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| − | '''House Freedom Caucus''' is a group of about 32 [[conservative]] [[U.S. House of Representatives|Congressional Representatives]].<ref name="538 article">[https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/should-the-freedom-caucus-be-afraid-of-donald-trump/ Analysis by Five Thirty Eight].</ref> It is essentially a conservative version of the much larger [[Republican]] Study Committee. Members have often clashed with [[GOP]] leadership. | + | '''House Freedom Caucus''' is a group of about 32 [[conservative]] [[U.S. House of Representatives|Congressional Representatives]].<ref name="538 article">[https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/should-the-freedom-caucus-be-afraid-of-donald-trump/ Analysis by Five Thirty Eight].</ref> It is essentially a conservative version of the much larger [[Republican]] Study Committee. Members have often clashed with [[GOP]] leadership. They have been the strongest defenders in Congress of U.S. President [[Donald Trump]].<ref>Andrews, Natalie; Wise, Lindsay (November 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-freedom-caucus-emerges-as-trumps-main-defender-11573214400 House Freedom Caucus Emerges as Trump’s Main Defender]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 8, 2019.</ref> |
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In practice, however, the House Freedom Caucus has become heavily influenced by big-money individuals and organizations, such as the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[Club for Growth]], and the [[Koch brothers]], none of which have a [[pro-life]] agenda. The House Freedom Caucus blocked the [[ObamaCare]] repeal bill that also would have defunded [[Planned Parenthood]]. They insisted on provisions, such as dropping the essential medical services requirements of ObamaCare, which would make the bill unacceptable to moderate Republicans. In response, on March 30, 2017, President Trump tweeted an attack on the Freedom Caucus telling them to "get on the team and fast."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/847435163143454723|title=realDonaldTrump|date=March 30, 2017|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}</ref> | In practice, however, the House Freedom Caucus has become heavily influenced by big-money individuals and organizations, such as the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[Club for Growth]], and the [[Koch brothers]], none of which have a [[pro-life]] agenda. The House Freedom Caucus blocked the [[ObamaCare]] repeal bill that also would have defunded [[Planned Parenthood]]. They insisted on provisions, such as dropping the essential medical services requirements of ObamaCare, which would make the bill unacceptable to moderate Republicans. In response, on March 30, 2017, President Trump tweeted an attack on the Freedom Caucus telling them to "get on the team and fast."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/847435163143454723|title=realDonaldTrump|date=March 30, 2017|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| − | "I hope the President will bear in mind that the freedom caucus is going to provide the bulwark of the support the President needs on things like border security, trade agreements and making sure that the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not resurface in a different shape or fashion," Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks told CNN. | + | "I hope the President will bear in mind that the freedom caucus is going to provide the bulwark of the support the President needs on things like border security, trade agreements and making sure that the [[Trans-Pacific Partnership]] does not resurface in a different shape or fashion," Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks told CNN. |
| − | "Our support is going to be necessary for tax cuts and for the protection of free enterprise. So we're not always going to agree, but there are some major issues going forward where the President will need our support and I hope he will bear that in mind," Brooks said.<ref>{{cite news|url= | + | "Our support is going to be necessary for tax cuts and for the protection of free enterprise. So we're not always going to agree, but there are some major issues going forward where the President will need our support and I hope he will bear that in mind," Brooks said.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/31/politics/donald-trump-white-house-presidency/index.html|title=The Russia/Flynn/Freedom Caucus vortex of questions and tension at the White House|first=Stephen |last=Collinson|work=CNN|date=April 1, 2017|accessdate=April 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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|[[Mark Meadows]] of North Carolina | |[[Mark Meadows]] of North Carolina | ||
| − | |successfully forced [[John Boehner]] out as [[Speaker]] | + | |successfully forced [[John Boehner]] out as [[Speaker]]. Supported [[Ted Cruz]] in the primary and Trump in the general.<ref>http://wlos.com/news/connect-to-congress/connect-to-congress-rep-mark-meadows-05-11-2016</ref> |
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|[[Justin Amash]] of Michigan | |[[Justin Amash]] of Michigan | ||
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|[[Brian Babin]] of Texas (36th District - East Texas) | |[[Brian Babin]] of Texas (36th District - East Texas) | ||
| − | |[[Ted Cruz]] supporter | + | |[[Ted Cruz]] supporter during the primary. Endorsed Trump during the general.<ref name="gilmermirror.com">http://www.gilmermirror.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Patrick+Announces+Expanded+Trump+Texas+Team%20&id=27283168&instance=secondary_stories_left_column</ref> |
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|[[Rod Blum]] of Iowa | |[[Rod Blum]] of Iowa | ||
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|[[Ken Buck]] of Colorado | |[[Ken Buck]] of Colorado | ||
| − | |Called Trump a | + | |Called Trump a “fraud,” but later endorsed him <ref>http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/07/21/bucks-appeal-we-must-support-donald-trump/</ref> |
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|[[Warren Davidson]] of Colorado | |[[Warren Davidson]] of Colorado | ||
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|[[Jody Hice]] of Georgia | |[[Jody Hice]] of Georgia | ||
| − | |Silent about Trump | + | |Silent about Trump during the primary, but campaigned for him in the general.<ref>http://accesswdun.com/article/2016/9/445965/10-georgia-congressional-members-on-leadership-team-for-trump</ref> |
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|[[Jim Jordan]] of Ohio | |[[Jim Jordan]] of Ohio | ||
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|[[Ted Poe]] of Texas | |[[Ted Poe]] of Texas | ||
| − | |Praised Trump, resigned in late March from the Freedom Caucus due to the group's opposition of the ObamaCare replacement bill<ref>King, Robert (March 26, 2017). [ | + | |Praised Trump, resigned in late March from the Freedom Caucus due to the group's opposition of the ObamaCare replacement bill<ref>King, Robert (March 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/freedom-caucus-member-ted-poe-leaves-group-after-healthcare-bill-debacle/article/2618495 Freedom Caucus member Ted Poe leaves group after healthcare bill debacle]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 26, 2017.</ref> |
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|[[Bill Posey]] of Florida | |[[Bill Posey]] of Florida | ||
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|[[Mark Sanford]] of South Carolina | |[[Mark Sanford]] of South Carolina | ||
| − | | | + | |Halfheartedly endorsed Trump<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/opinion/i-support-you-donald-trump-now-release-your-tax-returns.html</ref> |
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|[[David Schweikert]] of Arizona | |[[David Schweikert]] of Arizona | ||
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|[[Randy Weber]] of Texas | |[[Randy Weber]] of Texas | ||
| − | | | + | |Endorsed Trump during the general<ref name="gilmermirror.com"/> |
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|[[Ted Yoho]] of Florida | |[[Ted Yoho]] of Florida | ||
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*[http://heavy.com/news/2017/03/who-are-the-members-of-house-freedom-caucus-list-of-representatives-do-not-support-health-care-bill-donald-trump/ Who Are the Members of the House Freedom Caucus?] | *[http://heavy.com/news/2017/03/who-are-the-members-of-house-freedom-caucus-list-of-representatives-do-not-support-health-care-bill-donald-trump/ Who Are the Members of the House Freedom Caucus?] | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, November 8, 2019
House Freedom Caucus is a group of about 32 conservative Congressional Representatives.[1] It is essentially a conservative version of the much larger Republican Study Committee. Members have often clashed with GOP leadership. They have been the strongest defenders in Congress of U.S. President Donald Trump.[2]
The House Freedom Caucus mission reads:
| “ | The House Freedom Caucus gives a voice to countless Americans who feel that Washington does not represent them. We support open, accountable and limited government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and policies that promote the liberty, safety and prosperity of all Americans. | ” |
In practice, however, the House Freedom Caucus has become heavily influenced by big-money individuals and organizations, such as the Heritage Foundation, Club for Growth, and the Koch brothers, none of which have a pro-life agenda. The House Freedom Caucus blocked the ObamaCare repeal bill that also would have defunded Planned Parenthood. They insisted on provisions, such as dropping the essential medical services requirements of ObamaCare, which would make the bill unacceptable to moderate Republicans. In response, on March 30, 2017, President Trump tweeted an attack on the Freedom Caucus telling them to "get on the team and fast."[3]
"I hope the President will bear in mind that the freedom caucus is going to provide the bulwark of the support the President needs on things like border security, trade agreements and making sure that the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not resurface in a different shape or fashion," Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks told CNN. "Our support is going to be necessary for tax cuts and for the protection of free enterprise. So we're not always going to agree, but there are some major issues going forward where the President will need our support and I hope he will bear that in mind," Brooks said.[4]
Membership analyzed
For a different but more detailed analysis by FiveThirtyEight, see this footnote below.[1]
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Mark Meadows of North Carolina | successfully forced John Boehner out as Speaker. Supported Ted Cruz in the primary and Trump in the general.[5] |
| Justin Amash of Michigan | pro-life libertarian who is anti-Trump, and who responded to Trump on March 30, 2017: "It didn't take long for the swamp to drain @realDonaldTrump. No shame, Mr. President. Almost everyone succumbs to the D.C. Establishment."[6] |
| Brian Babin of Texas (36th District - East Texas) | Ted Cruz supporter during the primary. Endorsed Trump during the general.[7] |
| Rod Blum of Iowa | strong Trump supporter |
| Dave Brat of Virginia | ousted second-in-line for Speaker, Eric Cantor, in his primary in 2014; Brat supported Trump |
| Jim Bridenstine of Oklahoma | Campaigned for Ted Cruz but then supported Trump |
| Mo Brooks of Alabama | Said he vote Republican, without endorsing Trump |
| Ken Buck of Colorado | Called Trump a “fraud,” but later endorsed him [8] |
| Warren Davidson of Colorado | Has agreed with Trump 100% of the time |
| Ron DeSantis of Florida | In May 2016 he endorsed Trump |
| Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee | Endorsed Trump early, in March 2016 |
| Jeff Duncan | One of the first officials to endorse Trump |
| Trent Franks of Arizona | Supported Trump |
| Tom Garrett Jr. of Virginia | Supported Trump |
| Paul Gosar of Arizona | Endorsed Trump in July 2016 |
| Morgan Griffith of Virginia | Supported Trump after he became the presumptive nominee |
| Andy Harris of Maryland | Supported Trump but has been critical |
| Jody Hice of Georgia | Silent about Trump during the primary, but campaigned for him in the general.[9] |
| Jim Jordan of Ohio | Enthusiastically supported Trump since May 2016 |
| Raúl Labrador of Idaho | Supported Trump but has criticized him |
| Alex Mooney of West Virginia | Supported Trump |
| Gary Palmer of Alabama | Supported Trump |
| Steve Pearce of New Mexico | Supported Trump but has criticized him |
| Scott Perry of Pennsylvania | Supported Trump |
| Ted Poe of Texas | Praised Trump, resigned in late March from the Freedom Caucus due to the group's opposition of the ObamaCare replacement bill[10] |
| Bill Posey of Florida | Supported Trump |
| Mark Sanford of South Carolina | Halfheartedly endorsed Trump[11] |
| David Schweikert of Arizona | Supported Ted Cruz, then Trump |
| Randy Weber of Texas | Endorsed Trump during the general[7] |
| Ted Yoho of Florida | Supported Trump |
Founding Republican Members
- Justin Amash (Michigan)
- Ron DeSantis (Florida)
- John Fleming (Louisiana)
- Scott Garrett (New Jersey) - defeated for reelection in 2016 after wavering with respect to Donald Trump in October
- Jim Jordan (Ohio) (Chairman)
- Raúl Labrador (Idaho)
- Mark Meadows (North Carolina)
- Mick Mulvaney (South Carolina)
- Matt Salmon (Arizona)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Analysis by Five Thirty Eight.
- ↑ Andrews, Natalie; Wise, Lindsay (November 8, 2019). House Freedom Caucus Emerges as Trump’s Main Defender. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ↑ realDonaldTrump (March 30, 2017). Retrieved on March 31, 2017.
- ↑ Collinson, Stephen. "The Russia/Flynn/Freedom Caucus vortex of questions and tension at the White House", CNN, April 1, 2017. Retrieved on April 1, 2017.
- ↑ http://wlos.com/news/connect-to-congress/connect-to-congress-rep-mark-meadows-05-11-2016
- ↑ http://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/index.ssf/2017/03/justin_amash_responds_to_trump.html
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.gilmermirror.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Patrick+Announces+Expanded+Trump+Texas+Team%20&id=27283168&instance=secondary_stories_left_column
- ↑ http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/07/21/bucks-appeal-we-must-support-donald-trump/
- ↑ http://accesswdun.com/article/2016/9/445965/10-georgia-congressional-members-on-leadership-team-for-trump
- ↑ King, Robert (March 26, 2017). Freedom Caucus member Ted Poe leaves group after healthcare bill debacle. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/opinion/i-support-you-donald-trump-now-release-your-tax-returns.html
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