Foreign policy determines how the United States engages with the world through diplomacy, trade, and military alliances.
Foreign policy determines how the United States engages with the world through diplomacy, trade agreements, sanctions, and military alliances. Some believe America should lead through multilateral institutions, international cooperation, and robust global engagement. Others believe the US should prioritize its own national interests, reduce foreign commitments, and negotiate on a bilateral basis.
Higher scores (+) — Voted for multilateral engagement — supporting foreign aid, alliances, and international institutions like NATO and the UN.
Lower scores (−) — Voted for an America First approach — opposing international aid, foreign entanglements, and multilateral institutions.
Recent legislation that contributed to politician scores on this issue:
Combined $95B foreign aid bill. Voted on after months of House delay.
Affirmed U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense obligations; opposed by some as constraining executive action.
Executive actions to leave and rejoin the World Health Organization were backed or blocked by different congressional majorities.
Every score in PartyLine is based on official roll call records. You can cross-check any vote on GovTrack or Congress.gov.
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