Federal deficit and national debt
Whether the federal government spends more than it collects, how much it borrows to cover the gap, what the debt costs taxpayers now and later, and whether the Constitution or law should require balanced budgets.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans15 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt10Rein in the deficit and national debt9Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means8Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington6Require a balanced federal budget by constitutional amendment or law3Reduce the debt without cutting Social Security, Medicare or the safety net1
Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt
10 members“As a fiscal conservative who believes government spending is out-of-control, Jerry has consistently voted against wasteful spending in Congress and he supported the largest deficit reduction and spending cuts ever voted on by Congress.”View on their website ↗
“It’s past time to put a stop to out of control government spending that acts to drive up everyday costs for American families and our national debt.”View on their website ↗
“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”View on their website ↗
“Washington cannot spend and borrow its way to prosperity. Charlie will fight inflationary federal spending, unnecessary regulations, and policies that raise the cost of energy and doing business.”View on their website ↗
“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”View on their website ↗
“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”View on their website ↗
“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”View on their website ↗
“End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt”View on their website ↗
“Every family and business in Southwest Florida lives within its means. Washington should too. I'll vote to cut waste and balance the budget.”View on their website ↗
“Central Florida families cannot spend without limits, ignore the bill, and leave the balance to their children. Congress should not be allowed to do it either. Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.”View on their website ↗
“Washington has been writing blank checks for far too long — fueling inflation and saddling future generations with debt. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will put an end to it.”View on their website ↗
“Cutting Runaway Spending and Making Washington Live Within Its Means”View on their website ↗
“As our federal debt climbs higher and higher it’s never been more important for our children we address the root cause of the issue: wasteful government spending.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Jace Yarbrough will take a buzzsaw to federal spending and oppose any effort to increase taxes, which only go to feed the governments spending addiction. If hardworking families have to live within their means, so should the federal government.”View on their website ↗
Rein in the deficit and national debt
9 members“Andy was driven by a cause – to restore the American Dream, save America from bankruptcy, and keep the American people safe with peace through strength.”View on their website ↗
“As a fiscal conservative who believes government spending is out-of-control, Jerry has consistently voted against wasteful spending in Congress and he supported the largest deficit reduction and spending cuts ever voted on by Congress.”View on their website ↗
“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”View on their website ↗
“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”View on their website ↗
“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”View on their website ↗
“Over my career in Congress, I have cosponsored balanced budget amendments, authored federal budgets that tackle run-away deficit spending, and recently voted for H.J. Res. 139, which would amend the Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.”View on their website ↗
“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”View on their website ↗
“End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt”View on their website ↗
“Central Florida families cannot spend without limits, ignore the bill, and leave the balance to their children. Congress should not be allowed to do it either. Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.”View on their website ↗
“Washington has been writing blank checks for far too long — fueling inflation and saddling future generations with debt. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will put an end to it.”View on their website ↗
“As our federal debt climbs higher and higher it’s never been more important for our children we address the root cause of the issue: wasteful government spending.”View on their website ↗
Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means
8 members“As a small-businessman, Jerry Carl believes Washington needs to live within its means, just like families and small-businesses do every day. That’s why he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution and believes Members of Congress should go without pay until they balance the budget.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny believes in economic freedom, American workers, freedom from government overreach, and ensuring the federal government lives within its means. Johnny knows that the key to real economic growth is through small government conservative policies that he has championed in the Tennessee House.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny believes that if Tennessee families and the State have to balance their budget, the federal government should too.”View on their website ↗
“Families and businesses have to live within budgets, and Charlie believes the federal government should do the same.”View on their website ↗
“Support a Balanced Budget”View on their website ↗
“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”View on their website ↗
“Every family and business in Southwest Florida lives within its means. Washington should too. I'll vote to cut waste and balance the budget.”View on their website ↗
“Central Florida families cannot spend without limits, ignore the bill, and leave the balance to their children. Congress should not be allowed to do it either. Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.”View on their website ↗
“Cutting Runaway Spending and Making Washington Live Within Its Means”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Jace Yarbrough will take a buzzsaw to federal spending and oppose any effort to increase taxes, which only go to feed the governments spending addiction. If hardworking families have to live within their means, so should the federal government.”View on their website ↗
Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington
6 members“Restore Fiscal Sanity & Bring Down Inflation”View on their website ↗
“RESTORE FISCAL SANITY”View on their website ↗
“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”View on their website ↗
“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”View on their website ↗
“America is approaching $40 trillion in national debt. That should concern every citizen regardless of political party. Washington has spent decades spending money it does not have while passing the consequences to future generations. Fiscal responsibility is not a campaign slogan. It is an obligation. We need leaders willing to make difficult decisions and restore accountability to the federal government.”View on their website ↗
“Trever supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, secure borders, and the protection of constitutional freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms.”View on their website ↗
“Restore fiscal discipline”View on their website ↗
Require a balanced federal budget by constitutional amendment or law
3 members“As a small-businessman, Jerry Carl believes Washington needs to live within its means, just like families and small-businesses do every day. That’s why he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution and believes Members of Congress should go without pay until they balance the budget.”View on their website ↗
“I cosponsored H.J.Res.22, which would amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget.”View on their website ↗
“I am Oklahoma proud – if a balanced budget is good for the Oklahoma Constitution, it is necessary for the U.S. Constitution.”View on their website ↗
“Over my career in Congress, I have cosponsored balanced budget amendments, authored federal budgets that tackle run-away deficit spending, and recently voted for H.J. Res. 139, which would amend the Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.”View on their website ↗
“Central Florida families cannot spend without limits, ignore the bill, and leave the balance to their children. Congress should not be allowed to do it either. Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.”View on their website ↗
Reduce the debt without cutting Social Security, Medicare or the safety net
1 member“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”View on their website ↗
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