Rand Paul
Sen · Republican · KY
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
Rand Paul's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Rand Paul vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Rand Paul broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Rand Paul's voting record?
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) earned a 99% ILA score for 2025, ranking among the strongest defenders of limited-government principles in Congress. Rand Paul was named a Champion of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 90% or higher on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Rand Paul's lifetime ILA score averages 99%. Rand Paul serves Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Rand Paul with limited-government principles?
Rand Paul earned a 99% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Champion of Limited Government by ILA. Rand Paul ranks among the strongest defenders of limited-government principles.
What is Rand Paul's ILA score?
Rand Paul has a 99% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Rand Paul's lifetime average is 99%.
Has Rand Paul received recognition from ILA?
Rand Paul was named a Champion of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 90% or higher on the ILA scorecard.