Mario Diaz-Balart

Overview

Mario Diaz-Balart is a Republican Representative from Florida who has served in the U.S. House with a voting record that places him in the moderate wing of his party. His ideology score of 0.281 is significantly lower than the Republican average of 0.520, indicating he takes more centrist positions than many of his colleagues. His voting activity shows particular focus on healthcare legislation, where he has cast 133 votes with a 63% 'yea' rate. He has also been active on budget and agriculture matters. His 100% 'yea' rate on defense and education votes suggests strong support for legislation in these areas, though the sample sizes are relatively small. Based on his voting patterns, Diaz-Balart appears to represent a pragmatic approach to governance, balancing conservative principles with what may reflect the diverse needs of his Florida constituency.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense-related legislation with 100% approval rate
• •Active engagement on healthcare policy with majority support for measures considered
• •Consistent support for education-related bills
• •Mixed positions on budget matters, reflecting selective fiscal approach
• •General opposition to procedural motions that would block legislation (voting against motions to strike enacting clauses)