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How often we called Byron Donalds's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Based on 23 data points across public statements and recorded votes · AI analysis of public records
118-hr-2·Consistent
Secure the Border Act of 2023
88/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Congressman Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to defund border security and criticizes their immigration policy as inadequate. The Secure the Border Act of 2023 increases border security funding and construction requirements, directly aligning with his stated position. His yes vote on passage is consistent with his public opposition to defunding border security and his call for stronger immigration enforcement.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
88/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds explicitly opposes Democratic efforts to 'defund the ability to actually deport criminal illegal aliens from the United States' and criticizes Democrats for blocking deportations. The bill mandates DHS custody and deportation of non-U.S. nationals arrested for or convicted of assaulting law enforcement. His yes vote on passage aligns directly with his stated position opposing restrictions on deporting criminals. The score is not higher only because the statement addresses a broader critique of Democratic immigration policy (including border security funding and impeachment focus) while the bill is narrowly tailored to assault on first responders.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes and supports border security enforcement. The POLICE Act expands deportability for non-citizens convicted of assaulting law enforcement, directly advancing the enforcement and deportation priorities he advocates for. His yes vote on passage aligns with his stated position opposing Democratic restrictions on deportations.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The congressman's statement opposes Democratic efforts to defund border security and limit deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants. The bill he voted for includes border security enhancements and imposes limits on asylum eligibility—provisions aligned with his stated position. However, the bill is a continuing resolution that bundles appropriations across multiple agencies with an 8.1% reduction for non-excepted programs, so his yes vote reflects support for the overall package rather than a direct endorsement of every provision or rejection of every Democratic priority.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds opposes Democratic efforts to defund border security and deportation capabilities, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy. His yes vote on the DHS Appropriations Act, which funds border security agencies (CBP, ICE) and enforcement operations, aligns with his stated opposition to defunding these functions. The vote supports the position he articulated in the statement.
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
85/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The congressman's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes and criticizes Democrats for weakening border security. The bill enhances criminal penalties for conduct that interferes with border control and increases punishment for assisting inadmissible aliens with felony convictions. His yes vote on passage aligns with his stated position supporting stricter enforcement against criminal aliens and border security measures.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports Trump administration military involvement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient regional security contributions. The bill addresses ocean shipping regulation, supply chain data standards, and restrictions on Chinese logistics platforms—maritime commerce and supply chain issues, not military operations or NATO burden-sharing. Donalds voted against passage of this shipping reform bill, which is inconsistent with his stated support for ensuring Strait of Hormuz security and maritime commerce protection.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Congressman Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes and supports robust border security enforcement. His yes vote on the Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act, which expands deportability grounds for aliens convicted of identity document fraud and Social Security fraud, aligns with his stated position favoring deportation authority for criminal conduct. The bill directly implements the enforcement mechanism he advocates for.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Congressman Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes and supports stronger border security enforcement. His yes vote on the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, which creates new criminal offenses for fleeing law enforcement near the border and mandates deportability for non-U.S. nationals convicted of the offense, aligns with these stated positions. The bill directly advances the enforcement and deportation priorities he advocates for in the statement.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants and criticizes sanctuary policies that obstruct federal law enforcement. The bill denies federal funds to jurisdictions that restrict cooperation with immigration detainers and withhold immigration status information—directly advancing the enforcement priorities Donalds advocates for. His yes vote aligns with his stated position against policies that impede deportation and federal immigration enforcement.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports Trump administration military involvement in the region and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient commitment to regional security, reflecting a hardline Iran policy stance. His YES vote on the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act, which makes permanent sanctions on Iran's energy sector and weapons development, aligns with that hardline posture. Both the statement and vote reflect support for strong measures against Iran, though the statement focuses on military presence and allied burden-sharing while the bill addresses economic sanctions specifically.
Congressman Donalds introduces legislation to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish a clear statutory definition of 'dealer' as an entity trading solely for customers, not their own accounts, in order to prevent regulatory overreach and protect private investors and small public companies from SEC enforcement actions.
Congressman Donalds's statement advocates for statutory clarity to prevent SEC regulatory overreach and protect investors from expansive enforcement theories. His yes vote on SOPRA, which removes judicial deference to agency interpretations and requires de novo review of agency actions, aligns directionally with this goal—both seek to constrain agency authority and increase judicial oversight. However, SOPRA is a broad procedural reform affecting all agencies, while the statement focuses specifically on SEC dealer definitions and securities law. The consistency is general rather than precise.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds's statement opposes Democratic efforts to defund border security and limit deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and criticizes Democrats' immigration policy record. His yes vote on the Police Our Border Act—which requires DOJ reporting on impacts of Biden-era border policies on law enforcement—aligns directionally with these stated concerns about border security and enforcement. However, the bill is narrowly focused on a reporting requirement rather than substantive policy changes, so the alignment is general rather than precise.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The congressman's statement opposes Democratic efforts to limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes and criticizes Democrats for defunding border security. The Stop Illegal Entry Act increases criminal penalties for illegal reentry and establishes mandatory minimum sentences for those who reenter after felony convictions, which aligns with the stated position on deportation enforcement. However, the vote is on an amendment rather than passage, which limits clarity on the rep's full substantive intent regarding the overall bill.
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
75/100
What they said
Mar 27, 2026
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The congressman's statement opposes Democratic efforts to weaken border security and deportation enforcement, and criticizes Democrats for neglecting immigration policy. The bill enhances criminal penalties for conduct that interferes with border control and strengthens enforcement against criminal aliens. His procedural yes vote aligns directionally with his stated pro-enforcement position. However, the vote is procedural rather than on final passage, which limits certainty about his substantive intent on this specific bill.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The congressman's statement opposes Democratic efforts to weaken immigration enforcement and deportation capabilities. The Schools Not Shelters Act restricts use of federally-funded school facilities to house undocumented immigrants, which aligns with a stricter immigration enforcement posture. His yes vote is directionally consistent with his stated opposition to Democratic immigration policies. However, the statement focuses on border security funding and deportation of criminal aliens, while the bill addresses a narrower question—school facility use for shelter—so the alignment is general rather than specific to the exact provisions he criticized.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports Trump administration military involvement to secure the Strait of Hormuz and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient regional security contributions. The Fight CRIME Act imposes sanctions on Iran's missile program and requires diplomatic coordination on arms restrictions. Both the statement and the bill address Iran-related security concerns and align directionally on a harder line toward Iran. However, the statement focuses on NATO burden-sharing and military presence in the strait, while the bill addresses missile sanctions and diplomatic reporting—related but distinct policy mechanisms. The yes vote is consistent with the stated position's general thrust, though the specific policy tools differ.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds supports Trump administration military involvement in the Middle East to secure the Strait of Hormuz and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient regional security contributions. His YES vote on the FY2025 DOD appropriations bill, which funds military personnel, operations, maintenance, and procurement, is generally consistent with that position—the bill provides resources for the military activities he advocates. However, the statement addresses a specific regional security policy question (Strait of Hormuz, NATO burden-sharing) while the appropriations bill is a broad funding measure that does not specify regional deployment or NATO coordination priorities. The vote reflects support for DOD funding broadly, which aligns directionally with his stated foreign policy views, but the bill does not directly address the specific policy debate he articulates.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports robust U.S. military involvement in the Middle East to secure the Strait of Hormuz and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient regional security contributions. His YES vote on the FY2024 DOD Appropriations Act, which funds military personnel, operations, maintenance, and procurement, is generally consistent with that position—the bill provides resources for the military activities he advocates. However, the bill is a broad appropriations measure that funds all DOD operations globally, not specifically Middle East or Strait of Hormuz operations, so the vote does not directly address the specific regional policy question the statement raises.
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports Trump administration military involvement in the region to secure the Strait of Hormuz and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient contribution to regional security. The No Technology for Terror Act restricts technology exports to Iran, which aligns with a hardline Iran policy and regional security posture. His YES vote on the bill is consistent with the stated position of supporting stronger measures against Iran. However, the statement focuses on military involvement and NATO burden-sharing, while the bill addresses export controls—related but distinct policy tools. The vote reflects general alignment on Iran policy direction rather than direct support for the specific export-control mechanism discussed.
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
70/100
What they said
Mar 17, 2026
Congressman Donalds supports the Trump administration's military involvement in the region to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and criticizes NATO allies for not contributing more to regional security efforts.
Congressman Donalds's statement supports U.S. military involvement in the Middle East region to maintain strategic interests (Strait of Hormuz security) and criticizes NATO allies for insufficient regional security contributions. His YES vote on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which funds DOD operations in the region and defense support to Israel, is directionally aligned with that position. However, the statement focuses on NATO burden-sharing and the Strait of Hormuz specifically, while the bill addresses Israel-related military and security funding more narrowly. The vote reflects support for regional military engagement broadly, but the statement does not explicitly address Israel or the specific provisions of this supplemental appropriations bill.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
Donalds's statement strongly opposes efforts to limit deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants and criticizes Democrats for defunding border security and immigration enforcement. The No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act directly advances those stated priorities by penalizing jurisdictions that restrict cooperation with immigration detainers and information-sharing with DHS. However, Donalds voted no on this procedural motion. The procedural nature of the vote creates ambiguity about his intent—a no vote on a procedural motion does not necessarily reflect opposition to the bill's substance, but without additional context, the vote and statement appear directionally misaligned on the shared immigration enforcement question.
The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
The statement criticizes Democrats for opposing border security and deportation enforcement, while supporting stricter immigration policies. The Schools Not Shelters Act aligns with that restrictive immigration stance by prohibiting schools from sheltering undocumented immigrants. However, the vote was procedural rather than on final passage, making the rep's substantive intent unclear. A procedural no vote could reflect opposition to the bill itself, objections to how it was being considered, or other legislative tactics unrelated to the bill's substance.
Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.
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Crossing the aisle
Passage votes where Byron Donalds broke ranks with ≥75% of Republicans. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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119-hr-2860·Jun 3, 2026·76% of R voted YES
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office".
Donalds Introduces The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act: Strengthening Border Security With Accountability
Position: Congressman Donalds introduced legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the implementation of a biometric entry-exit data system to track visa overstays, close security gaps, and strengthen border security.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system.
The "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" is the 23rd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report to Congress on the system’s implementation. This requirement aims to identify hurdles causing delays, close security gaps, track visa overstays more accurately, and ensure full border security.
“Knowing who has come into our country is fundamental to our nation’s sovereignty and survival. Under President Trump’s leadership and with the help of the Department of Homeland Security, the border has been secured, but the work is far from over. Visa overstays and fraudulent documentation remain a large piece of the overall illegal immigration puzzle that needs to be addressed,” said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). "The American people have entrusted Republicans with a clear mandate to secure our borders and resolve the immigration crisis—and we are committed to delivering on that promise. This bill is a critical step forward in delivering on this mandate. I am proud to introduce the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act to finally ensure oversight of our nation's biometric entry-exit system."
Biometric: An objective measurement of a physical characteristic used to verify identity against database records. Main types: Fingerprints, facial images, and iris scans.
Byron Donalds Cracks Down On Persistent Border Blind Spot Leaving US Vulnerable To Overstays
Ashley J. DiMella - Fox News Digital
April 21, 2026
Donalds Introduces The Defining Dealer Act: Preventing Government Overreach In Our Financial Markets
Position: Congressman Donalds introduces legislation to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish a clear statutory definition of 'dealer' as an entity trading solely for customers, not their own accounts, in order to prevent regulatory overreach and protect private investors and small public companies from SEC enforcement actions.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, establishing a clear distinction between professional firms and private traders to prevent government overreach in our financial markets.
The "Defining Dealer Act" is the 22nd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. By defining 'dealer' as: an entity trading solely for customers—not their own accounts, this bill establishes clear, separate regulatory distinctions between professional firms and private traders.
This bill has received endorsements from the Small Public Company Coalition and the Investor Choice Advocates Network.
“It is no secret that the Biden administration deputized regulators to circumvent Congress and carry out their political agenda. Under then-Chairman Gensler, the SEC disregarded decades of securities law, and tried to put the federal government in the middle of every transaction. Thankfully, this extreme overreach has been stopped for now, but it is time for Congress to codify these long-standing principles and prevent this political interference from happening again. That is why I am proud to introduce the Defining Dealer Act, which codifies the universally understood and accepted definition of dealer as any person buying and selling securities for customers,” said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL).
“The SEC has pursued a novel and boundless enforcement theory that treats professional investors as unregistered broker-dealers simply because buying and selling securities is central to what they do. That is not what the Exchange Act says, it is not what Congress intended, and it is not what decades of settled practice have reflected. The Defining Dealer Act restores clarity, protects capital formation, and ensures that the professional investment community can continue to serve the small public companies that depend on it,” said Marc Indeglia, President, Small Public Company Coalition.
"The Defining Dealer Act protects investors' freedom to actively manage their own portfolios without fear that the government will recast their investment activity as a regulated business — because when investors can't tell where the line is, they stop investing,” said Nick Morgan, President, Investor Choice Advocates Network.
WHAT THIS BILL DOES:
While the current SEC has sought to rectify the wrongs of the previous administration, this statutory ambiguity is ripe for malicious misinterpretation and casts uncertainty on market participants.
The "Defining Dealer Act" codifies a long-standing and universally understood definition of dealer as “any person buying and selling securities for customers.”
Micro-caps, which are small public companies, often cannot obtain bank loans and instead turn to lenders who provide capital in exchange for convertible notes—the conversion of the loan into stock.
As a result, certain funds and individuals began doing this process frequently: buying a micro-cap company’s convertible note, converting it into stock, then selling that stock into the public market.
For decades, this was considered “investing” rather than “dealing.” Historically, “investors” buy and sell for themselves, whereas “dealers” buy and sell for customers. These micro-cap lenders never registered as “dealers,” as they believed they were investing for themselves.
Position: Congressman Donalds opposes Cuba's communist government and calls for full-scale regime change; he also opposes Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and supports the President's use of sanctions and other measures to prevent Iranian nuclear development.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Meet the Press on NBC News to discuss his opposition to Cuba's communist dictatorship and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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"I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba":
"I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba. What you just heard was a dictator who wants to have the same deal as the Castro brothers. That he wants to be able to rule Cuba with an iron fist and die in office. That's what it sounded [like] to me. I think what the American people need to understand is that Cuba, for 67 years, has been a communist dictatorship. They have suppressed the free speech of the Cuban people. The Cuban people today are rationing food. You talked about their power grid. Their economy is flat on their back. And I think for what Díaz-Canel was saying —about how there don't have to be any changes for Cuba to be better—is a lie.
"A nuclear Iran is just simply unacceptable":
"I believe so. I think that's the core mission that the President has been talking about for quite some time. And it's not just over the last 40 days that we've been dealing with this; the President has been speaking about this for years. Number two, and for the American people again, please understand: what the President is having to do now is to fix the foreign policy mess of several presidents when it's come to Iran. In his first term as president, through his sanctions, he had the Iranian government flat on their back. Joe Biden comes in [and] undoes all that. The Iranians were able to reconstitute their economy and, as a result, begin the enrichment process again. So, the President is trying to use every lever possible in order to bring this situation under control once and for all. A nuclear Iran is just simply unacceptable because that is a theocratic regime who is hell-bent on global jihad. They are hell-bent on spreading terror around the globe. That's been their modus operandi for 47 years."
ICYMI: Donalds Joins The Hill Sunday With Chris Stirewalt
Position: The congressman argues that the President should have broad flexibility in military and foreign policy decisions regarding Iran, including pursuing nuclear disarmament and regime change objectives. He opposes the Senate Democratic DHS funding bill, contending it inadequately funds border enforcement and ICE operations, thereby undermining border security and enabling drug trafficking.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing military involvement in Iran and the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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"I think you have to give the President a wide latitude in not only his words, but in how he moves the pieces on the chessboard":
"Well, let's talk about what the President needs right now. And what he needs is maximum flexibility. When you're trying to go through and achieve the objectives that the administration has been very clear in laying out: this is the elimination of the nuclear program, [the] elimination of their ballistic missile threat capability, and then the last one is providing the environment where the Iranian people can depose this theocratic terrorist dictatorship that runs Iran. I think you have to give the President a wide latitude in not only his words, but in how he moves the pieces on the chessboard... The President needs the flexibility to conduct not just military affairs but also foreign policy in order to get the best deal done not just for the United States but for our allies in that region."
"That's what Senate Democrats sent to the House, and we said no":
"That bill was trash, and everybody knows it, because what that bill does is it doesn't fund our Border Patrol agents. It doesn't fund the ICE support agents, so it degrades the mission of ICE. It degrades the mission of being able to secure our Southern border. It actually empowers the drug cartels to start trafficking more and more fentanyl into the United States because of zeroing out those critical procedures—those critical functions of ICE and border agents. Another thing that the Democrats defunded [is] the ability to investigate child sex trafficking and to find the 300,000 kids that the Biden administration lost on purpose with their reckless border security packages. That's what Senate Democrats sent to the House, and we said no."
Position: Congressman Donalds advocates for ending the Senate filibuster, arguing it obstructs legislative progress and prevents compromise. He also criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking DHS funding and calls on the Senate to pass funding legislation to ensure homeland security operations continue.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need to end the Senate filibuster.
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"Where this thing has all fallen apart is in the United States Senate. The House of Representatives has consistently funded all of Homeland Security":
"Speaker Johnson's done his job in [an] exemplary fashion, and I'm not just saying that to back him up. I'm telling you because it's true. It's factual. Where this thing has all fallen apart is in the United States Senate. The House of Representatives has consistently funded all of Homeland Security... Last night, members stayed longer because we made sure that we sent a funding bill for the next sixty days to cover all of the Department of Homeland Security, and that went right back to the Senate. So, I would urge my Senate colleagues, Republican and Democrat, [to] go back to D.C., [and] finish the job so these agents can be paid and so our nation can be safe."
"It's time for the Senate filibuster to end":
"It's time for the Senate filibuster to end. We are witnessing what happens with that; it does not breed compromise. What it breeds is pure obstruction. It's not helping the country. There are many public policy issues that simply cannot be solved because Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats want to oppose Donald Trump and this administration because they want to score political points."
Position: The congressman opposes Democratic efforts to reduce border security funding and limit deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, and criticizes Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over immigration policy.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the declining favorability of Congressional Democrats.
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"They have no policy. They have no solutions":
"They've [Democrats] been trying to defund border security provisions, [and] defund the ability to actually deport criminal illegal aliens from the United States. They've been standing up organized protests to stop federal law enforcement. They have done that and the only thing they care about is impeachments, because they have no sensible policy to actually fix—to be blunt—the issues they created in the United States when they were in full control, when Chuck Schumer was the majority leader of the Senate, and Joe Biden was president of the United States. They have no policy. They have no solutions. But they just have so much Trump derangement syndrome [that] it takes them to doing crazy things like shutting down the Department of Homeland Security and having long-wait lines at airports all across America. That is being brought to us by the Democrat Party."
Position: Congressman Donalds argues that the Senate should pass the SAVE America Act and criticizes Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security. He also advocates for voter ID requirements, stating that voter ID and election security are common-sense measures that should pass easily.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Fox News Live on Fox News Channel to discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the need for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act.
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"The Democrats are trying to play tough. They're trying to play political games while Americans are frustrated. They should just simply do the right thing":
"The reason why the President can send ICE agents in, potentially starting Monday, is because Congress—through 'One Big Beautiful Bill'— funded ICE for the next two years through budget reconciliation. So, the Democrats have shut down Homeland Security. They have long lines in Atlanta, in Houston, in LaGuardia, in JFK, many airports across the country because the Democrats want to defund ICE, which is already funded. This is the stupidest thing going on in America, and it's purely because the Democrats are trying to play tough. They're trying to play political games while Americans are frustrated. They should just simply do the right thing."
"Everybody in the country agrees with voter ID and making sure that Americans, and only Americans, are voting in our elections":
"Mike Lee is 100% correct on this. And once again, look at this issue: everybody in the country agrees with voter ID and making sure that Americans, and only Americans, are voting in our elections. That's common sense. The only group of people who disagree with that are Democrats who are elected in this country because, the truth is, they want our election systems open to fraud and abuse. They don't want to secure the ballots. And who really is disenfranchised is the American voter... This is a very simple issue. It should pass very easily. The only people who oppose it are elected Democrats. I wonder why."
Position: Congressman Donalds argues that Democrats are blocking Department of Homeland Security funding as a political tactic against the Trump administration, and that Republican positions on DHS funding are reasonable while Democratic demands are excessive.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the Democrats' ongoing block of funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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"They [Democrats] are trying to use Homeland Security as a wedge issue against Donald Trump for political power":
"Chuck Schumer is playing politics. I want the American people to understand something: the long lines at these airports, that's because of Chuck Schumer and the radical Democrats, because they are trying to use Homeland Security as a wedge issue against Donald Trump for political power. That's exactly what this is. So, his whole line of 'ask the Republicans' is a joke and a lie. It is not true; it's not real. The White House has actually agreed to a couple of things, [such as] body cameras for ICE agents, etc., but that's not good enough for the Democrats. The Democrats want everything on their list, but newsflash: they're not getting everything on their list. So, the fact that Homeland Security is now shut down, the fact that our TSA agents aren't being paid, you're having longer security lines at airports. Airports are now going to have to start closing down certain terminals because they don't have the manpower to get people through security. Not to mention, border agents are not being paid. That leaves the homeland unsecured. That is because of the radical left and Chuck Schumer. They were defunding the police a couple years ago; now they're defunding the security of this nation because they want to play power politics before the midterm elections. This is sick, and that's why they never deserve to have power again in Washington, D.C., or anywhere else."
Donalds Secures Win For Florida Condo Borrowers And Owners: FHFA Eliminates Limited Review Process
Position: Congressman Donalds supports the elimination of the FHFA's Limited Review process for Florida condominium borrowers, which previously required 25% down payments. He characterizes the policy as outdated and unfair, and credits the change with providing Floridians access to conventional financing with lower down payments (3–5%) comparable to other states.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Director Bill Pulte of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) led the effort to successfully eliminate the restrictive Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Limited Review process for condominium borrowers and owners in the State of Florida.
For decades, Florida condominium borrowers and owners have been harshly subject to a 25% down payment — a rate significantly higher than those applied in other states under the same Limited Review lending process. An extensive evaluation of the Limited Review process by the FHFA concluded that the program disproportionately burdened consumers and penalized owners in Florida.
By returning to the traditional underwriting process and simplifying access to documentation, lenders will be able to provide conventional financing options in a far more efficient manner. Floridians will now have access to the same nationwide traditional lending terms with down payments ranging from 3% to 5%. Congressman Donalds released the following statement:
"For the last 17 years, the Florida condo market has been singled out and subjected to overly burdensome Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac restrictions that don’t apply to any other state in the country. These 2008 policies are not only outdated and unfair to the Sunshine State, but they are an unnecessary barrier to condo financing and have limited the available housing options for Floridians. I want to thank Director Pulte for his leadership and his decisive action to ensure prospective condo owners in Florida are subject to the same terms and conditions as the rest of the nation."
See video summarizing the Donalds-FHFA action HERE.
What This Means For You:
This change effectively retires the remaining geographic restrictions that apply to the state of Florida. Geographic restrictions remain in effect until the Limited Review process is retired on August 3, 2026.
Lenders may implement the retirement of Limited Review immediately, but must do so for all loan applications dated on or after Aug. 3, 2026.
Established projects previously eligible for Limited Review must now be reviewed using the Full Review process or, when applicable, the Waiver of Project Review process in Selling Guide B4-2.1-02 Waiver of Project Review.
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Position: Congressman Donalds expresses support for the Trump administration's approach to Iran and Cuba, criticizing Democratic opposition to Iran policy as politically motivated and voicing support for pressure on the Cuban regime to negotiate or cede power.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined The Evening Edit on Fox Business Network to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, his opposition to the Communist dictatorship in Cuba, and his unwavering support for the Cuban people.
Watch the full interview here.
"The Democrats, once again, like to just change their opinions simply because they just want to oppose Donald Trump":
"My reaction is that the Democrats, once again, like to just change their opinions simply because they just want to oppose Donald Trump. They don't want to have a consistent policy when it comes to Iran and the threat that they impose, not just to Israel, but to the Middle East, and quite frankly to most of the region, going past just the Middle East, even into Europe, our allies in Europe. They would rather play politics with what's going on as opposed to doing the right thing, and that is actually standing behind the President, standing with him on this endeavor... The Democrats don't care about common sense. They only care about political positioning. And you can see it very clearly from what Obama and Joe Biden, and Chuck Schumer were saying then compared to what the Democrats are saying now."
"It's time for the Cuban regime to come in and try to cut a deal and find a way to live in harmony and peace":
"I support the President in that endeavor. The Cuban regime has been a communist dictatorship that has taken away liberty from Cubans who are obviously still on that island, and so many more that 1.6 million that fled to Florida to basically have freedom in the United States from that communist regime. It's time for them to go away. They definitely can't sustain themselves, especially now that Venezuela that situation is under control because of the leadership of President Trump and our Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. It's time for the Cuban regime to come in and try to cut a deal and find a way to live in harmony and peace. But it's not going to be with a communist dictatorship 90 miles off the coast of Florida. It's going to be with having an open society based upon individual liberty and property rights that respects the dignity of all people. That's the future for Cuba. The current regime can either negotiate or, quite frankly, they can die on the vine."
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.HOUSE FREEDOM FUNDLeadership2 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports conservative House candidates and Republican priorities aligned with fiscal and social conservative principles.AI$19,900
2.MOONEY-DONALDS JFCLeadership2 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — directs contributions to allied Republican candidates and party priorities.AI$18,369
3.CLUB FOR GROWTH PACIdeological2 contributionsFiscal-conservative PAC focused on free-market economics and limited government. Backs candidates supporting lower taxes, reduced spending, and deregulation across both parties.AI$15,274
4.LEAN FORWARD AMERICA FUNDIdeological1 contributionProgressive advocacy PAC — supports candidates and causes aligned with forward-looking Democratic and progressive policy priorities.AI$12,744
5.AIPAC PACIdeological1 contributionPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$12,540
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.INDELIBLE$7,000
2.ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$7,000
3.DEASON CAPITAL SERVICES$6,600
4.INDELIBLE SOLUTIONS$3,500
5.CLOTINE CAPITAL$3,500
6.PRESIDENT$3,500
7.ANDREESEN HOROWITZ$3,500
8.CORRENTE CO INC$3,500
9.FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP$3,300
10.AG HILL PARTNERS$3,300
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
