Ted Budd
Sen · Republican · NC
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
Ted Budd's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Ted Budd vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Ted Budd broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Ted Budd's voting record?
Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) earned a 85% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Ted Budd 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, Ted Budd's lifetime ILA score averages 83%. Ted Budd serves North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Ted Budd with limited-government principles?
Ted Budd earned a 85% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Ted Budd cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Ted Budd's ILA score?
Ted Budd has a 85% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Ted Budd's lifetime average is 83%.
Has Ted Budd received recognition from ILA?
Ted Budd was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.