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'''Michael K. Braun''' is a businessman and a U.S. senator from Indiana. | '''Michael K. Braun''' is a businessman and a U.S. senator from Indiana. | ||
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| + | ==Indiana House of Representatives== | ||
| + | While in the Indiana House of Representatives, Braun has voted in favor of [[school vouchers]],<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/21324/55884/148564/amends-school-voucher-program#55884 SB 334 - Amends School Voucher Program - Indiana Key Vote]</ref> against [[Medicaid]] expansion,<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/21419/56201/148564/expands-medicaid#56201 SB 165 - Expands Medicaid - Indiana Key Vote]</ref> and in favor of further regulations on [[abortion clinics]].<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/21216/55577/148564/amends-abortion-regulations#55577 HB 1337 - Amends Abortion Regulations - Indiana Key Vote]</ref> | ||
==U.S. Senate== | ==U.S. Senate== | ||
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==Political views== | ==Political views== | ||
| − | Braun, a conservative, opposes [[abortion]], supports [[gun rights]], and supports the construction of a [[border wall]].<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Mike_Braun.htm Mike Braun on the Issues]</ref> | + | Braun, a [[conservative]], opposes [[abortion]], supports [[gun rights]], and supports the construction of a [[border wall]].<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Mike_Braun.htm Mike Braun on the Issues]</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.braun.senate.gov/ Home | Senator Mike Braun] | ||
[[Category:United States Senate]] | [[Category:United States Senate]] | ||
Revision as of 20:18, February 3, 2020
| Mike Braun | |
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| U.S. Senator from Indiana From: January 3, 2019 – present | |
| Predecessor | Joe Donnelly |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Indiana House of Representatives, 63rd district From: November 5, 2014 – November 1, 2017 | |
| Predecessor | Mark Messmer |
| Successor | Shane Lindauer |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maureen Braun |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Michael K. Braun is a businessman and a U.S. senator from Indiana.
Indiana House of Representatives
While in the Indiana House of Representatives, Braun has voted in favor of school vouchers,[1] against Medicaid expansion,[2] and in favor of further regulations on abortion clinics.[3]
U.S. Senate
Braun was elected to the Senate in 2018, defeating then-incumbent Joe Donnelly and flipping a blue seat.[4]
Opposition to impeachment coup
Braun, a strong defender of Donald Trump against the House impeachment coup, has questioned Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren of ever possibly being "fair jurors".[5] He has also strongly stated the urge to get the coup "over with".[6]
Political views
Braun, a conservative, opposes abortion, supports gun rights, and supports the construction of a border wall.[7]
References
- ↑ SB 334 - Amends School Voucher Program - Indiana Key Vote
- ↑ SB 165 - Expands Medicaid - Indiana Key Vote
- ↑ HB 1337 - Amends Abortion Regulations - Indiana Key Vote
- ↑ Indiana Senate Election Results 2018
- ↑ Sen. Mike Braun: Trump impeachment trial -- How can these five senators possibly be 'impartial' jurors?
- ↑ Sen. Mike Braun: Need to Get Impeachment Trial ‘On and Over With’
- ↑ Mike Braun on the Issues