Lawmakers’ voting records, disagreements with Trump appointments

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a doctor and vocal supporter of vaccines, opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. However, after assurances from Vice President JD Vance that Kennedy would not undermine public confidence in vaccines, Vance ultimately voted in favor of the nomination. Cassidy, who is up for re-election, is among several GOP members navigating political pressures within their party.

Chuck Coughlin, CEO and President of HighGround LLC, and Karl Gentles, Partner at Gentles PR, joined Arizona Horizon to discuss the voting dynamics within the GOP and the broader implications of these confirmations. With lawmakers like Senator Todd Young (R-IN) facing decisions on key nominees and Arizona Senators Mark Kelly (D) and Ruben Gallego (D) aligning on certain Trump-backed policies, the conversation explored whether political figures are standing by their principles or capitulating to party leadership.