Tom McClintock

Overview

Representative Tom McClintock is a Republican from California who has established himself as one of the more conservative voices in Congress. His voting record demonstrates strong support for defense-related measures and traditional conservative positions on government spending and regulation. McClintock's voting patterns show frequent opposition to Democratic-led procedural measures, as evidenced by his consistent 'nay' votes on ordering previous questions and agreeing to resolutions during the 2009 legislative session. This suggests a willingness to oppose the majority party's agenda on procedural grounds. His support for motions to recommit with instructions indicates an active role in attempting to amend legislation from a conservative perspective. McClintock appears to prioritize limited government approaches across multiple policy areas, from healthcare to budgetary matters.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense spending and military-related legislation (83% yea rate)
• •Consistent opposition to Democratic procedural motions during minority status
• •Supporter of education-related measures that reached the floor (100% yea on limited sample)
• •Fiscally conservative approach to budget matters (38% yea rate suggests opposition to spending measures)
• •Active use of procedural tools to advance conservative alternatives