Jim Banks
Sen · Republican · IN
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Jim Banks's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Jim Banks vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Jim Banks broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Jim Banks's voting record?
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) earned a 86% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Jim Banks was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Jim Banks's lifetime ILA score averages 88%. Jim Banks serves Indiana in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Jim Banks with limited-government principles?
Jim Banks earned a 86% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Jim Banks cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Jim Banks's ILA score?
Jim Banks has a 86% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Jim Banks's lifetime average is 88%.
Has Jim Banks received recognition from ILA?
Jim Banks was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.