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Common Ground Scorecard for Michael Burgess

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U.S. House

Michael Burgess (TX-26 - R)

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Michael Burgess spent three decades as a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist before his first foray into politics. His congressional record, unsurprisingly, has focused heavily on health care and abortion issues, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic colleagues relied on his medical expertise. The son and grandson of doctors, Burgess earned his own medical degree from the University of Texas campus in Houston.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Michael Burgess)

Learn what Michael Burgess says about finding common ground

Not up for Reelection: Retiring

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Budget
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • House Committee on Rules

Common Ground Score is

44
*Common Ground Maverick*
Somewhat Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
14
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 11 points based on 2023 performance. Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had two public conversations with Democratic colleagues hosted by A Starting Point.

Communications Commentary

"Let's talk about the areas where there perhaps can be some common ground."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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