Benjamin L. Cardin
Sen · Democrat · MD
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
Benjamin L. Cardin's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Benjamin L. Cardin vs. the Democrat median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Benjamin L. Cardin broke from the Democrat majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin's voting record?
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) earned a 5% ILA score for 2024, far out of step with limited-government principles. Across 3 years rated, Benjamin L. Cardin's lifetime ILA score averages 4%. Benjamin L. Cardin serves Maryland in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Benjamin L. Cardin with limited-government principles?
Benjamin L. Cardin earned a 5% ILA score in 2024. Benjamin L. Cardin is far out of step with limited-government principles.
What is Benjamin L. Cardin's ILA score?
Benjamin L. Cardin has a 5% ILA score for 2024. Across 3 years rated, Benjamin L. Cardin's lifetime average is 4%.
Where does Benjamin L. Cardin serve?
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) serves Maryland in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.