Mike Bost
Rep · Republican · District 12 · IL
Where they stand
Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Mike Bost's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Mike Bost vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Mike Bost broke from the Republican majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Mike Bost's voting record?
Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12) earned a 80% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Mike Bost was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Mike Bost's lifetime ILA score averages 78%. Mike Bost represents Illinois's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is Mike Bost with limited-government principles?
Mike Bost earned a 80% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Mike Bost cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Mike Bost's ILA score?
Mike Bost has a 80% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Mike Bost's lifetime average is 78%.
Has Mike Bost received recognition from ILA?
Mike Bost was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.