Immigration policy determines who can come to the United States, how they get here, and what happens to those already here.
Immigration policy addresses who can enter and remain in the United States and under what conditions. Some support welcoming policies that create clear pathways to legal status, prioritize family reunification, and maintain a humanitarian asylum system. Others believe stricter border enforcement and reduced immigration levels are necessary to protect national security and American workers.
Higher scores (+) — Voted for broader immigration access — supporting pathways to citizenship, refugee admissions, and reducing deportation priorities.
Lower scores (−) — Voted for stricter immigration enforcement — supporting border wall funding, reduced legal immigration, and faster deportations.
Recent legislation that contributed to politician scores on this issue:
Would provide legal status or citizenship for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Passed the House multiple times; blocked in the Senate.
Multiple votes on emergency appropriations for physical barriers and enforcement personnel at the southern border.
Bipartisan Senate border security bill that included stricter asylum rules. Collapsed after political opposition.
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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