Ron Paul: How He Voted

Ron Paul, a former U.S. Representative from Texas, served from 1976-1985 and 1997-2013, known for his libertarian stance advocating limited government and individual freedoms.
Top 5 most controversial bills:
Banning federal health coverage that includes abortion (May 2011): Restricted federal funding for abortion, debated for limiting women's reproductive choices.

Banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life (Oct 2003): Banned a specific late-term procedure, raising ethical and legal debates on abortion rights.

Building a fence along the Mexican border (Sep 2006): Authorized a border fence for security, controversial for cost and immigration policy implications.

Eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax") (Apr 2001): Removed estate tax, debated for favoring the wealthy and impacting economic inequality.

Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years (May 2001): Large-scale tax cuts, criticized for potential budget deficits and economic impacts.

These bills reflect the complexity of Ron Paul's legislative impact, aligning with his limited government views but sparking significant controversy.

Key Citations
OnTheIssues.org
Political positions of Ron Paul - Wikipedia
Ron Paul’s Abortion Problem | The New Yorker
Ron Paul on the Issues
Ron Paul - Wikipedia
Vote Smart | Facts For All
Health care and the Ron Paul redux | Health | Al Jazeera
Kurt Schrader on Abortion
Rand Paul - Wikipedia
Ron Paul delivers strongly anti-abortion speech - POLITICO
Statement by Ron Paul on Obamacare Birth Control Announcement | The American Presidency Project