Derek Schmidt
Rep · Republican · District 2 · KS

Where they stand
Every rated House 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
Derek Schmidt's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Derek Schmidt vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Derek Schmidt broke from the Republican majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Derek Schmidt's voting record?
Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2) earned a 86% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Derek Schmidt was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Derek Schmidt represents Kansas's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is Derek Schmidt with limited-government principles?
Derek Schmidt earned a 86% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Derek Schmidt cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Derek Schmidt's ILA score?
Derek Schmidt has a 86% ILA score for 2025.
Has Derek Schmidt received recognition from ILA?
Derek Schmidt was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.