LCV 2023 National Environmental Scorecard

The League of Conservation Voters’ 2023 National Environmental Scorecard highlights how some of Ohio’s congressional leaders worked to protect our environment and democracy at the federal level, while others failed to do so.

The 2023 Scorecard shows the stark contrast between pro-environmental members of Congress and extremist lawmakers in Congress who cast dangerous votes catered to fossil fuel interests and the most extreme politicians in the Republican party. This was a dramatic change from 2022, when climate champions led both the House and Senate, passing the most significant climate and clean energy investments in American history.

This year, many in Ohio’s delegation led efforts to help local communities lower costs, protect the most vulnerable and tackle the climate crisis. Unfortunately, constant gridlock and chaos led to one of the least productive Congresses ever.

 The full delegation’s scores for 2023 are:

  • Senator Sherrod Brown (D) — 88%

  • Senator J.D. Vance (R) — 0%

  • Representative Greg Landsman (D) — 100%

  • Representative Brad Wenstrup (R) – 0%

  • Representative Joyce Beatty (D) — 100%

  • Representative Jim Jordan (R) – 0%

  • Representative Bob Latta (R) – 0%

  • Representative Bill Johnson (R) – 0%

  • Representative Max Miller (R) – 0%

  • Representative Warren Davidson (R) – 0%

  • Representative Marcy Kaptur (D) — 100%

  • Representative Mike Turner (R) – 8% 

  • Representative Shontel Brown (D) — 100%

  • Representative Troy Balderson (R) – 0%

  • Representative Emilia Sykes (D) — 100%

  • Representative Dave Joyce (R) – 8%

  • Representative Mike Carey (R) – 3%

LCV has published a National Environmental Scorecard every Congress since 1970. The Scorecard represents the consensus of experts from more than 20 respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which members of Congress should be scored. LCV scores votes on the most important issues of the year, including energy, climate change, environmental justice, public health, public lands and wildlife conservation, democracy, and spending for environmental programs. The votes included in the Scorecard presented members of Congress with a real choice and help distinguish which legislators are working for environmental protection. More information on individual votes and the Scorecard archive can be found at scorecard.lcv.org.