Florida
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John H. Rutherford

R

U.S. Representative · Florida

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

956

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

956

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Rutherford demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification, election monitoring, and ballot tracking while opposing expansions of non-citizen voting access.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Rutherford supports enhanced criminal justice enforcement and victim protection across most areas but opposes certain punitive expansions, reflecting a selective approach to enforcement policy rather than consistent ideological positioning.

Fiscal policy

89 actions

Rutherford shows inconsistent fiscal policy positioning, supporting both revenue-enhancing measures and spending reduction authority while opposing some appropriations bills, reflecting a pragmatic rather than ideologically coherent approach to government finances.

Healthcare

35 actions

Rutherford demonstrates consistent support for healthcare expansion through votes favoring employer health insurance flexibility, occupational health protections, pediatric research funding, maternal health programs, and rural healthcare infrastructure.

Education

27 actions

Rutherford's education votes reflect support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support measures, indicating competing priorities rather than consistent ideology.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Rutherford demonstrates a strong ideological commitment to market-driven economic growth, favoring trade liberalization, regulatory relief, and capital access for small businesses while resisting expansions of federal labor protections and union organizing rights.

Environment and energy

170 actions

Rutherford's voting pattern on environmental and energy issues reflects support for certain conservation measures alongside votes that weaken regulatory protections, suggesting a pragmatic approach favoring project development and state flexibility over strict federal enforcement standards.

Immigration

53 actions

Rutherford consistently supports restrictive immigration enforcement measures including stricter deportation standards, border security advancement, and limitations on asylum access.

National security and foreign policy

185 actions

Rutherford demonstrates a consistent pro-national security voting pattern, consistently supporting measures to counter foreign threats, strengthen defense capabilities, and advance American strategic interests.

Civil rights and liberties

47 actions

Rutherford demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights and liberties protections, particularly regarding religious freedom, protection from violence, and democratic participation, though he shows some inconsistency on free speech restrictions.

Social policy

24 actions

Rutherford demonstrates consistent support for expanded social benefits and protections across vulnerable populations including veterans, children, and families, reflecting a pro-social policy orientation.

Technology and data

34 actions

Rutherford demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and regulatory modernization, favoring frameworks that balance development with consumer protections while opposing restrictions on data commerce and digital asset innovation.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Rutherford prioritizes constraining government power over speech and information while showing less concern for privacy protections against law enforcement access to communications data.

Government accountability and transparency

139 actions

Rutherford's voting pattern reflects consistent support for mechanisms that expand legislative oversight of executive agencies and require greater transparency in regulatory decision-making, though he has occasionally supported procedural measures that may limit internal accountability mechanisms.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Rutherford generally supports public infrastructure investment but opposes measures that reduce financial burdens on communities through extended repayment terms and interest relief.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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