Lance Gooden on Spending & Budget

RepublicanTX

Spending & Budget159 votes · 33.1/100 consistent

Fiscal expansionFiscal restraint

748 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Spending & Budget. 159 of them counted toward the score above: 73 toward “Fiscal expansion” and 86 toward “Fiscal restraint”.

The other 589 did not count: 588 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

Date	What was voted on	Voted	Counted as
2026-07-22	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036H.Con.Res. 113 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-07-21	Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesH.R. 9770 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-07-15	National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-07-15	National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2026-07-15	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-07-15	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2026-07-15	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2026-07-15	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-07-15	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8595 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-07-14	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act; (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 9237) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act; and (H.R. 1181) Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActH.Res. 1423 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-07-14	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act; (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 9237) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act; and (H.R. 1181) Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActH.Res. 1423 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-06-04	Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027H.R. 8646 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-06-04	Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027H.R. 8646 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2026-06-03	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8646) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 7726) Stop Child Care Scams Act; (H.R. 7892) No Aid for Ghost Students Act; and (H.R. 8872) Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF ActH.Res. 1333 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-06-03	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8646) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; (H.R. 7726) Stop Child Care Scams Act; (H.R. 7892) No Aid for Ghost Students Act; and (H.R. 8872) Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF ActH.Res. 1333 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-05-15	Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposesH.R. 8469 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-05-15	Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.H.R. 8469 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-04-29	Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035S.Con.Res. 33 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-03-27	Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026H.Res. 1142 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-03-27	Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026H.Res. 1142 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-03-26	Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActH.R. 8029 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-03-26	Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActH.R. 8029 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2026-03-18	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal GovernmentH.J.Res. 139 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Fiscal restraint
2026-03-05	Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7744 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-03-05	Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7744 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2026-03-04	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 1095 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-03-04	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 1095 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-02-03	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-22	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-22	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-22	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-22	Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposesH.R. 7147 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-22	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposesH.Res. 1014 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-22	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; and for other purposesH.Res. 1014 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-14	Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7006 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-14	Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7006 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-14	Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 7006 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-14	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026H.Res. 992 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-14	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026H.Res. 992 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-12	AGOA Extension ActH.R. 6500 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Nay	Direction not readable
2026-01-08	Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 6938 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-08	Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 6938 · 119th Congress · On Retaining Divisions B and C	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-08	Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 6938 · 119th Congress · On Retaining Division A	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2026-01-07	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 977 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2026-01-07	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 977 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-11-12	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026H.R. 5371 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-11-12	Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 873 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-11-12	Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposesH.Res. 873 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-19	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026H.R. 5371 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-09-19	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026H.R. 5371 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2025-09-17	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk; and for other purposesH.Res. 722 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-17	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk; and for other purposesH.Res. 722 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-11	Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 3944 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-09-04	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-09-04	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2025-09-04	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-04	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-04	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4553 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4553 the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106; and for other purposesH.Res. 672 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-09-03	Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4553 the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106; and for other purposesH.Res. 672 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-18	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 4016 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-07-16	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; and (S. 1582) GENIUS ActH.Res. 580 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-07-16	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; and (S. 1582) GENIUS ActH.Res. 580 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Reconsider	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-07-15	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; and (S. 1582) GENIUS ActH.Res. 580 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-07-15	Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633) CLARITY Act; (H.R. 1919) Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; and (S. 1582) GENIUS ActH.Res. 580 · 119th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-07-03	One Big Beautiful Bill ActH.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-06-25	Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 3944 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-06-25	Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 3944 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2025-06-25	Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026H.R. 3944 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-06-12	Rescissions ActH.R. 4 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal restraint
2025-06-12	Rescissions ActH.R. 4 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal restraint
2025-05-22	One Big Beautiful ActH.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-05-22	One Big Beautiful ActH.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Direction not readable
2025-04-30	Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ’Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”H.J.Res. 89 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Direction not readable
2025-04-10	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-03-11	Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 1968 · 119th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2025-03-11	Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 1968 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion
2025-02-25	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2024-12-20	American Relief Act, 2025H.R. 10545 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Nay	Fiscal restraint
2024-12-19	American Relief ActH.R. 10515 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2024-12-11	Increasing Baseline Updates ActH.R. 9716 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2024-09-25	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 9747 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Nay	Fiscal restraint
2024-09-18	Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025H.R. 9494 · 118th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Fiscal expansion
2024-09-18	Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025H.R. 9494 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Recommit	Nay	Fiscal expansion

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Fiscal expansion / Fiscal restraint axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.