Sort the Senate by Ideology

By Peter Bell February 21, 2013

Hotline On Call February 21, 2013

Broun Logs Surprisingly Moderate Score in Vote Ratings

By Sarah Mimms

Rep. Paul Broun stands out among his fellow Republicans in the Georgia delegation, many of whom are considering challenging him for Sen. Saxby Chambliss' seat in 2014. Broun was the first -- and so far only -- to announce a bid for the Senate. He has received perhaps the most national media attention, though the bulk of it has centered on his sometimes controversial rhetoric. And he is by far the least conservative, according to National Journal 's 2012 Vote Ratings. Read more »

Hotline On Call February 21, 2013

Facing Primary Threat, Graham Rated 33rd Most Conservative

By Sarah Mimms

Already facing the prospect of a primary challenge in 2014, National Journal 's 2012 Vote Ratings are hardly good news for Sen. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., placing him in the bottom third of Republican senators when it comes to a conservative voting record. Read more »

Hotline On Call February 21, 2013

Vote Ratings Show Large Gap Between King, Latham

By Alex Brown

Rep. Steve King 's " Todd Akin problem" isn't limited to potentially destructive soundbites. Read more »

Hotline On Call February 21, 2013

Tom Udall Ties as Most Liberal Senator of 2012

By Scott Bland

Not so long ago, being labeled the "most liberal senator" might have been a problem for Sen. Tom Udall. Read more »

February 21, 2013

How House Demographics Affect Ideology in One Chart

Male lawmakers are more conservative than their female counterparts. It's the same whether looking at the House or the Senate. Read more »

Hotline On Call February 21, 2013

Senate Candidate Lynch Rated Most Conservative Rep. in Mass.

By Kevin Brennan

Since Rep. Stephen Lynch , D-Mass., launched his campaign last month for the Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry , a common knock on his candidacy has been that he is too moderate to win a Democratic primary in a deep-blue state against his more liberal colleague, Rep. Edward Markey . Read more »