March 1, 2006—The National Journal released their 2005 rankings of members of Congress, and Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) tied with four others as the “Most Conservative” member in the House of Representatives.   Franks made the following statement regarding the rating:

“I have to say I do not vote with any rating system in mind, I just try my best to vote what I truly believe is best for this nation and for the people I represent.”

The National Journal has been releasing such ratings annually since 1981 and has set a standard of ideologically defining the two chambers of Congress.  The scores are based on roll call votes in the areas of economics, social issues, and foreign policy. 

To see all 2005 ratings from the National Journal, click here.

Trent Franks is the Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District of Arizona.  He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and Vice Chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee.