Valerie P. Foushee

Overview

Valerie P. Foushee represents North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat. First elected in 2022, she has established a voting record that aligns closely with her party's progressive positions. Her limited voting record shows strong party cohesion on procedural matters, consistently voting against Republican-led procedural motions while supporting Democratic alternatives. On substantive policy, she has demonstrated a willingness to support bipartisan measures that come through suspension of the rules, which typically require two-thirds majority support. In healthcare-related votes, she has taken a selective approach, supporting approximately 27% of measures that came to the floor, suggesting she may oppose legislation she views as insufficient or contrary to her policy goals. Her 100% support rate on defense measures in her record indicates engagement with national security priorities.

Key Positions

• •Consistently opposes Republican procedural motions in the House
• •Supports Democratic party positions on floor procedure votes
• •Selective approach on healthcare legislation
• •Willing to support bipartisan measures under suspension of rules
• •Voted in favor of defense-related measures in her recorded votes