Ben Cline

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Cline voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
2. Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
3. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%

Where Cline broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Cline Celebrates FCC Decision to Not Approve Verizon’s Changes to Copper-Based Landline Service

  Praised FCC decision to reject Verizon's copper landline service discontinuation application.

  “I applaud the FCC for their decision to pause any changes to Virginia’s copper-based landline service, following my letter to Chairman Carr.”

  Verizon Copper Service Discontinuation ReviewScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

  Cline Demands Answers From FCC About Changes To Copper-Based Landline Service

  Following Verizon’s notification of intent to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia, Congressman Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to review…

  “Much of Virginia’s Sixth District is mountainous, and discontinuing copper-based landlines prematurely can leave families without a reliable way to reach emergency services or loved ones.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Cline Votes For Legislation to Protect Local Ratepayers from Costs of Data Centers

  Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, of which Congressman Cline is a cosponsor.

  “Working families, small businesses, and farmers should not have to shoulder the cost of the increasingly massive demand from data centers on our power grid.”

  Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  Cline Joins Small Business Roundtable in Roanoke

  On Friday, Congressman Ben Cline, joined by Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs, participated in a roundtable and resource fair to hear directly from small business owners about the challenges they face.

  “Small businesses are the heartbeat of our Nation and our communities, and it’s critical to America’s economic success that we continue to advance policies that make it easier for entrepreneurs to do business.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 4, 2026

  Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans

  Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026, which would allow veterans the opportunity to pursue their small business and entrepreneurial aspirations by giving them access to resources through their…

  “Veterans often face significant challenges as they transition from military service back to civilian life.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cline voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 29 (House median 25) · cosponsored 278 (median 289), 33 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Finance and Financial Sector, Commerce.

• H.R. 5874 Firearm Access During Shutdowns ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10016 Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8787 Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9701 Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.Congress · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7687 No Tax on Takings ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7730 Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment ActUnknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 8570 Cost Estimate Clarity ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8569 No Bias in the Baseline ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Cline’s campaign raised $1.4M: $726K (50%) from individuals and $598K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $711K.

Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Cline

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 202.

1. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade association PAC
2. National Automobile Dealers Association Trade association PAC
3. Koch, Inc. Corporate PAC

Cline’s own leadership PAC: Conservative Leadership in Elections PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.