Tommy Tuberville

Economy and cost of living

Tuberville says that as governor he would cut taxes and waste, cut red tape, and work with President Trump to bring manufacturing jobs back to Alabama and make life more affordable. He says he wants federal spending cut and fewer regulations on businesses.

“As your Governor, I will work to further reduce taxes, get rid of waste, and make life in Alabama more affordable.”

• Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 98; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". (2024-04-10, Passed 50–48, roll call)
• Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 18; A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions". (2025-03-27, Passed 52–48, roll call)
• Voted Yea on S.J. Res. 28; A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications". (2025-03-05, Passed 51–47, roll call)

Taxes and government spending

Tuberville says he wants to further reduce taxes and cut government waste. He says he introduced bills to make the 20% pass-through business tax deduction permanent, abolish the federal estate tax, and end the tax on Social Security benefits, and that he fought for no tax on overtime.

• Voted Yea on H.R. 1, as Amended; A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. (2025-07-01, Passed 50–50, roll call)
• Voted Nay on S. 2882; A bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. (2025-09-19, Rejected 47–45, roll call)
• Voted Yea on H.R. 4, As Amended; A bill to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. (2025-07-17, Passed 51–48, roll call)

Health care

Tuberville says he secured $500 million for Alabama rural hospitals and supports IVF, adoption and foster care services. He says he wants veterans to get timely, quality VA care without long waits or long travel.

• Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 57; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds". (2024-05-15, Rejected 46–49, roll call)

Social Security and Medicare

Tuberville says he introduced the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to stop what he calls the double tax on Social Security benefits. He says he will keep working to reduce costs for seniors through the Senate Aging Committee.

“I introduced the_Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act_ to stop the unjust double tax on Social Security benefits.”

• Voted Nay on H.R. 82; A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (2024-12-21, Passed 76–20, roll call)

Immigration and the border

Tuberville says he wants to secure the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal immigrants who are criminals. He says he supports a border wall and the Remain in Mexico policy, and that he sponsored the Laken Riley Act, now law, requiring detention of immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. He also backs letting state and local police enforce immigration law.

“As Governor, I will back the blue, enforce the law, and work with President Trump to deport illegal alien criminals.”

• Voted Yea on S. J. Res 18; A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". (2023-05-17, Passed 50–47, roll call)
• Voted Yea on S. 2, As Amended; An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. (2026-06-05, Passed 52–47, roll call)
• Voted Yea on S. 5, As Amended; A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. (2025-01-20, Passed 64–35, roll call)

Abortion

Tuberville says he believes life begins at conception and that zero taxpayer dollars should go toward abortions. He praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade and says he held up military nominations for 11 months to oppose the Pentagon's abortion travel policy.

“As a Christian, I believe life begins at conception.”

Energy and climate

Tuberville says he introduced legislation to repeal the natural gas tax in the Inflation Reduction Act, and he voted against that law and the Biden infrastructure bill, which he called climate-focused.

• Voted Yea on S. J. Res. 11; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". (2023-04-26, Passed 50–49, roll call)
• Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 89; A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (2025-05-22, Passed 49–46, roll call)
• Voted Not Voting on H.J. Res. 131; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". (2025-12-04, Passed 49–45, roll call)

Guns

Tuberville says he opposes infringement of the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. He supported national concealed-carry reciprocity and a bill to stop regulation and registration of short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and he has said to those who want to take guns away: "come and take it."

“My message to radical liberals who want to take away our guns is simple: come and take it.”

• Voted Yea on H.J. Res. 44; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'". (2023-06-22, Rejected 49–50, roll call)

Crime and policing

Tuberville says he will "back the blue" and support local, state and federal law enforcement. He cosponsored a bill to raise penalties for stealing firearms from licensed dealers, and says he secured funds for Alabama law enforcement.

• Voted Yea on S. 331, as amended; A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. (2025-03-14, Passed 84–16, roll call)

Education

Tuberville says he will expand school choice, including charter, magnet, private, public and home schools, so parents are in charge of their children's education. He wants Critical Race Theory and DEI out of schools, and wants more career and technical training.

“I will expand school choice and make sure that parents, not the government, are in charge of their child’s educational future.”

• Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 43; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program". (2023-11-15, Rejected 49–50, roll call)
• Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 45; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". (2023-06-01, Passed 52–46, roll call)

Foreign policy and defense

Tuberville says he wants robust funding for a stronger military, including pay raises for troops, and "peace through strength." He says he stands with Israel, wants to counter China, and has voted against each round of Ukraine funding while saying he supports Ukraine's war against Russia.

“I stand unequivocally with Israel”

• Voted Nay on H.R. 7888; A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. (2024-04-19, Passed 60–34, roll call)
• Voted Nay on S. 316; A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. (2023-03-29, Passed 66–30, roll call)
• Voted Yea on S. 2296, as amended; An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. (2025-10-09, Passed 77–20, roll call)

Elections and ethics in government

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• Voted Nay on S. J. Res. 82; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act". (2025-12-18, Rejected 50–50, roll call)
• Voted Yea on H. J. Res. 142; A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. (2026-02-12, Passed 49–47, roll call)
• Voted Yea on H. J. Res. 42; A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. (2023-05-16, Passed 56–43, roll call)