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Aaron Blake, The Washington Post

President Donald Trumps executive order to ban entry to the United States to citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries has been roundly criticized by the international community and Democrats, who allege is amounts to a religious test even a thinly veiled Muslim ban. There have also been numerous implementation headaches, with two judges halting deportations of those denied entry.

And some Republicans are speaking out against Trump too albeit to varying degrees. Below, we break down who has gone on the record for, against, or somewhat in the middle on Trumps executive order.

This list is necessarily incomplete, but it will be updated as more lawmakers weigh in. If you see one weve missed, email aaron.blake@washpost.com.

Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa.: This is ridiculous. I guess I understand what his intention is, but unfortunately the order appears to have been rushed through without full consideration. You know, there are many, many nuances of immigration policy that can be life or death for many innocent, vulnerable people around the world.

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.: Its unacceptable when even legal permanent residents are being detained or turned away at airports and ports of entry.

Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich.: Like Pres. Obamas executive actions on immigration, Pres. Trumps executive order overreaches and undermines our constitutional system.

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb.: The order is too broad. If we send a signal to the Middle East that the U.S. sees all Muslims as jihadis, the terrorist recruiters win by telling kids that America is banning Muslims and that this is America versus one religion. Our generational fight against jihadism requires wisdom.

Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va.: The presidents Executive Order [goes] beyond the increased vetting actions that Congress has supported on a bipartisan basis and inexplicably applied to Green Card holders. This should be addressed and corrected expeditiously.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.: The presidents policy entirely misses the mark.

Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo.: While Ive supported heightened vetting procedures for those wanting to travel to our country, I have never, nor will I ever support a blanket travel ban for people solely based on ethnic or religious grounds.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine: The worldwide refugee ban set forth in the executive order is overly broad and implementing it will be immediately problematic.

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla.: I object to the suspension of visas from the seven named countries because we could have accomplished our objective of keeping our homeland safe by immediate implementation of more thorough screening procedures.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.: Our first role as the federal government is to protect our national security and I believe we need to work in Congress to reform and strengthen our visa vetting process. However, I oppose President Trumps rushed and overly broad Executive Order.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.: While I am supportive of strengthening our screening processes and securing our borders, a blanket travel ban goes too far. I also believe that lawful residents of the United States should be permitted to enter the country. I urge the Administration to take the appropriate steps to fix this overly broad executive order.

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Tex.: The ban is the ultimate display of mistrust and will erode allies willingness to fight with us.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.: Its going to be decided in the courts as to whether or not this has gone too far.

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah: I do have some technical questions about President Trumps Executive Order titled Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States. My staff and I will continue to reach out to the White House for clarification on these issues.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Edward R. Royce, R-Calif.: Pausing the intake of refugees from terror hot spots is the right call to keep America safe. I hope cases of individuals with visas traveling as this executive action went into effect including some who served alongside U.S. troops will be resolved quickly.

Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah: President Trump has described his recent order as a means [to] temporarily reduce investigative burdens on relevant agencies. In this spirit, I urge the new administration to move quickly to tailor its policy on visa issuance as narrowly as possible so that officials can protect our security needs while reducing unnecessary burdens on the vast majority of visa-seekers that present a promise-not a threat-to our nation.

Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla.: The United States is and has always been a generous nation when it comes to welcoming those who seek refuge and want to contribute. I expect that these executive orders are in fact temporary and that after the Administration strengthens the vetting process, we can continue our tradition of welcoming those who are persecuted in an orderly manner and without any kind of religious test.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.: The good news is its only got to do with a pause. The bad news is that obviously that this process and these conclusions were not vetted. Theres so much confusion out there.

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio: It is not a ban. However, I think it was not properly vetted. So, you have an extreme vetting proposal that didnt get the vetting it should have had. And as the result, in the implementation, weve seen some problems.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y.: I support the temporary entry restriction from certain nations until the administration, Congress and the American people know with confidence that any individual being granted admission does not pose a threat to our security. With all that being said, I will be closely monitoring the execution of this EO to make sure that any misapplication is corrected immediately.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla.: We should value freedom & not surrender security. We can protect the homeland while upholding #religiousfreedom & refuge for the persecuted.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.: I support a comprehensive look at our vetting process, and I believe its something every new administration would be expected to do. However, reports of green card holders and those who assisted us in the war on terror being denied or delayed entry is deeply concerning. Such detention is unacceptable and must be remedied immediately.

Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine: The congressman will not be voting on these Executive Orders. His policy in Congress has been to increase border security, end sanctuary cities and stop Syrian refugee admissions until national security agencies put in place effective processes to ensure that no suspected or potential terrorists are allowed to cross our borders.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.: It is clear from the confusion at our airports across the nation that President Trumps executive order was not properly vetted. We are particularly concerned by reports that this order went into effect with little to no consultation with the Departments of State, Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.

Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C.: The language of the order should not apply to legal permanent residents of the United States, and if it is being enforced in any other way, the administration should step in swiftly to clarify.

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo.: America has long needed to tighten the vetting process for those seeking to come here. However, a religious test or ban is against everything our country stands for. We need to remember that some of our best sources of information that keeps our nation and our troops safe comes from our Muslim friends and allies.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah: I think its surprising a lot of people that he is actually doing what he said he was going to do, but there are those of us that actually support that. People that have a green card supposedly already have been vetted, so there needs to be some further clarification.

Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Ohio: While I strongly encourage the Administration to examine more closely whether it is effectual and necessary to subject green card holders from these nations to this temporary order, I fully support our governments renewed commitment to keeping Americans of all faiths safe and free across our homeland.

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn.: This vetting proposal itself needed more vetting. More scrutiny of those traveling from war-torn countries to the United States is wise. But this broad and confusing order seems to ban legal, permanent residents with green cards, and might turn away Iraqis, for example, who were translators and helped save lives of Americans troops and who could be killed if they stay in Iraq. And while not explicitly a religious test, it comes close to one which is inconsistent with our American character.

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.: We all share a desire to protect the American people, but this executive order has been poorly implemented, especially with respect to green card holders. The administration should immediately make appropriate revisions, and it is my hope that following a thorough review and implementation of security enhancements that many of these programs will be improved and reinstated.

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis.: President Trump is right to make sure we are doing everything possible to know exactly who is entering our country.

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Tex.: With the stroke of a pen, he is doing more to shut down terrorist pathways into this country than the last Administration did in eight years.

Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa.: I commend President Trump for suspending the refugee program, and in particular for Syria and the six other countries, because they are unquestionably terrorist havens and hotspots.

Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C.: Im grateful that @realDonaldTrump is making the safety & security of the American people his top priority. His actions are very appropriate.

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.: Its very prudent to say, Lets be careful about who comes into our country to make sure that theyre not terrorists.

Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y.: President Trumps decision is in Americas best interest, and I support exploring safe zones in the region to protect innocent life.

Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va.: The primary duty of the federal government is to keep Americans safe. Today, President Trump has begun to fulfill this responsibility by taking a number of critical steps within his authority to strengthen national security and the integrity of our nations immigration system.

Rep. Dave Trott, R-Mich.: Until we can adequately vet these refugees and ensure the safety of all Americans, I support President Trumps executive order to stay refugees from these terror-prone countries.

Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash.: My first and most important job is protecting families in our region and the American people . . . We must be absolutely certain we have systems in place capable of thoroughly vetting anyone applying for refugee status on American soil.

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.: Its simply wrong to call the presidents executive order concerning immigration and refugees a religious test of any kind. I doubt many Arkansans or Americans more broadly object to taking a harder look at foreigners coming into our country from war-torn nations with known terror networks; I think theyre wondering why we dont do that already.

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.: He is doing what he told the American people he would do. I would not support a travel ban on Muslims; I do support increased vetting on people applying to travel from countries with extensive terrorist ties or activity. These seven countries meet that standard. Our top priority should be to keep Americans safe.

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala.: I appreciate President Trumps efforts to address these issues as he works to keep the American people safe. While there have been some issues with the orders implementation, I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to make sure their efforts to protect the American people succeed in a timely and effective manner.

Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va.: While I do not agree with some of the rhetoric, taking a pause, figuring out if we are properly vetting people, and making changes if necessary to continue our American principles is prudent and needed. The safety and protection of our citizens must remain our number one priority.

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla.: LONG OVERDUE: A freeze on Syrian refugees and a crackdown on sanctuary cities! Time to protect Americans.

Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla.: This is long overdue. We must ensure our country is safe from radical Islamic jihadists who want to kill Americans.

Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Tex.: I applaud President Trumps actions to vamp up the vetting of refugees attempting to enter our country.

Rep. Brian Babin, R-Tex.: Great news now lets get it into law!

Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio: I support President Trumps temporary, three month, precautionary action directed towards a handful of countries with a history of producing and exporting terrorists. These countries are either torn apart by violence, or under the control of hostile, jihadist governments.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash.: It is the federal governments responsibility to protect the American people, and the Trump administration is following through on that responsibility.

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis.

Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind.: The temporary suspension of the refugee program and admission of individuals from countries where terrorism poses an elevated threat will allow our national security officials to examine the vetting process and strengthen safeguards to prevent terrorists from entering our homeland. I hope the administration provides greater clarity in the coming days on its implementation of the order and its review of vetting procedures.

Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kan.: President Trump is ensuring that he is doing all he can to protect us from radical Islamic terror, and to secure channels of migration in the future. Though we would like to see a more specific definition worked through Congress, we understand the need for quick action, and we stand by him in this effort.

Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind.: This is a pause, not a ban, while we work to ensure the U.S. has effective vetting processes in place to protect Americans from terrorist threats. The details will of course matter, but its way past time for us to develop this capability, and President Trump is right to prioritize American safety until we get this done.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C.: At a time of grave security threats, President Trump is right to pause the flow of refugees from countries where terrorism is rampant until we can properly vet them and implement additional screening for individuals traveling to and from these countries.

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Tex.: Just as President Obama suspended the refugee program in 2011 for six months, the Trump Administration is working to protect national security by making adjustments in the refugee vetting process. It is critical that we address the threat of individuals who come to our country to create chaos and threaten our freedom.

Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Ind.: This is not a ban on Muslim refugees, as the order specifically targets a select few nations with known terrorist networks and is similar to an executive order signed by President Obama without controversy in 2011. The President and his administration must now focus on the execution of this order, ensuring that it is implemented effectively and fairly.

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Tex.: It is important that our commander in chief puts the safety of Americans first. Given concerns about the inadequate vetting of refugees and problems with our immigration system, this temporary pause is intended to ensure the safety of our citizens.

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.: In light of attempts by jihadist groups to infiltrate fighters into refugee flows to the West, along with Europes tragic experience coping with this problem, the Trump Administrations executive order on refugees is a common-sense security measure to prevent terror attacks on the homeland. While accommodations should be made for green card holders and those whove assisted the U.S. armed forces, this is a useful temporary measure on seven nations of concern until we can verify who is entering the United States.

Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa: The bottom line is they cant properly vet people coming from war-torn areas like Syria and Iraq. If we cant vet people properly, then we shouldnt be allowing them into our country. Im supportive of that.

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Tex.: We have heard of brief delays among constituents and are empathetic to any inconveniences while traveling.

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Tex.: President Trump is responsible for defending this country, and I think what weve seen in the last couple days with executive orders that hes passed, thats what hes doing.

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Tex.: I am convinced that resident Trump made this decision because he believes it will make us safer.

Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-N.C.: While we should be responsive to those who are persecuted for their faith or impacted by war, we need a thorough vetting of all refugees, consistent with the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act (H.R. 4038), which I co-sponsored and helped pass with strong bipartisan support in 2015. This bipartisan legislation required the FBI, CIA, and Homeland Security to be engaged in the refugee vetting process to prevent access by infiltrated terrorists.

SENATE

Alabama:Jeff Sessions, Richard Shelby

Alaska:Dan Sullivan,Lisa Murkowski

Arkansas:John Boozman

Georgia:David Perdue,Johnny Isakson

Idaho:Jim Risch,Mike Crapo

Indiana:Todd Young

Iowa: Joni Ernst,Chuck Grassley

Kansas:Pat Roberts,Jerry Moran

Kentucky:Rand Paul

Louisiana:Bill Cassidy,John Neely Kennedy

Mississippi:Roger Wicker,Thad Cochran

Montana:Steve Daines

Nebraska:Deb Fischer

Nevada:Dean Heller

North Carolina:Richard Burr

North Dakota:John Hoeven

Oklahoma:Jim Inhofe

Pennsylvania:Pat Toomey

South Carolina:Tim Scott

South Dakota:Mike Rounds, John Thune

Texas:Ted Cruz,John Cornyn

West Virginia:Shelley Moore Capito

Wisconsin:Ron Johnson

Wyoming:Mike Enzi

HOUSE

Alabama:Martha Roby,Mike Rogers,Robert Aderholt,Mo Brooks,Gary Palmer

Alaska:Don Young

Arizona:Martha McSally,Paul Gosar,Andy Biggs,David Schweikert,Trent Franks

Arkansas:Rick Crawford,French Hill,Steve Womack,Bruce Westerman

California:Doug LaMalfa,Tom McClintock,Paul Cook,Jeff Denham,David Valadao,Kevin McCarthy,Steve Knight,Ken Calvert,Mimi Walters,Dana Rohrabacher,Darrell Issa,Duncan Hunter

Colorado:Scott Tipton,Ken Buck,Doug Lamborn

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