August Pfluger

Overview

August Pfluger represents Texas in the U.S. House as a Republican with a consistently conservative voting record. His ideology score of 0.633 places him to the right of many of his Republican colleagues, indicating he frequently takes more conservative positions on legislation. His voting patterns show strong support for defense-related measures, with 100% support in that category, reflecting priorities common among representatives from Texas districts with significant military or energy sector presence. On healthcare legislation, his voting record shows more selective support, voting in favor approximately 48% of the time, suggesting he evaluates healthcare bills on a case-by-case basis while maintaining conservative principles. Pfluger's votes on procedural matters, such as consistently opposing motions to order the previous question and resolutions advanced by the majority party, reflect standard minority party tactics during the period when Democrats controlled the House. His support for motions to recommit indicates engagement with the legislative process to propose alternative approaches to pending legislation.

Key Positions

• •Strong supporter of defense and military-related legislation
• •Fiscally conservative approach to budget matters
• •Selective opposition to Democratic-led healthcare initiatives
• •Consistent opposition to majority party procedural motions during Democratic House control
• •More conservative than average Republican House member