Lance Gooden
Rep · Republican · District 5 · TX
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
Lance Gooden's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Lance Gooden vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Lance Gooden broke from the Republican majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Lance Gooden's voting record?
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5) earned a 84% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Lance Gooden 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, Lance Gooden's lifetime ILA score averages 89%. Lance Gooden represents Texas's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How aligned is Lance Gooden with limited-government principles?
Lance Gooden earned a 84% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Lance Gooden cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Lance Gooden's ILA score?
Lance Gooden has a 84% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Lance Gooden's lifetime average is 89%.
Has Lance Gooden received recognition from ILA?
Lance Gooden was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.