Deborah Ross
Sourced recordU.S. House - NC District 02 · Congressional District 2
DEMOCRATNorth CarolinaOpenFEC
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Profile Snapshot
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Deborah Ross is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2021. Her district is based in Raleigh. A member of the Democratic Party, Ross served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013, representing the state's 38th and then 34th House district, including much of northern Raleigh and surrounding suburbs in Wake County. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - NC District 02
District
Congressional District 2
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Constitutional Government
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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
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and 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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Honesty
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Transparency
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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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Border Security
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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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Support for Law Enforcement
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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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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
37/38 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 37 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialDeborah Ross is a candidate for U.S. House - NC District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea 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 Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay 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 Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea 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 Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay 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 No 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 President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,291,722.62 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Op-Ed: It’s Time for Rep. Deborah Ross to Co-Sponsor “Block the Bombs” - INDY Week
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Deborah Ross Responds to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Deborah Ross, Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna Seek Answers on BOP Policy Change After Maxwell Transfer - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Deborah Ross, Jeff Hurd and Don Beyer Introduce Bill on AI Security Reporting - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Q&A: What Deborah Ross Saw Inside the ICE Processing Facility in Cary - INDY Week
- VerifiedNews coverage: Video: Rep. Deborah Ross says Trump’s anti-environment policies have hurt North Carolina - Cardinal & Pine
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Deborah Ross Votes for Passage of Historic Housing Package - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation for Presidential Capacity Commission - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: NC Congresswoman Deborah Ross to Kristi Noem 'You should resign or be impeached' (Video) - Raleigh News & Observer
- VerifiedNews coverage: NC’s Deborah Ross echoes Tillis calling for Noem’s resignation over Helene relief - Raleigh News & Observer
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross Issues Statement on Trump's State of the Union Address - Quiver Quantitative
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HRES 1410Sponsor
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-30Technology
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9481Sponsor
RETURN Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-25
2026-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9333Sponsor
AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-18
2026-06-25: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
HR 9253Sponsor
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-10National Security
2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9252Sponsor
POWER Moldova Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-10
2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8994Sponsor
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-21National Security
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8832Sponsor
Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-14National Security
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8627Sponsor
Petfax Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-30Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8589Sponsor
Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-29National Security
2026-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8430Sponsor
Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-22Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-22: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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
YeaSource
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
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
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
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
YeaSource
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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News They Are In
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Op-Ed: It’s Time for Rep. Deborah Ross to Co-Sponsor “Block the Bombs” - INDY Week
1.00INDY Week · 2026-07-07
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Press Release: Deborah Ross Responds to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-30
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Press Release: Deborah Ross, Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna Seek Answers on BOP Policy Change After Maxwell Transfer - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-25
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Press Release: Deborah Ross, Jeff Hurd and Don Beyer Introduce Bill on AI Security Reporting - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-23
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Q&A: What Deborah Ross Saw Inside the ICE Processing Facility in Cary - INDY Week
1.00INDY Week · 2026-06-16
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Video: Rep. Deborah Ross says Trump’s anti-environment policies have hurt North Carolina - Cardinal & Pine
0.82Cardinal & Pine · 2026-05-28
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Press Release: Deborah Ross Votes for Passage of Historic Housing Package - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-05-21
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Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation for Presidential Capacity Commission - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-14
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NC Congresswoman Deborah Ross to Kristi Noem 'You should resign or be impeached' (Video) - Raleigh News & Observer
0.82Raleigh News & Observer · 2026-03-04
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NC’s Deborah Ross echoes Tillis calling for Noem’s resignation over Helene relief - Raleigh News & Observer
0.82Raleigh News & Observer · 2026-03-04
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Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross Issues Statement on Trump's State of the Union Address - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-02-25
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