Cliff Bentz
Sourced recordU.S. House - OR District 02 · Congressional District 2
REPUBLICANOregonOpenFEC
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Cliff Stewart Bentz is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He previously served in the Oregon Senate from 2018 to 2020 and in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2008 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - OR District 02
District
Congressional District 2
Party
REPUBLICAN
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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Tax Policy
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialCliff Bentz is a candidate for U.S. House - OR District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,452,634.25 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Cliff Bentz Details Allocation of $197 Million Federal Investment for Oregon Rural Healthcare - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Cliff Bentz explains why he isn't doing in-person town halls - Central Oregon Daily
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win - KTVZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Democratic lawmaker will face Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District | Elections - Central Oregon Daily
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Democratic Oregon lawmaker Chris Beck will face Rep. Cliff Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District - Herald and News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Democratic Oregon lawmaker will face Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District - Oregon Capital Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cliff Bentz wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District - KVUE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Letter: We need to replace Rep. Cliff Bentz in Congress - East Oregonian
- VerifiedNews coverage: Six rural Oregon Democrats compete to oust U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz - Oregon Capital Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: 6 Democrats compete to unseat Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9337Sponsor
Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-18Fiscal Responsibility
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8958Sponsor
To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-21
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HAMDT 181Sponsor
HAMDT 181
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-29
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Bentz amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3303-3304)
HR 8259Sponsor
Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-14
2026-04-29: Subcommittee Hearings Held
HR 8132Sponsor
Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-27Technology
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 7862Sponsor
National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-09National Security
2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 7603Sponsor
O&C Renewal Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-20
2026-02-20: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 6777Sponsor
Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-17
2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 6290Sponsor
Safe Social Media Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-25National Security
2025-12-11: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HR 5171Sponsor
Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-08
2025-09-08: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Voting Record Feed
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
NaySource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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Press Release: Congressman Cliff Bentz Details Allocation of $197 Million Federal Investment for Oregon Rural Healthcare - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-08
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Rep. Cliff Bentz explains why he isn't doing in-person town halls - Central Oregon Daily
0.82Central Oregon Daily · 2026-05-26
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Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win - KTVZ
0.82KTVZ · 2026-05-21
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Former Democratic lawmaker will face Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District | Elections - Central Oregon Daily
0.74Central Oregon Daily · 2026-05-20
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Former Democratic Oregon lawmaker Chris Beck will face Rep. Cliff Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District - Herald and News
0.82Herald and News · 2026-05-20
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Former Democratic Oregon lawmaker will face Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District - Oregon Capital Chronicle
0.74Oregon Capital Chronicle · 2026-05-19
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Cliff Bentz wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District - KVUE
0.82KVUE · 2026-05-19
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Letter: We need to replace Rep. Cliff Bentz in Congress - East Oregonian
0.82East Oregonian · 2026-04-27
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Six rural Oregon Democrats compete to oust U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz - Oregon Capital Chronicle
0.82Oregon Capital Chronicle · 2026-04-27
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6 Democrats compete to unseat Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
0.74Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · 2026-04-20
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