Ted Budd

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

1. Energy & environment 4% · 1 of 25 party 0%
2. Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 183 party 1%
3. Nominations 0% · 1 of 213 party 0%

Where Budd 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 · Oct 1, 2026

  Budd, Tillis Release Statements Applauding President Trump’s Nominees to Fill Two North Carolina Judgeships

  Applauded President Trump's nominations of two judges for North Carolina federal district courts.

  “Identifying highly qualified and strong constitutionalist nominees to serve as federal judges in North Carolina is a responsibility I take very seriously. I am confident that Phil Aubart, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, and Brian Meyers, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Budd, Coons USCIRF Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate with Wide Bipartisan Support

  Passed bipartisan bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028.

  “The right to worship – or not worship – is fundamental to democracy and stability around the world. With it go freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. I’m proud this bill reauthorizing the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support. I urge the…”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Budd Bill to Build New State Veterans Home Near Fort Bragg Passes the Senate Unanimously

  Senate unanimously passed bill transferring federal land to North Carolina for new veterans home.

  “North Carolina is the proud home of more than 620,000 veterans, and we have a responsibility to provide them with the quality care that they have earned. After the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, our state lost critical capacity to care for our veterans. Building a new veterans home near Fort Bragg…”

  Fort Bragg Veterans Home Land TransferArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Budd Files Amicus Brief Defending the Rights of Homeschool Parents to Choose Religious-Based Curriculum

  Filed amicus brief defending homeschool parents' rights to choose religious curriculum.

  “repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits”

  Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road

  Completed second official 100-county tour across North Carolina to meet constituents.

  “Now that I’ve completed my second tour, my work is far from over. I’m resetting the odometer and ready to get back on the road.”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Budd, Markey Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China’s Wrongful Detention of American Academics

  Introduced bipartisan resolution condemning China's wrongful detention of American academics.

  “The Chinese Communist Party’s pattern of unjustly detaining innocent Americans on baseless allegations cannot carry on unchecked. It is long past time for the CCP to return American academics Dr. Youlin Chen and Mr. Min Zin home to their loved ones and end the targeting of American citizens. I am proud to stand with…”

  International AffairsAI-read

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

Sponsored 61 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 412 (median 307.5), 41 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Armed Forces and National Security, Finance and Financial Sector.

• S. 5557 A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5517 Fort Bragg Land Transfer for Veterans ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5043 Secure Drug Supply Chain Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 5370 Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in the People’s Republic of China ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• S. 5063 FIRST ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 803 A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 776 A resolution honoring the life of Kyle Busch.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 Passed a chamber

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Budd’s campaign raised $2.6M: $1.8M (67%) from individuals and $507K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $943K.

Through Jun 30, 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 Budd

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 110.

1. National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
2. Cardinal Health Inc. PAC Corporate PAC
3. Siemens Corporation Corporate PAC

Budd’s own leadership PAC: Building Up Democracy's Dream. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.