Accountability record

Where Rick Scott stands on National debt

Statements, legislative actions, and public records—shown with the sources behind them.

Rick Scott

FL · U.S. Senate

Where they stand

Scott has supported targeted recovery of wasted or unused public funds for debt reduction, protecting national-defense funding while reducing debt, preventing federal default, and treating debt reduction as necessary alongside addressing inflation.

Position details

Treat inflation—not the national-debt total—as the main limit
Opposes
In a statement dated March 15, 2024, Scott opposed treating the national-debt total as irrelevant, saying that the budget should be balanced and the debt paid down in response to inflation.
The statement did not identify the specific spending cuts, revenues, or rules he would use to achieve a balanced budget.
Source for this position
- Sen rick scott issues weekly update on biden s inflation crisis · Mar 15, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Protect national defense while reducing the national debt elsewhere
Supports
In a statement dated March 7, 2024, Scott supported protecting national-defense funding while seeking to pay down the debt.
The statement focused on ending earmarks and did not establish a comprehensive spending plan or positions on taxes, entitlement reform, or debt-ceiling rules.
Source for this position
- Sen scott reckless earmarks betray taxpayers and must be stopped · Mar 7, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Cut waste, fraud, unused funds, and unneeded assets first
Supports
Scott has supported recovering money wasted through fraud, as well as returning unused or unneeded public funds, for debt reduction.
Statements dated 2023, 2024, and 2026 establish support for targeted recovery of unused or wasted funds; they do not establish a complete debt plan or require these steps to precede tax increases or earned-benefit changes.
Sources for this position

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Prevent default and end recurring debt-ceiling crises
Supports
In a statement dated January 25, 2023, Scott supported eliminating the threat of federal default and endorsing measures intended to ensure critical payments and avoid default.
This establishes support for preventing default but does not establish support for abolishing the debt ceiling or for unconditional increases in borrowing authority.
Source for this position
- Senator rick scott leads colleagues in reintroducing full faith and credit act to address federal debt crisis · Jan 25, 2023 (opens in a new tab)

How we reached this answer

This answer uses the specific statements and actions below. We consider what each bill or vote actually did; a bill number by itself is not treated as a position.

What they said

“My Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act holds states accountable by clawing back every dime wasted on fraud and redirecting these funds to pay off our national debt, getting us one step closer to balancing our budget and making sure every American's tax dollars are used to benefit them.”
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“This is why we need to balance the budget and pay down the debt.”
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We checked 155 of 155 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.

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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Voted to pass the billApr 23, 2026
Voted to pass the full bill.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 23, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 22, 2026
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteApr 21, 2026
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 33 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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CosponsorApr 13, 2026
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S. 3259 · RECAPTURE Act
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What they’ve saidMar 10, 2026· Official statement
Sen rick scott takes action to claw back taxpayer dollars wasted on fraud
“My Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act holds states accountable by clawing back every dime wasted on fraud and redirecting these funds to pay off our national debt, getting us one step closer to balancing our budget and making sure every American's tax dollars are used to benefit them.”
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SponsoredFeb 26, 2026
Sponsored the bill.
S. 3951 · Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026
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CosponsorFeb 11, 2026
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S. 766 · Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
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CosponsorJan 13, 2026
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S. 3166 · Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act
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What they’ve saidDec 11, 2025· Press release
Sen rick scott backs bill for balanced budget constitutional amendment
“In the past five years alone, our nation has added $11 TRILLION to our now $38 TRILLION national debt”
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CosponsorDec 9, 2025
Joined the bill as a cosponsor.
S.J.Res. 97 · A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Recorded voteSep 16, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of S.CON.RES.22: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
S.Con.Res. 22 · A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Voted to pass the billAug 1, 2025
Voted to pass the full bill.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteAug 1, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteJul 23, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteJul 22, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Recorded voteJul 22, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.R.3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R. 3944 · Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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What they’ve saidJul 1, 2025· Official statement
Sen rick scott we must keep working with president trump to make america great again
“I am hopeful provisions of this bill and the additional revenue from the president's tariff implementation will offset the wasteful Democrat spending we have yet to undo and reduce the more than two trillion-dollars in annual deficit spending we see.”
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Original cosponsorJun 9, 2025
Joined as an original cosponsor.
S. 1991 · Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
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Voted to pass the billApr 5, 2025
Voted to pass the full bill.
H.Con.Res. 14 · Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteApr 3, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of H.CON.RES.14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
H.Con.Res. 14 · Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Voted to pass the billFeb 21, 2025
Voted to pass the full bill.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 21, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 20, 2025
Rick Scott voted against final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Recorded voteFeb 19, 2025
Rick Scott voted for final passage of SCONRES7: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
S.Con.Res. 7 · An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Original cosponsorFeb 6, 2025
Joined as an original cosponsor.
S. 485 · Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
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Original cosponsorJan 22, 2025
Joined as an original cosponsor.
S. 181 · A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets.
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SponsoredJan 14, 2025
Sponsored the bill.
S. 88 · No Budget, No Pay Act
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What they’ve saidJul 19, 2024· Press release
As debt approaches 35 trillion sen rick scott shares weekly update on biden s inflation crisis introduces solutions to national debt disa…
“While Washington's wasteful spending is fueling our massive $35 trillion national debt, our net interest costs total nearly $900 billion-that is more than our defense budget wasted with no return for American taxpayers. It is unsustainable and irresponsible.”
“While Washington's wasteful spending is fueling our massive $35 trillion national debt, our net interest costs total nearly $900 billion-that is more than our defense budget wasted with no return for American taxpayers.”
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What they’ve saidMar 15, 2024· Press release
Sen rick scott issues weekly update on biden s inflation crisis
“This is why we need to balance the budget and pay down the debt.”
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What they’ve saidMar 7, 2024· Official statement
Sen scott reckless earmarks betray taxpayers and must be stopped
“Earmarks cannot continue if Congress is serious about both paying down the debt and actually protecting the things that really matter to American families - like funding our national defense and protecting and preserving the benefits of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.”
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What they’ve saidJan 25, 2023· Official statement
Senator rick scott leads colleagues in reintroducing full faith and credit act to address federal debt crisis
“I'm fighting to eliminate the threat of default”
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What they’ve saidJan 20, 2023· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
“I once again urge you to make a commitment to returning unused and unneeded COVID stimulus dollars”
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