Republican

Rand Paul

U.S. senator

A senator known for civil-liberties, antiwar, spending restraint, monetary policy, and opposition to broad federal mandates.

Party: RepublicanJurisdiction: KentuckyService: 2011–present

Common Sense → Communist Rating

1/5 — Common Sense

The rating reflects one of the most consistently libertarian and limited-government records among nationally prominent Republicans.

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Historic Voting & Public Record

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Rand Paul: public record index

Primary-source starting point for public statements, policy proposals, organizational activity, and available legislative records.

Editorial note

Ratings are editorial assessments, not official labels. Records are curated for relevance and are not a complete roll-call history. Use the linked primary source to verify each item.