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In reply to the discussion: MTG having her Adam Kinzinger moment [View all]pbmus
(12,944 posts)Heres a detailed look at former Representative **Adam Kinzingers voting record**, drawn from multiple sources that track congressional activity:
### 🗳️ Key Votes & Positions
According to [Vote Smart](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/116559/adam-kinzinger), Kinzingers votes reflect a mix of bipartisan support and traditional Republican stances:
- ✅ **Supported**:
- *Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 8373)* Protecting access to contraceptives
- *Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023* Funding government operations
- *Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022* Supporting veterans
- ❌ **Opposed or Did Not Vote**:
- *Puerto Rico Status Act* Did not support changes to Puerto Ricos status
- *Respect for Marriage Act* Did not vote on this LGBTQ+ rights bill
- *Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act* Missed vote
### 📊 Voting Trends & Ideology
From [Politics That Work](http://politicsthatwork.com/voting-record/Adam-Kinzinger-412421), his record shows:
| **Policy Area** | **Support Level** |
|------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Big Business | 100% |
| Military Spending | 100% |
| LGBT Rights | 27.6% |
| Women's Rights | 13.7% |
| Environmental Protection | 6.6% |
| Consumer Protection | 0% |
| Gun Control | 0% |
| Taxing the Wealthy | 0% |
This suggests a strong alignment with pro-business and defense policies, while showing limited support for progressive social and economic reforms.
### 📉 Legislative Effectiveness
On [GovTrack](https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/adam_kinzinger/412421/report-card/2020), during the 116th Congress:
- He missed **7% of votes**, ranking high in absenteeism.
- His bills had **few cosponsors**, indicating lower legislative influence.
- He scored low on leadership metrics compared to other Illinois representatives.
If you want a breakdown by issuelike healthcare, immigration, or civil rightsI can pull that up too. Just say the word.
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