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Common Ground Scorecard for Bill Cassidy

U.S. Senate

Bill Cassidy (LA - R)

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Bill Cassidy practiced medicine for more than two decades in Baton Rouge before entering Congress, where he’s brought his background to bear to become a key figure in debates over health care. Cassidy attracted attention for other matters including his work on a bipartisan infrastructure package and his surprising vote to convict President Trump for his role in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Cassidy collaborated with Democratic senators on issues like coastal restoration and mental health policy.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Bill Cassidy)

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Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
  • Joint Economic Committee
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Senate Committee on Finance

Common Ground Score is

67
Well Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
17
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Common Ground Score History for Bill Cassidy

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 25% for Official Performance. Official Performance score decreased 11 points based on 2021 performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Public conversation with Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan on bipartisan efforts to end surprise medical bills, hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Joined Democratic Senator Michael Bennet for a conversation on Fox News Special Report with Bret Baier's Common Ground segment as well as on Bret Baier's Common Ground podcast. Member of the Senate Common Sense Coalition.

Communications Commentary

"We can come together, negotiate, find common ground, and pass real solutions. It will be hard and slow. It won't garner media headlines or provide fundraising bait, but it is better for our country."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Won Legislative Action Award from Bipartisan Policy Center.

What are the score ranges?

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

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

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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