code
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Ted Budd supports policies aimed at reducing taxes and regulations to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for free market principles and is opposed to what he sees as unnecessary government intervention in the economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Budd supports agricultural policies that favor deregulation and reduced taxes for farmers. He emphasizes the importance of free trade and removing barriers to benefit American farmers.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Ted Budd supports strict immigration policies, including securing the border and enforcing existing immigration laws. He opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Budd advocates for school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs. He supports reducing federal involvement in education to allow more state and local control.

Energy

Conservative
Ted Budd supports expanding domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal. He opposes heavy regulation on the fossil fuel industry.

Climate change

Conservative
Budd is skeptical of large-scale government mandates to address climate change. He favors market-based solutions over regulatory approaches.

Healthcare

Conservative
He opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports efforts to repeal and replace it with a system that focuses on market-driven solutions and reducing federal oversight in healthcare.

Housing

Conservative
Ted Budd supports reducing government regulations to make housing more affordable. He believes in fostering a market-driven approach to housing development.

Transportation

Conservative
Budd advocates for infrastructure improvement focusing on private investment rather than increasing federal spending. He supports policies that encourage innovation in transportation.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Ted Budd supports increasing efficiency and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs. He advocates for options that allow veterans more access to private healthcare providers.

Voting rights

Conservative
He supports measures to ensure election integrity, such as voter ID laws. Budd has expressed concerns about federal overreach in state-managed election processes.
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Ted Budd Latest Financials

Ted Budd 2020 Campaign Financials

During the 2020 election cycle, Ted Budd's raised over $2,187,260.29 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $1,324,658.73 during the 2020 election. Ted's campaign spent $1,075,805.65 in operating expenses. Ted Budd reported $1,070,998.66 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$2,187,260.29
Contributions by Individuals$1,373,534.85
Contributions by Political Parties$813,725.44
Disbursements$1,324,658.73
Refunded Contributions$23,102.56
Remaining Cash on Hand$1,070,998.66

Super PAC Contributions to Ted Budd's 2020 Election

$87,850.00
The (Super PAC) spent $87,850.00, reported as PRINT CAMPAIGN YARD SIGNS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to RELYUS in support of Ted Budd's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$95,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $95,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLEXPOINT MEDIA INC in support of Ted Budd's election run.
$87,850.00
The (Super PAC) spent $87,850.00, reported as PRINT CAMPAIGN YARD SIGNS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to RELYUS in support of Ted Budd's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$95,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $95,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLEXPOINT MEDIA INC in support of Ted Budd's election run.
$87,850.00
The (Super PAC) spent $87,850.00, reported as PRINT CAMPAIGN YARD SIGNS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to RELYUS in support of Ted Budd's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$95,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $95,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLEXPOINT MEDIA INC in support of Ted Budd's election run.
$87,850.00
The (Super PAC) spent $87,850.00, reported as PRINT CAMPAIGN YARD SIGNS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to RELYUS in support of Ted Budd's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$95,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $95,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLEXPOINT MEDIA INC in support of Ted Budd's election run.
$87,850.00
The (Super PAC) spent $87,850.00, reported as PRINT CAMPAIGN YARD SIGNS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to RELYUS in support of Ted Budd's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$95,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $95,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLEXPOINT MEDIA INC in support of Ted Budd's election run.

Supporting and Opposing Ted Budd's 2020 Election

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION in support of$161.52
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Political Action Committee spent $161.52 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
RED SENATE in support of$303.15
The RED SENATE Political Action Committee spent $303.15 in support of Ted Budd's 2022 election run.
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND in support of$88,536.88
The SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND Political Action Committee spent $88,536.88 in support of Ted Budd's 2022 election run.
HOUSE FREEDOM FUND in support of$78,358.36
The HOUSE FREEDOM FUND Political Action Committee spent $78,358.36 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
FREEDOMWORKS FOR AMERICA in support of$4,000.00
The FREEDOMWORKS FOR AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $4,000.00 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$9,621.05
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $9,621.05 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC in support of$7,863.86
The CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC Political Action Committee spent $7,863.86 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC.(AFP ACTION) in support of$111,913.30
The AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC.(AFP ACTION) Political Action Committee spent $111,913.30 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
GRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA/FORUM FOR FIREARMS EDUC POL VICTORY FUND in support of$1,662.00
The GRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA/FORUM FOR FIREARMS EDUC POL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,662.00 in support of Ted Budd's 2020 election run.
JOB CREATORS NETWORK in support of$1,983.20
The JOB CREATORS NETWORK Political Action Committee spent $1,983.20 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
GRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA/FORUM FOR FIREARMS EDUC POL VICTORY FUND in support of$1,067.71
The GRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA/FORUM FOR FIREARMS EDUC POL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,067.71 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC in support of$13,233.85
The CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC Political Action Committee spent $13,233.85 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
WOMEN VOTE! in opposition to$261,943.25
The WOMEN VOTE! Political Action Committee spent $261,943.25 in opposition to Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
LCV VICTORY FUND in opposition to$372,085.07
The LCV VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $372,085.07 in opposition to Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
HOUSE MAJORITY PAC in opposition to$616,534.66
The HOUSE MAJORITY PAC Political Action Committee spent $616,534.66 in opposition to Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
FREEDOMWORKS FOR AMERICA in support of$44,812.83
The FREEDOMWORKS FOR AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $44,812.83 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC. in support of$520.04
The GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC. Political Action Committee spent $520.04 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA in support of$122,846.44
The HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $122,846.44 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND in opposition to$861.86
The EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $861.86 in opposition to Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION in support of$125,000.00
The AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $125,000.00 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$191,607.94
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $191,607.94 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND in support of$1,430.50
The CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,430.50 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$1,670.77
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,670.77 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
TEA PARTY PATRIOTS CITIZENS FUND in support of$852.94
The TEA PARTY PATRIOTS CITIZENS FUND Political Action Committee spent $852.94 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
HOUSE FREEDOM FUND in support of$189,257.84
The HOUSE FREEDOM FUND Political Action Committee spent $189,257.84 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
OUR FUTURE IN AMERICA, INC. in support of$27,500.00
The OUR FUTURE IN AMERICA, INC. Political Action Committee spent $27,500.00 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
AMERICA FIRST ACTION, INC. in support of$55,000.35
The AMERICA FIRST ACTION, INC. Political Action Committee spent $55,000.35 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION in support of$1,299.15
The HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION Political Action Committee spent $1,299.15 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
WOMEN IMPACTING AMERICA in support of$1,062.50
The WOMEN IMPACTING AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $1,062.50 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) in support of$46,672.97
The AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) Political Action Committee spent $46,672.97 in support of Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
WORKING AMERICA in opposition to$267.22
The WORKING AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $267.22 in opposition to Ted Budd's 2018 election run.
CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION in support of$499,036.98
The CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION Political Action Committee spent $499,036.98 in support of Ted Budd's 2016 election run.
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND in support of$10,879.38
The SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND Political Action Committee spent $10,879.38 in support of Ted Budd's 2016 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS INC PAC in support of$2,603.46
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS INC PAC Political Action Committee spent $2,603.46 in support of Ted Budd's 2016 election run.
SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION in support of$7,004.92
The SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION Political Action Committee spent $7,004.92 in support of Ted Budd's 2016 election run.
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC in support of$2,080.29
The CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC Political Action Committee spent $2,080.29 in support of Ted Budd's 2016 election run.

Ted Budd's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 99 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Nomination Confirmed (51-45)March 3, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 98 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 97 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)February 26, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 95 - A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)February 26, 2025

Ted Budd's Latest Votes

Congress 117 Vote 6 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 12, 2022
Congress 117 Vote 538 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedDecember 21, 2022
Congress 117 Vote 534 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedDecember 21, 2022
Congress 117 Vote 533 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedDecember 21, 2022
Congress 117 Vote 531 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedDecember 21, 2022

Latest Bills

Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Bill HR 2711April 24, 2025
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Bill HR 647April 24, 2025
National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
Bill HR 2756April 24, 2025
End Judge Shopping Act
Bill HR 2795April 24, 2025
Warrant for Metadata Act
Bill HR 2787April 24, 2025
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2796April 24, 2025
PROSPECT Act
Bill HR 2845April 24, 2025
WISE Act
Bill HR 2851April 24, 2025
Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act
Bill HR 2473April 24, 2025
The White Oak Resilience Act
Bill HR 2405April 24, 2025
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
Bill S 777March 21, 2025
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 653March 13, 2025
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategy for public health preparedness and response to artificial intelligence threats, and for other purposes.
Bill S 501February 11, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Bill SRES 89February 24, 2025
A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Bill SRES 88March 6, 2025
A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
Bill SRES 81March 4, 2025
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill SRES 66March 6, 2025
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.
Bill SRES 64March 5, 2025