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Jim Bunning

Jim Bunning

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Conservative

Jim 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

Conservative

Jim Bunning backed policies that supported the agricultural sector, including measures that favored farm subsidies and rural development programs.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Jim Bunning took a tough stance on immigration, supporting stricter border controls and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Jim Bunning advocated for local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools.


Energy

Conservative

Bunning favored increasing domestic energy production, supporting coal and fossil fuel industries while opposing restrictive environmental regulations.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Jim Bunning was skeptical of human-driven climate change and opposed legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, citing economic concerns.


Healthcare

Conservative

Bunning opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based healthcare solutions, advocating for competition to drive down costs.


Housing

Conservative

Bunning focused on reducing government involvement in the housing market and was critical of federal housing programs that he viewed as excessive.


Transportation

Conservative

Jim Bunning supported infrastructure development but often voted against large-scale federal spending bills, advocating for prioritization and efficient use of funds.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Bunning was committed to improving services for veterans, focusing on healthcare access and support programs for returning service members.


Voting rights

Conservative

Bunning often supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, including ID requirements, while opposing federal oversight policies he viewed as overreaching.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023
Resolution designating the month of September 2002 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 325January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week of November 10 through November 16, 2002, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
Bill SRES 293January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill SRES 292January 16, 2023