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Turner, Sylvester

D TX-18 house

Official profile: https://www.congress.gov/member/sylvester-turner/T000489

Congress bioguide ID: T000489

Issue positions (current Congress)

Nearest impartial position on each issue, inferred from Yea/Nay votes and each bill's stance map (what a Yea vs Nay advances). This is not a Support/Oppose score for the issue topic. Unmapped counts are real votes that still lack a catalog mapping — not non-votes. See Methodology.

Social Security & Medicare

Nearest position: Protect current benefit structure

Confidence: medium · 3 mapped votes · 1 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 2protect-benefits-status
  • 1delivery-and-integrity

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 1Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Education

Nearest position: Tied: Gender-identity-inclusive participation · Sex-based athletics eligibility

Confidence: low · 2 mapped votes · 3 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 1sex-based-sports-eligibility
  • 1gender-identity-inclusive-participation

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 3Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Inflation & Cost of Living

Nearest position: Direct household cost relief

Confidence: medium · 3 mapped votes · 2 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 2household-relief
  • 1macro-tight-policy

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 2Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Gun Policy

Nearest position: Catalog gap — 5 real Yea/Nay votes on this issue could not be mapped to a catalog position (not an absence).

Confidence: none · 0 mapped votes · 5 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 5Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Voting & Elections

Nearest position: Catalog gap — 3 real Yea/Nay votes on this issue could not be mapped to a catalog position (not an absence).

Confidence: none · 0 mapped votes · 3 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 3Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Nearest position: Tougher penalties and enforcement

Confidence: medium · 5 mapped votes · 5 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 3tougher-penalties-enforcement
  • 2status-quo-reject-change

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 5Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Public Lands & Wildlife

Nearest position: Conservation and preservation first

Confidence: medium · 9 mapped votes

  • 7conservation-preservation-first
  • 2access-multiple-use

Veterans Affairs

Nearest position: Expand benefits and access

Confidence: medium · 3 mapped votes

  • 3expand-benefits-access

Housing

Nearest position: Catalog gap — 1 real Yea/Nay vote on this issue could not be mapped to a catalog position (not an absence).

Confidence: none · 0 mapped votes · 1 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 1Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Regulation & Agency Oversight

Nearest position: Process, transparency, and reporting

Confidence: high · 24 mapped votes

  • 11process-transparency-reporting
  • 5preserve-agency-rules
  • 4status-quo-reject-change
  • 3deregulatory-burden-reduction
  • 1disapprove-nullify-rules

Taxes & Government Spending

Nearest position: Status quo / reject this change

Confidence: high · 12 mapped votes · 2 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 4status-quo-reject-change
  • 3lower-taxes-constrain-spend
  • 2process-fiscal-rules
  • 2revenue-for-programs
  • 1targeted-incentives

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 2Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Healthcare

Nearest position: Catalog gap — 10 real Yea/Nay votes on this issue could not be mapped to a catalog position (not an absence).

Confidence: none · 0 mapped votes · 10 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 10Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Congressional Procedure

Nearest position: Protect minority rights and open deliberation

Confidence: medium · 9 mapped votes · 5 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 8protect-minority-deliberation
  • 1adopt-majority-agenda-rules

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 5Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Foreign Policy & Sanctions

Nearest position: Status quo / reject this change

Confidence: medium · 7 mapped votes

  • 3status-quo-reject-change
  • 2engagement-diplomacy-aid
  • 1sanctions-pressure
  • 1democracy-human-rights-abroad

Abortion & Reproductive Policy

Nearest position: Tied: Federal protections for access · Federal restrictions or limited federal funding

Confidence: low · 2 mapped votes · 5 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 1protect-access
  • 1restrict-federal-role

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 5Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Immigration & Border

Nearest position: Tied: Incremental or status-quo oriented · Status quo / reject this change

Confidence: medium · 8 mapped votes · 4 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 3incremental-status-quo
  • 3status-quo-reject-change
  • 1legal-pathways-asylum
  • 1enforcement-deterrence

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 4Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Energy & Climate

Nearest position: Accelerate clean-energy transition

Confidence: high · 11 mapped votes · 4 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

  • 6accelerate-clean-transition
  • 2status-quo-reject-change
  • 2expand-domestic-production
  • 1reliability-affordability

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 4Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Defense & National Security

Nearest position: Acquisition reform and efficiency

Confidence: low · 1 mapped vote

  • 1acquisition-reform-efficiency

Labor & Employment

Nearest position: Catalog gap — 7 real Yea/Nay votes on this issue could not be mapped to a catalog position (not an absence).

Confidence: none · 0 mapped votes · 7 unmapped (cast, not linked to a position)

Unmapped by reason (catalog / mapping gaps — not non-votes):

  • 7Issue tagged but stance map has no entry for this issue

Issue positions (tenure / cumulative)

IssueNearest positionMappedUnmapped (cast)Confidence
EducationGender-identity-inclusive participation · Sex-based athletics eligibility23low
Regulation & Agency OversightProcess, transparency, and reporting240high
Public Lands & WildlifeConservation and preservation first90medium
Immigration & BorderIncremental or status-quo oriented · Status quo / reject this change84medium
Defense & National SecurityAcquisition reform and efficiency10low
HousingCatalog gap (1 vote cast, not yet mapped)01none
Labor & EmploymentCatalog gap (7 votes cast, not yet mapped)07none
Inflation & Cost of LivingDirect household cost relief32medium
Taxes & Government SpendingStatus quo / reject this change122high
Congressional ProcedureProtect minority rights and open deliberation95medium
Social Security & MedicareProtect current benefit structure31medium
Foreign Policy & SanctionsStatus quo / reject this change70medium
Veterans AffairsExpand benefits and access30medium
Energy & ClimateAccelerate clean-energy transition114high
Voting & ElectionsCatalog gap (3 votes cast, not yet mapped)03none
Abortion & Reproductive PolicyFederal protections for access · Federal restrictions or limited federal funding25low
Gun PolicyCatalog gap (5 votes cast, not yet mapped)05none
Criminal Justice & Public SafetyTougher penalties and enforcement55medium
HealthcareCatalog gap (10 votes cast, not yet mapped)010none

Vote history

PositionRollQuestionOfficial
Jeffrieshouse #2Election of the SpeakerRoll call
Yeahouse #14 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #30 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Nayhouse #38 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Yeahouse #43 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #51 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call
Nayhouse #52 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Nayhouse #53 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #54 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #55 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #46 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Nayhouse #47 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call
Yeahouse #16 · BillOn Motion to RecommitRoll call
Yeahouse #22 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #23 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #24 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #25 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #26 · BillOn Motion to RecommitRoll call
Nayhouse #27 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #28 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #29 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #3 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Nayhouse #31 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call
Yeahouse #32 · BillOn Agreeing to the AmendmentRoll call
Nayhouse #33 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #34 · BillOn Motion to RecommitRoll call
Yeahouse #35 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #36 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call
Yeahouse #37 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #4 · BillOn Motion to Commit with InstructionsRoll call
Nayhouse #42 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #44 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #48 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #49 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #5 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call
Nayhouse #50 · BillOn Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedRoll call
Nayhouse #17 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #18 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #19 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedRoll call
Nayhouse #20 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Nayhouse #21 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call
Presenthouse #1Call by StatesRoll call
Yeahouse #10 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #11 · BillOn Motion to RecommitRoll call
Nayhouse #12 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #13 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #15 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Nayhouse #6 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Nayhouse #41 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #8 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Yeahouse #9 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #39 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call
Yeahouse #40 · BillOn Motion to RecommitRoll call
Nayhouse #7 · BillOn PassageRoll call
Yeahouse #45 · BillOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassRoll call
Nayhouse #56 · BillOn Ordering the Previous QuestionRoll call
Nayhouse #57 · BillOn Agreeing to the ResolutionRoll call